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10 Best Episodes of South Park - Season 5

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 apr 26, 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!

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South Park - S5E5

#14 - Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow (Season 5 - Episode 5)

In the grand tradition of Wham UK, flatulant Canadian superstars, Terrance and Phillip, have broken up over creative differences. The clock is ticking as the boys struggle to reunite the fartastic duo, and recruit them in time for South Park's Earth Day festivities.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 573 votes.

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#13 - Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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In the wake of the terrorist attack on the United States, the boys find themselves accidentally sent to Afghanistan, where they encounter their Afghani counterparts and try to understand why they hate Americans. While they are there they also take on the Taliban and Cartman pits his fat ass against Bin Laden himself.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 620 votes.

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#12 - Towelie (Season 5 - Episode 8)

The boys get a new video game system and their plans for the next 38 hours is to play it! Untill they discover Towelie, a government secret, genetically engineered towel that gets his special powers from gettin' high. When the government steals Stan's new Game Sphere the boys will stop at nothing to get it back. Losing precious gaming time they find Towelie and begin the struggle of the century.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 683 votes.

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#11 - Super Best Friends (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny discover David Blaine, magician and Cult Leader. Stan finds out early that the Blainiacs are not as nice as they thought. Stan has to convince Kyle, Kenny and Cartman that they've been brainwashed... but will he get to them in time? Jesus has a few tricks up his sleeve! Super Best Friends to the rescue!

The episode was rated 7.75 from 672 votes.

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#10 - How to Eat with Your Butt (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Cartman has finally gone too far when a prank involving Kenny's sweet cheeks results in him blowing a "funny fuse." After a photo of Kenny's better side finds it's way onto the side of a milk carton, an unusual couple arrives in South Park to claim their missing child. Much ass kissing ensues.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 629 votes.

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#9 - Here Comes the Neighborhood (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Feeling like an outcast for being the only rich kid in town, Token succeeds in attracting several other wealthy people to South Park. Meanwhile, the townspeople, fearing that their little hamlet is rapidly going up the drain, attempt to run the new residents out of town by any means necessary.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 615 votes.

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#8 - It Hits the Fan (Season 5 - Episode 1)

The you-know-what hits the fan 162 times when the citizens of South Park hear the word "Sh*t" on the popular show, "Cop Drama." Boffo ratings have the executives at HBC plotting further use of the curse word, as the nation is struck by a mysterious plague that unleashes the ancient Knights of Standards and Practices. Only Chef and the boys can save South Park, and the world!

The episode was rated 7.85 from 785 votes.

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#7 - The Entity (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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Kyleโ€™s cousin comes to town and after Kyle sees how stereotypically Jewish his cousin Kyle is, he worries about how Cartman is going to react when he meets him. Meanwhile, Mr. Garrison invents an alternative form of transportation that requires the rider to use more than just their hands and legs to control it.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 665 votes.

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#6 - Cripple Fight (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Big Gay Al returns to South Park, only to be thrown out as Scoutmaster to the boys for being gay. The boys rally to his defense, with the help of the new "handi-capable" kid, Jimmy. But there's only room for one crippled kid in South Park, so Timmy and Jimmy throw off the gloves, as well as the crutches and wheelchair, in an all out slugfest to end all slugfests.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 711 votes.

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#5 - Proper Condom Use (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Thanks to Stan's "handy" work, the children of South Park must endure sex education from the unlikely duo of Mr. Mackey and Ms. Choksondik. While the two adults take their lessons to heart, the children are left frightened, mis-informed, and armed for battle against the opposite sex. Much hilarity ensues.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 676 votes.

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#4 - Cartmanland (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Cartman inherits one million dollars from his grandmother, fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own amusement park, Cartmanland! A hemorrhoid erupts in Kyle's ass when he learns of Cartman's undeserved fortune, making him question the very existence of God, and whether there's a reason to stay alive in a world where someone like Cartman is happy.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 740 votes.

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#3 - Kenny Dies (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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In a very special episode of South Park, Cartman fights for Kenny's life when he speaks before Congress in favor of stem cell research. Meanwhile, Stan has trouble dealing with his friend's impending demise.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 642 votes.

South Park - S5E14

#2 - Butters' Very Own Episode (Season 5 - Episode 14)

Butters finds out what his father has been up to late at night and when his mother hears, she overreacts by trying to kill her son and then herself back at home. After returning home and forgiving her husband, she realizes what she has done to her son and they spin a story to the media to cover their tracks. Meanwhile, Butters obsesses with returning home so that he can join his parents for an anniversary dinner at Benniganโ€™s.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 674 votes.

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#1 - Scott Tenorman Must Die (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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The South Park episode "Scott Tenorman Must Die" is an absolute classic. It is a perfect example of South Park's dark humour, featuring Eric Cartman in all his evil glory. In this episode, Cartman goes to extreme lengths to get revenge on the ginger-haired Scott Tenorman, who tricked him into buying his pubic hair for $16.12. To make matters worse, Cartman's elaborate scheme involves Radiohead playing a role in it. The combination of Cartman's cold wit and Radiohead's presence make this episode a sheer brilliance and one of the best South Park has to offer.

The episode is filled with unexpected twists and turns that make it both hilarious and fun. Fans of the show have praised this episode as one of the best, with comments like "WTF!!!!!! This is the best episode of South Park so far!" and "Absolute classic. Twisted, hilarious and fun as hell." South Park fans will not be disappointed by this episode, as it is sure to have them laughing from start to finish.

The episode was rated 8.62 from 904 votes.

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