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Bit City is a sketch-variety series on the Smosh main channel that premiered on August 23, 2024. Created during Smosh's independent era, the show is produced and directed by Erin Dougal and serves as a flagship series designed to showcase the entire Smosh Family ensemble in a centralized, recurring format. Blending the sensibilities of late-night talk shows, classic sketch formats, and improv, Bit City serves as a platform for recurring characters, comedic segments, and experimental new formats.
Description[]
Bit City is a hybrid sketch and variety show created by the Smosh team as a way to feature the entire cast on the main channel following Anthony Padilla's return to the company in 2023.
The series blends traditional sketch comedy with the structure of late-night television. Season 1 featured a variety of comedic segments including recurring bits like Reunions, Couples Therapy, Hot Goss, and Chanse Jumps A Car, with an emphasis on both scripted and improvised material. It was co-hosted by Angela Giarratana and Chanse McCrary, though Chanse’s presence shifted in Season 2 to focus more on performing in sketches rather than hosting.
While Season 1 drew inspiration from Saturday Night Live and late-night talk shows, Season 2 leaned more heavily into an ensemble-based structure and tone. Many Season 2 sketches were written by cast member Tommy Bowe, contributing to a more chaotic and character-driven tone.
Each episode is structured around specific themes and is accompanied by members-only behind-the-scenes content and cut scenes available to Smoshtastic-tier subscribers on YouTube.
History[]
Bit City was first alluded to on June 20, 2024, during a major announcement video on the Smosh main channel. The date marked the one-year anniversary of Smosh's return to independent ownership under Ian and Anthony. In the video, Ian and Anthony teased the development of a major new project—at the time unnamed—that would reshape the structure and output of the main channel. The announcement signaled a creative shift, one that aimed to more equitably show the full ensemble of Smosh performers.
In the wake of Anthony’s return to Smosh in 2023, he and Ian had resumed their signature two-person sketches, a nostalgic return to form for long-time fans. However, this also created a noticeable divide between the original duo and the broader cast that had kept the channel alive during Anthony’s absence. As the sketches increasingly focused on Ian and Anthony, Bit City emerged as a solution—a new show designed to feature the entire ensemble in a format that felt distinct yet cohesive with the brand's comedic roots.
The concept for the show was initially pitched by Shayne Topp. Angela later suggested the title Bit City. The show draws inspiration from the structure of late-night television, Saturday Night Live, and Smosh: The Sitcom Live.
To prepare for Bit City’s launch, the Smosh main channel went on a two-month hiatus beginning in late June 2024. During this break, no new public uploads were posted to the main feed. Instead, three exclusive members-only videos were released, each featuring various Smosh Family members and serving as a quiet prelude to the more ensemble-focused content to come.
On August 16, 2024, Smosh officially revealed the project in a trailer directed by Courtney Miller. This promotional rollout also included a rebranding of the main channel’s avatar and banner to reflect the aesthetics and tone of Bit City. The following Monday, an episode of Smosh Mouth titled "Introducing Your New Hosts" aired, featuring Amanda Lehan-Canto, Angela, and Chanse discussing the new show and teasing what audiences could expect. Then, on August 22, just one day before the premiere, a live Q&A stream featuring Ian, Courtney, Shayne, Tommy, and Anthony was aired on the main channel to build excitement and engage directly with fans.
Bit City officially premiered on August 23, 2024. Its first season consisted of 10 episodes, concluding on December 27 of the same year. Each episode featured a mix of recurring and new comedic formats, while also including behind-the-scenes content and cut scenes for Smoshtastic-tier channel members. Angela Giarratana and Chanse McCrary co-hosted Season 1, though Chanse’s role shifted in Season 2 to focus more heavily on appearing in sketches rather than co-hosting.
Season 2 of Bit City was originally scheduled to debut on January 31, 2025, but was delayed by a week due to the Southern California wildfires that heavily impacted the Los Angeles area. It premiered on February 7, 2025, with a slightly retooled tone and structure. To build hype for the upcoming season, Amanda, Angela, and Tommy participated in a live stream on January 24, 2025.
Segments[]
- Chanse Jumps A Car: Featured at the end of every episode of season 1, Chanse attempts to jump over a car, often not succeeding.
- Couples Therapy: A member of the Smosh Family hosts a couple who wishes to work their relationship out. It is a revival of the spinoff of the Smosh series, Interviewing Exes.
- Hot Goss: Tommy gives the latest gossip on various celebrities and hosts an interview with a guest.
- Reunions: A member of the Smosh Family hosts a reunion of different characters, usually centered on a theme. It is a revival of the former Smosh series of the same name.
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
| # | Thumb | Name | Length | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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"Pop Girls Days Are NUMBERED" | 36:02 | August 23, 2024 |
| 2 | 
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"2024 YouTube Sucks" | 40:58 | September 6, 2024 |
| 3 | 
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"Situationships Are Healthy, Actually" | 40:36 | September 20, 2024 |
| 4 | 
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"Do Nepo Babies Deserve Success?" | 37:16 | October 4, 2024 |
| 5 | 
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"Straight Guys Are Back" | 43:51 | October 18, 2024 |
| 6 | 
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"Age Doesn't Matter" | 41:55 | November 1, 2024 |
| 7 | 
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"Wicked Will Flop" | 37:49 | November 15, 2024 |
| 8 | 
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"Gamers Don't Get Laid" | 57:16 | November 29, 2024 |
| 9 | 
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"True Crime Lovers, Shut Up" | 48:10 | December 13, 2024 |
| 10 | 
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"Bit City Is Canceled" | 45:52 | December 27, 2024 |
Season 2[]
| # | Thumb | Name | Length | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 
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"Are These The End Times?" | 44:04 | February 7, 2025 |
| 12 | 
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"Parasocial Relationships Are Ruining Our Lives" | 44:54 | February 21, 2025 |
| 13 | 
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"The Women's Episode" | 43:23 | March 7, 2025 |
| 14 | 
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"Disney Adults Are Weird" | 39:27 | March 21, 2025 |
| 15 | 
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"Reality TV Shows Are TRASH" | 36:03 | April 4, 2025 |
| 16 | 
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"These Cartoons Should NOT Exist" | 46:42 | April 18, 2025 |
| 17 | 
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"Fast Food Is Killing Us" | 41:30 | May 2, 2025 |
| 18 | 
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"Are We Crashing Out?" | 46:06 | May 16, 2025 |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Its main set was previously used for Flashback with Smosh and Let's Do This!.
- The mascot of Bit City is a "cunty shrimp", which can be found around the main set.
- In season 1, Angela's desk calendar reads "9/11/2011". This is a reference to Angela falsely assuming in "Do Men Know Real Anatomy?" that the September 11 attacks took place in 2011 instead of 2001.
- In episode 5, "Straight Guys Are Back", there is a callback to the running bit "Please put Arasha in a Marvel movie, please!" This joke comes from the final episode of Let's Do This!
- Bit City has had many guests; MacDoesIt, Vic Michaelis, Brett Miller, Jiavani, Brandon Rogers, Ted Nivision, Scarlett Bobo, Miles Bonsignore, Jeremy Culhane, and Angela's brother John.
- A full list of cast appearances can be found HERE.