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South Park first appeared on our screens 25 years ago and hasn't stopped pissing people off ever since.
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Watching it grow over the years has been a wonderful thing, from the childish fart jokes and crudely drawn amination of the first series to the fantastically sly satire and still crudely drawn animation of more recent times. The show's longevity and quality control is virtually unmatched, and it's even more impressive that every episode of the show comes from the minds of just two men, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who managed to spark so much outrage and controversy through it's just some caricatures of school kids cut out of paper.
So far there have been 317 episodes of the show. Most of them are great, but these are the top ten in our opinion.
Mecha Streisand (Season 1 Episode 12)
If you go back to the first seasons ofpark onNow it's fun to see how picturesque they look today. It's hard to understand the pain the show's creators felt at a time when most shows were pretty much in their teens. Still, there is a real charm in these early seasons, and the most beautiful moment of these days ismecha streisand.
The story of the mysterious triangle of Zinthar that emerges in South Park and leads to an epic battle between a robotic Barbra Streisand, actor Sidney Poitier andThe cureit's Robert Smith, who naturally transforms into a giant moth creature to claim victory. It's not just a hilarious parody of Japanese monster movies; It was the first time the show had lashed out at celebrities. As such, it still stands alongside the evolved episodes today.
Chef Aid (Season 2, Episode 14)
Another early episode, and another packed to the rafters with musical guest appearances. When Chef (voiced by soul icon Isaac Hayes) finds out that Alanis Morissette's latest hit,smelly Brits,it was a song he wrote years ago, a lawsuit ensues in which Chef loses and is forced to pay the record company $2 million in damages. Many of his friends from his time in the music world show up in South Park to perform at Chef Aid and help raise funds.
An episode remembered in large part thanks to the contributions of Joe Strummer, Meat Loaf, Elton John, Ween, Primus, Rancid, Rick James and others.Ozzy Osbourne(who, of course, bites off Kenny's head). But it's really on this list because of the brilliant parody of lawyer Johnny Cochran and his defense of Chewbacca and thanks to the Chef Aid album that inspired it, which includes many of the songs listed here and other great tracks from System of a Down, Perry Farrell , contains and Master P.
Scott Tenorman Must Die (Season 5, Episode 4
Considered by many to be the best single episode ofpark on,Scott Ternorman must dieit's a landmark piece of Parker's disgusting writing and storytelling that set a benchmark for the future of the series. Essentially the story of Cartman, who desperately seeks revenge on ninth grader Scott Tenorman after selling him pubic hair.
The show ties everything together from a guest appearancespoke headto a sausage-eating pony in pursuit of Cartman, but it's the payoff at the end (which we don't want to spoil) that's so hilariously wacky you might never have seen it coming. A perfectly tight, tight, simple script and a true evolution of Cartman's character, this fully deserves its legendary status.
All About Mormons (Season 7, Episode 12)
Parker and Stone talked about their experiences growing up in Colorado with its large Mormon community, some of which inspired this episode. They also wrote the hit musical The Book of Mormon, the reviews for which are anything but flattering.
Here, the story of an overly friendly Mormon family moving to town, with the too-perfect Gary befriending Stan and leading to accusations of religious brainwashing, raises all sorts of questions about the legitimacy of the Mormon faith, but also ends with the authors. themselves holding hands against their own prejudices.
It is a fantastically nuanced text that shows whatpark onit works in the best way; skewering literally everyone while demonstrating the inherent hypocrisy of such critical attitudes. And in case you're missing all of this, the song "dum-dum-dum-dum-dum" describing Mormon beliefs is enough to justify its place here.
The Passion of the Jew (Season 8, Episode 3)
On the surface, the show discusses the extreme reactions to the 2004 film.die passion of christ, but in reality this is a prophetic look into the future.park onshe has mocked many celebrities over the years for their various bizarre behaviors, but they never predicted how a celebrity would be viewed as closely as her.die passion of christDirector Mel Gibson.
Since all the kids watched the movie, Kyle feels guilty about the way his Jewish ancestors treated Jesus, Cartman sees it as justification for his anti-Semitic views, while Stan and Kenny travel to meet Gibson. to save her. Recover money after finding the Exploitative Shit Movie.
Gibson's portrayal as a naked, screaming, shitting jerk makes everyone realize that maybe we shouldn't take him too seriously. And that actually happened some time before the actor went out of his way to tarnish his reputation with some drunken misogynistic and anti-Semitic rants. The writers are not only funny but seem to be good judges of characters.
Make Love Not Warcraft (Season 10, Episode 6)
Parodying online gaming culture, the boys are obsessed with taking down the mightiest.world of warcraftplayers on the platform. Since the game's developers, Blizzard, actually provided some of the animations for the WOW sequences, this provided an essential touch to give the whole thing an authentic feel.
