The Smurfs

The Smurfs (1976-1989)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Fantasy

The Smurfs is a comic and television franchise centered on a group of small blue fictional creatures called Smurfs, created and first introduced as a series of comic strips by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo (pen name of Pierre Culliford) on October 23, 1958. The original term and the accompanying language came during a meal Peyo was having with his colleague and friend André Franquin at the Belgian Coast. Having momentarily forgotten the word "salt", Peyo asked him (in French) to pass the schtroumpf. Franquin jokingly replied: "Here's the Schtroumpf — when you are done schtroumpfing, schtroumpf it back..." and the two spent the rest of that weekend speaking in "schtroumpf language". The name was later translated into Dutch as Smurf, which was adopted in English.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E39Hearts 'N' Smurfsdéc. 2, 1989
S09E38The Golden Rhinodéc. 2, 1989
S09E37Brainy's Beastly Boo-Boodéc. 2, 1989
S09E36Wild Goes Cuckoodéc. 2, 1989
S09E35The Smurfs of the Round Tablenov. 18, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Smurfs premiere?

The Smurfs premiered on September 12, 1981.

Who created The Smurfs?

The Smurfs were created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo.

What is the name of the Smurf village?

The Smurfs live in the village of Smurfdom.

What color is Papa Smurf's hat?

Papa Smurf's hat is red.

How many Smurfs are there in total?

There are over 100 Smurfs in total.

What is the name of the character who invented the Smurf language?

The inventor of the Smurf language is named Grandpa Smurf.

Who is the only female Smurf in the village?

The only female Smurf in the village is Smurfette.

What is the name of the game that the Smurfs play during their leisure time?

The game that the Smurfs play during their leisure time is called smurfball.

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Also known as

  • Štrumpfovi (Croatia)
  • Τα Στρουμφάκια (Greece)
  • Ștrumpfii (Romania)

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