South Park is an iconic adult animated sitcom that has been airing on Comedy Central since 1997. It follows the misadventures of four grade-schoolers in South Park, Colorado. Its absurd humor and social commentary has earned it a cult following and critical praise. With 27 seasons, there are many great episodes to choose from. Here are our top picks for the best South Park episodes, ranked!
From classic episodes like "Scott Tenorman Must Die" and "Make Love, Not Warcraft" to more recent gems like "Band in China" and "Time to Get Cereal," South Park has offered up a wide variety of hilarious and thought-provoking stories over the years. With its blend of satire, parody, and wit, it's no wonder South Park is still going strong after 27 seasons.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the show, these are the best South Park episodes you need to check out. From classic favorites to more recent standouts, there's something for everyone in this list of the best South Park episodes, ranked!
Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 20, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
After Ike refuses to play a new game with Kyle, Kyle thinks the new generation of kids is terrible. Cartman becomes part of this new generation. Meanwhile Randy has drama going on with the music industry.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 1407 votes.
Kyle plans a holiday special for TV in hopes of bringing families together again with help from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Meanwhile, Cartmaaan Bra is still trending as holograms continue to run rampant in South Park.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 1316 votes.
Timmy’s idea to raise money for the summer camp has everyone in South Park trying out the latest trend in transportation. Timmy’s success makes him a lot of enemies and a bloodbath of epic proportions is on the horizon.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 1555 votes.
Mr. Mackey is now gluten free and everyone is annoyed when he won’t quit preaching about how great he feels. But, after witnessing a disturbing demonstration of what happens to your body when you do eat gluten, South Park becomes the first town in America to go gluten free.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 1751 votes.
After Cartman and the boys name their new company, The Washington Redskins, they just sit back and watch the funding roll in. The head coach of the Washington Redskins football team demands that they change the name but Cartman digs in his heels. The Washington Redskins may never mean the same thing ever again.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 1750 votes.
A scandalous invasion of privacy has everyone in South Park on edge when graphic video from an unknown drone is uploaded on the internet. Cartman and Butters get their hands on a drone and can't resist the urge to take it for a spin around the neighborhood.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 1515 votes.
Stan is searching for answers about how a person who he’s always known to be one thing could suddenly identify with another. In the meantime, the pressure of holding on to a giant secret is starting to get to Randy.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 1659 votes.
Kenny excels at playing the game, Magic: The Gathering. He has the boys’ full attention until a new, hard-core activity gets in the way. When Wendy tries to get Stan to pay attention to what she’s doing, she realizes that what he does with his guy friends always comes first.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 1547 votes.
The kids in “South Park” are playing the new Terrance and Phillip mobile game. Stan is addicted to the latest app to hit the market. Meanwhile, Terrance and Phillip aren’t feeling so good about the fortune they’re making on their new mobile game.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 1514 votes.
In the episode Grounded Vindaloop of South Park, Butters is convinced that he is living in a virtual reality. In an attempt to escape the virtual world, he goes rogue and starts causing havoc around South Park. As the townspeople attempt to figure out what is real and what is not, Butters' outrageous attempt to escape from his fictional world is explored.
This episode is praised for its clever and imaginative take on classic sci-fi thrillers such as The Matrix and Red Dwarf's total-immersion video game Better Than Life. However, some viewers find the episode dull, leaving them confused and asking "what just happened?".
The episode was rated 8.25 from 1668 votes.