While Parker and Stone clearly scoff at the stereotype of the typical online gamer, they're a little less biting here than usual, possibly due to their relationship with Blizzard that lasted long after the show.
The result is an episode that is still hilarious but actually encourages a lot of people to get involved in the game. It also gave us the now instantly recognizable lifeless online PC gamer meme, which is still used today to bring many online trolls back down to earth. So, round of applause for these guys.
With apologies to Jesse Jackson (season 11, episode 1)
It's unclear exactly when Stan's father, Randy Marsh, became a central figure inpark on, but his evolution into a mindless, irrational drunk with a more prominent role on the show has certainly led to some of the most outrageous moments in its history.
In this highly controversial episode, Randy unknowingly utters a racial slur on live television, causing all kinds of chaos; He kisses the ass of veteran black political activist and pastor Jesse Jackson, he is attacked by some anti-racist rednecks and Cartman wrestles topless with a small person while he is disturbed.Struck by diseaseplays in the background.
While it's as wild as any part of the show, there's a considered point at the heart of the story as the writers reflect on the nature of word contextualization, white guilt, and language policing.
The Imaginationland Trilogy (Season 11, Episode 10, 11 and 12)
With the success of Parker and Stone's forays into movies about Cannibal! From the musical to the legendary Team America: World Police, it seems a shame we haven't seen more full outings from the pair.
The closest we've gotten to the incredible The Imaginationland trilogy since. This three-part play ran for an hour in total and saw the boys transported to Imaginationland, where endless pop culture references to the aftermath of a terrorist attack and the government trying to stop America's imagination were brilliantly displayed.
There were also welcome returns from Al Gore, Mel Gibson, and the Woodland Critters from the Season 8 Christmas special. Despite some brutal imagery and a subplot in which Cartman demands Kyle suck his balls, this is actually a story. surprisingly sweet, with Parker and Stone creating a rather moving tribute to the pop culture that inspired them.
Medicated Fried Chicken (Season 14, Episode 3)
A perfect storm of shockingly rude humor, satirical commentary, and pop culture parody.medicinal fried chickenmanages to tick every box of what makes it greatpark onConsequence.
Inspired by the legalization of medical marijuana and the start of regulatory filings, the show compares the situation to discussing possible junk food restrictions in certain parts of the United States. When a KFC is banned and replaced with a medical marijuana store, Randy intentionally gives himself testicular cancer, allowing us to see him jumping into the store with his huge testicles, and Cartman entering the black market to sell KFC at these scenes are replicated directlyScarface. Again, the ridiculous nature of the situation is brilliantly presented in the most hilarious OTT way.
200 and 201 (Season 14, Episode 5 and 6)
You may not have watched any of these episodes in their entirety unedited, if anything, thanks to the blanket ban on the shows in most regions, but 200 and 201 deserve a spot on this list for arguably being the set piece. most challenging and controversial television show in history.
To celebrate the milestone of their 200th show, Parker and Stone go all out; brings back nearly every character in the show's history, doubling down on its most controversial moments and weaving it all together into a thought-provoking, if ultimately somewhat depressing statement.
The plot revolves around Tom Cruise and various other celebrities demanding that the residents of the city hand over the Prophet Muhammad to them. It's a bellicose refusal to bow to fear, with Kyle's fantastically scathing final monologue on the power of violence being one of the show's many censored elements.
Stone and Parker were furious at Comedy Central's refusal to run it in its entirety, though threats from radical Muslim groups and the increased security that was subsequently required at their headquarters suggest that caution was warranted. Television is rarely so brave and resilient.
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Top 10 South Park Episodes of All Time? ›
"Scott Tenorman Must Die" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the American animated television series South Park, and the 69th episode of the series overall. It first aired on Comedy Central in the United States on July 11, 2001.
What is the best South Park episode of all time? ›- 1 "Scott Tenorman Must Die"
- 2 "Make Love, Not Warcraft" ...
- 3 "The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers" ...
- 4 "AWESOM-O" ...
- 5 "Good Times With Weapons" ...
- 6 "Woodland Critter Christmas" ...
- 7 "Casa Bonita" ...
- 8 "Trapped in the Closet" ...
"Scott Tenorman Must Die" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the American animated television series South Park, and the 69th episode of the series overall. It first aired on Comedy Central in the United States on July 11, 2001.
What is the funniest South Park season? ›Season 14 of "South Park" may offer the most laughs of any season. Each one of its 14 episodes is outrageous, ridiculous, and very, very funny.
What is the most censored South Park episode? ›There are five South Park episodes banned in total, but season 14 episodes "200" and "201" are especially infamous because they sparked an enormous outcry from Middle-Eastern terrorism groups over the South Park Muhammad image.
