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Season 1 – South Park

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71% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
The animated series is not for children. In fact, its goal seems to be to offend as many as possible as it presents the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. The show has taken on Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, politicians of every stripe and self-important celebrities. Oh, and Kenny is killed in many episodes.
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South Park — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

South Park is gallingly crude in both its humor and art style, but this upstart cartoon is blisteringly funny as it blasphemes against conservative and liberal attitudes alike.

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Stuart Jeffries Guardian Mar 15, 2021
Really, this wasn't little boys' talk at all; it was adults putting foul corpses into the mouths of innocents, imputing to them all the misogynistic, racist, homophobic vulgarity that their worst elders speak. Go to Full Review Allan Johnson Chicago Tribune Mar 15, 2021
I confess I am enamored of South Park for the same reasons as its fans: It's shocking, sick -- and funny -- humor... [But] strip away all the cursing and violence, and you'll find a sweet, innocent heart. Go to Full Review Paul Kalina The Age (Australia) Mar 15, 2021
Where its contemporaries temper their cynicism with affection and acceptance of their characters' flaws, South Park remains resolutely smug and malicious. The ultimate impression is of a tedious case of arrested development. Go to Full Review Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal Mar 15, 2021
It is twisted, it is adult and, if you're in the mood for some unapologetically outrageous fare, it is very funny. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Examiner Mar 12, 2021
The new TV season already has its first bona fide bit of genius. It's called South Park, and soon the name of this brilliant, pants-wettingly funny show will be on everyone's lips. But not always for the same reasons. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lincoln D @Linclovesmovies Sep 2, 2026 It's a 2D, TVMA show that tries to offend people with the adventures of some kids, and honestly it works, and it's really funny. See more Michael B @Word_Brewer Mar 21, 2026 Satire at its boldest and finest. Episodes can be hit-or-miss since they are produced in seven days, but when they hit, they hit perfectly. (Review applies to all seasons) See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 7, 2025 Ah yes. South Park. Where to begin... We all had our South Park phase where we literally could not stop watching it on spring break and every time else... At least that was me. It actually serves as a quite effective form of therapy, if I do say so myself. Definitely one of the most unique things you will ever watch. See more Jorge R @jlrtechno Oct 25, 2025 Ha Ha. South Park Funny!😆 See more Brad T @Ilovemovies506 Jul 31, 2025 I may be 14 ¾ but that doesn't stop me from watching this show See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 30, 2025 13 funny adult animated Comedy Central episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parental discretion is strongly advised for viewers under the age of 17 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Trey Parker

Director

Matt Stone

Director

Trey Parker

Stan Marsh

Matt Stone

Kyle Broflovski

Mary Kay Bergman

Liane Cartman

Jennifer Howell

Bebe Stevens

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 1997 Cartman Gets an Anal Probe Cartman gets an anal probe; aliens land in South Park and kidnap Kyle's little brother. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 1997 Volcano Volcanic activity disrupts a hunting trip. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 27, 1997 Weight Gain 4000 A celebrity presents Cartman's essay-contest prize. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 3, 1997 Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride Stan's dog pursues other dogs. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 10, 1997 An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig A genetic engineering experiment unleashes Stan's mutant twin. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 1997 Death Stan's grandfather helps summon the Grim Reaper. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 1997 Pink Eye An outbreak of pinkeye interrupts Halloween. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 1997 Starvin' Marvin Government authorities mistake Cartman for a starving child. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 17, 1997 Mr. Hankey, The Christmas Poo Town denizens try for a politically correct Christmas; Kyle's pal Mr. Hankey arrives. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 4, 1998 Damien A battle for spiritual domination conflicts with Cartman's birthday. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 11, 1998 Tom's Rhinoplasty While Mr. Garrison leaves the class for a visit to Tom's Rhinoplasty, Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman compete for the attention of Ms. Ellen, the new substitute teacher. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 18, 1998 Mecha Streisand A prehistoric monster threatens the world. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 25, 1998 Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut The school counselor suggests Cartman find his father. Details

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South Park — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Screenwriter
Trey Parker, Matt Stone, David R. Goodman, Philip Stark, Dan Sterling
Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 13, 1997
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