The Smurfs Season 1

Right now you can watch The Smurfs Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 578 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Don Messick's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

The Smurfs Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Smurfs Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of The Smurfs includes 39 episodes. It aired from September 1981 to December 1981. This season stars Don Messick, Lucille Bliss and Frank Welker. Don Messick and Lucille Bliss lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1981. What keeps The Smurfs Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Smurfs Season 1. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Don Messick sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.