Why was episode 200 of South Park banned? ›An image of the Muslim prophet Muhammad was shown in the 2001 episode "Super Best Friends", but was later banned from the 2006 episode "Cartoon Wars" due to controversies regarding Muhammad cartoons in European newspapers. This contradiction is mocked in "200".
What South Park episode was banned? ›The depiction of Buddha snorting cocaine in "200" and "201" prompted the government of Sri Lanka to ban the entire series outright.
What season is the F word in South Park? ›Im a little bit country is the 100th episode of South Park.
When was South Park at its peak? ›Seasons 6-8: The Absolute Peak
Season 6 was where everything perfectly clicked; the show established the relationships between the characters and figured out how to comment on current events without ruining the fun of watching the gang interact with each other. The result was some of the show's strongest material ever.
Who is the cutest in South Park? ›
Plot. The boys discover that the girls in their class have made a list of them, ordered by cuteness. The boys, after two attempts, eventually succeed in stealing the list and discover it ranks Clyde as the cutest, and Kyle as the ugliest, with Cartman just above him.
What are the top 5 censored South Park episodes? ›- Super Best Friends - season 5, episode 3.
- Cartoon Wars Part I - season 10, episode 3.
- Cartoon Wars Part 2 - season 10, episode 4.
- 200 - season 14, episode 5.
- 201 - season 14, episode 6.
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What grade is Cartman in? ›Role in South Park. Cartman attends South Park Elementary as part of Mr. Garrison's class. During the first 58 episodes, he and his classmates were in the third grade, before transitioning to the fourth grade during the fourth season. He is the only child of Liane Cartman, a promiscuous single mother.
Is South Park banned in Russia? ›A Russian TV channel has cut a segment of the ribald US cartoon comedy, South Park, that appeared to mock Vladimir Putin, a spokesman says.
Is the F word censored in South Park? ›The F word (f**k) is used frequently, but it is bleeped when it airs on TV, (not on HBO Max usually) and it is uncensored on DVD and online. In the Season 5 episode "It Hits the Fan", the S word is said 162 times.
Is it OK for a 13 year old to watch South Park? ›Parents need to know that South Park is a satirical animated series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that isn't meant for young kids. It's jam packed with mature themes, swearing (including "f--k," "s--t," and more), over-the-top cartoon violence, potty humor, and innuendo.
What country is South Park banned in? ›In response to the episode's criticism of the Chinese government, South Park was entirely banned in China, including on its streaming services and social media platforms.
Is Pip Dead South Park? ›In the episode "Pip," it is shown that he lived with his abusive sister and her husband in England. He died in the episode "201" after asking Mecha-Streisand to stop destroying South Park, which ended with Mecha-Streisand crushing Pip with her foot. Pip has not made a reappearance since.
How many times has Kenny died? ›Kenny has died 126 times in the South Park franchise (98 in the series, 12 in the shorts, 14 in the video games, and twice in the movie).
Why did HBO Max censor South Park? ›
By showing the image of Muhammad in “Super Best Friends”, Parker and Stone earned the ire and attention of many devout Muslims, who protested the episodes.
When did they start swearing on South Park? ›But it was South Park that really turned obscenity into art (which is, basically, the thesis statement for the show). In the show's 2001 season 5 opener (the aptly titled “It Hits the Fan”), Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and their gang of hooligan second graders unleashed “s—” 162 times. Britain's beloved C-word, No.
Does HBO Max censored South Park? ›After the original broadcast, both episodes were then banned from television broadcast and HBO Max, however the DVD release, South Park: The Complete Fourteenth Season, featured only the censored version of the episodes.
What episode is Kenny's goodbye? ›Kenny the Shark - Season 2 Episode 5: Kenny the Movie / Goodbye Ol' Chum - Metacritic.
What did Ike call the bikers? ›Being kids, they refer to the bikers as "f*gs".
What is episode 66 of South Park? ›"It Hits the Fan" is the first episode of Season Five, and the 66th overall episode of South Park. It first aired on June 20, 2001.
What is the shortest South Park episode? ›| "T.M.I." | |
|---|---|
| Episode no. | Season 15 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Production code | 1504 |
Tom Cruise reportedly got close to suing South Park for the infamous episode, 'Trapped in the Closet'. For those unfamiliar with the episode, it involved denouncements of scientology, Tom locking himself in main character, Stan's, closet, and pleas from several characters for him to 'come out of the closet'.
Why is South Park only 10 episodes? ›The season consists of 10 episodes, as series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to scale back and have one uninterrupted season, as opposed to two 7-episode runs, as had been the format since Season 8.
What was the golden age of South Park? ›With their quick turnaround times and their aspirations to do something more, the golden years of South Park begun. Season four — while still offensive and immature — began the golden years of the series.
