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Animated series · NBC

The Smurfs

1981–19899 seasons256 episodes22 min

The Smurfs is an American animated series that premiered on NBC in 1981 and ran until 1989. 9 seasons and 256 episodes. Created by Peyo.

NBC logoOriginal networkNBCbroadcast network · 1331 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 1981–1989: 9 years

Key facts

Network
NBC
Format
Animated series
Premiere
September 12, 1981
Finale
December 2, 1989
Years on air
9
Seasons
9
Episodes
256
Running time
22 minutes
Language
English
Production
Hanna-Barbera
Based on
The Smurfs

Credits

Created byPeyo
Executive producersFreddy MonnickendamWilliam HannaJoseph Barbera
ProducersBob HathcockGerard BaldwinIwao Takamoto