Best Episodes
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!
There is a new principal at the helm of South Park Elementary. He forces the boys to confront the damage they’ve done through their history of racism and unconscious bias. It is the most stunning and brave South Park ever.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 2260 votes.
As the town is gentrifying around him, Kenny attempts to climb out of the cycle of poverty by taking a job at City Wok.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 1965 votes.
The Asian girls in school are drawing dreamy pictures of Tweek and Craig.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 1890 votes.
Mr Garrison is fed up with undocumented immigrants, and proposes building a wall to keep them out.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 2100 votes.
Cartman is the latest victim of body shaming on Twitter. Randy has to deal with uncomfortable confrontations every time he shops at the new Whole Foods. He feels exposed at every turn and it’s ruining his Whole Foods experience. Randy and Cartman are both seeking a safe space.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 2005 votes.
PC Principal disappears with two of the 4th grade students.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 1810 votes.
The gentrification of South Park is pricing Randy right out of town. Meanwhile, Kyle’s distrust of Stan has broken their friendship and thrown Kyle into a dangerous alliance.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 1861 votes.
The citizens of South Park decide they no longer need a police force in town.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 1863 votes.
There’s a new kid in school and his parents have opened a restaurant in the recently gentrified part of town. Cartman now considers himself the top on-line restaurant reviewer in South Park.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 1925 votes.
Jimmy is sent to the principal’s office for using an inappropriate word in the school paper. His integrity as a newsman runs head on into PC Principals ideology. Will Jimmy be the undoing of PC Principal?
The episode was rated 7.91 from 1891 votes.