When did South Park stop using paper? ›
Answer: We actually haven't used real construction paper since the pilot episode “Cartman Gets an Anal Probe.” After that, South Park made the big switch to big 'ol fancy computers. We use a number of programs to make the finished product, but most of the animation is done in Maya (a powerful 3D animation program).
What is the shortest South Park season? ›The twenty-fourth season of the American animated sitcom South Park is the shortest season of the series, consisting of two extended-length episodes: "The Pandemic Special" and "South ParQ Vaccination Special".
What South Park character has ADHD? ›About. Tweek is an over-caffeinated 4th grader. His parents own the local coffee shop, which is especially helpful since he drinks coffee to calm down. His parents claim that his hyperactivity is due to ADD.
Why is butters called butters? ›His name is a play on the confection butterscotch. Butters debuted as an unnamed background character when South Park first premiered on Comedy Central on August 13, 1997.
Who is the smartest kid in South Park? ›Kyle Broflovski is one of the main characters of South Park. Based on co-creator Matt Stone, Kyle is a member of the only Jewish family in South Park, and is by far the smartest kid in town.
What mental illness does Eric Cartman have? ›If anything, Cartman's behavioral traits — pathological self-absorption, proneness to delusions of grandeur and episodes of mania, a liability to turn angry or spiteful seemingly without provocation — suggest a mood disorder along the lines of Bipolar II or borderline personality disorder, not anxiety.
Does Wendy have a crush on Cartman? ›During the debate, Wendy is distracted because she is attracted to Cartman and cannot deliver her opening remarks. She walks over and kisses him in front of the whole town, breaking the built-up tension and leaving Stan shocked.
What is Cartman scared of? ›Meanwhile, fourth grader Eric Cartman, who is terrified of needles, refuses the vaccine required by his school, squealing like a pig and evading restraint whenever a shot is imminent.
What is R rated South Park? ›...
| South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Trey Parker Matt Stone Mary Kay Bergman Isaac Hayes |
| Edited by | John Venzon |
| Music by | Marc Shaiman |
Parker and Stone assert that he quit due to the controversial episode "Trapped in the Closet", and its treatment of Scientology.
Is South Park rated 18? ›
In the United States, South Park is mainly rated TV-MA: This program is specifically made to be viewed by adults only. Therefore it may be unsuitable for children under 17 and may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), strong sexual content (S), or graphic violence (V).
Is South Park a 15 or 18? ›South Park was the first weekly program to be rated TV-MA, and is generally intended for adult audiences. The boys and most other child characters use strong profanity, with only the most taboo words being bleeped during a typical broadcast.
What is the longest running series South Park? ›Firmly entrenched as the longest-running show on cable, South Park follows the topical and often controversial adventures of four boys, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny, in their sleepy little mountain town in Colorado.
How long would it take to watch all of South Park? ›The 270 episodes spread across the 20 seasons will take a total four days, three hours and 22 minutes to work through.
Why does Kenny not talk? ›His often muffled and incomprehensible speech—the result of his parka hood covering his mouth—is provided by co-creator Matt Stone.
What grade is Kyle Broflovski in? ›Kyle Matthew Broflovski is the deuteragonist of the adult animated sitcom South Park. He is also one of the main protagonists of the animated feature South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut.
Is South Park appropriate for 10 year olds? ›Parents need to know that South Park is a satirical animated series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that isn't meant for young kids. It's jam packed with mature themes, swearing (including "f--k," "s--t," and more), over-the-top cartoon violence, potty humor, and innuendo.
What season did South Park get bad? ›Season 20 was arguably one of the most divisive seasons in "South Park" history, which is saying something considering the show's entire foundation being built upon its offensive humor and the animated comedy's long history of being met with derision.
What is the best age to watch South Park? ›Awesome show!. Yes, it has sex, smoking, and lost of cussing but some episodes actually have messages. If your kid is 10 or older they should be able to handle it. 4 people found this helpful.
What is the banned episode of South Park? ›
The depiction of Buddha snorting cocaine in "200" and "201" prompted the government of Sri Lanka to ban the entire series outright.
Is Futurama OK for kids? ›Parents need to know that because Futurama's content can be unpredictable, it's not meant for younger kids. The language can be crass, there are allusions to sex, characters drink and make drug references, and there is some cartoon violence.
Why is Rick and Morty a 15? ›What Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that Rick and Morty is intended for mature viewers who can take the copious violence, alcohol consumption, and sexual content in stride.
What age is Stan in South Park? ›| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 10 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Occupation | Student |
| Grade | 4th Grade |
The 270 episodes spread across the 20 seasons will take a total four days, three hours and 22 minutes to work through.
What is Towelie based on? ›From the writers: Towelie was originally created on a houseboat on Lake Mead during a vacation. A few of the writers were wakeboarding and someone yelled out “don't forget to bring a towel!” and Towelie was born.
Is South Park bigger longer and uncut Rated R? ›