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Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

South Park

"Four boys. One f**ked-up town."

TV Show TV-MA 1997 8.3 /10 Returning

A Comedy Central Original

Created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone

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About South Park

In the mountain town of South Park, Colorado, four elementary school boys—Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny—get into wildly inappropriate and often absurd situations that satirize everyday life. Episodes start with a small, familiar conflict and escalate into outrageous scenarios that mix juvenile hijinks with sharp social commentary. The kids react to parents, teachers and newsmakers with blunt honesty, and adult characters often behave even worse. Humor swings from silly to savage in a heartbeat, and the show keeps coming back to how small-town absurdities reflect larger cultural quirks, while rarely pulling punches or sticking to polite boundaries.

Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, South Park premiered in 1997 on Comedy Central, evolving from their 1992 short "The Spirit of Christmas". The series uses intentionally crude, cutout-style animation and a fast production schedule that lets it respond quickly to current events.

Across decades the series has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and collected numerous nominations, with recognition aimed at its writing, voice performances and ability to tackle topical subjects. Those honors underline the industry attention the show has drawn despite, or because of, its boundary-pushing content.

The show left a big mark on pop culture, spawning catchphrases like "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" and countless parodies, references and debates. It pushed the envelope for what adult animation could say on television, often provoking controversy over taste and censorship while inspiring other creators to take sharper satirical stances.

Critics and audiences alike note South Park's mix of crude humor and precise satire, reflected in a strong fan rating of 8.3/10 from 4,796 votes. Some episodes are praised for clever commentary on politics, religion and celebrity, while others draw ire for shock value. The series stays topical, irreverent and unpredictable, rewarding viewers who like humor that punches at social norms rather than smoothing them over.

Details

Release Date: August 13, 1997
Rating: TV-MA
User Ratings: 4,815 votes
Type: TV Series
Seasons: 28
Episodes: 331
Network: Comedy Central
Status: Returning Series
Genres: Animation, Comedy
Country: United States
Studio: South Park Studios +4 more
External Links: View on IMDB

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Cast

Trey Parker

Eric Cartman / Stan Marsh (voice)

Matt Stone

Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick (voice)

Mona Marshall

Sheila Broflovski (voice)

Jennifer Howell

Bebe Stevens (voice)

Created by: Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Seasons (28 seasons, 331 episodes)

Season 1

13 episodes - 1997

Season 2

18 episodes - 1998

Season 3

17 episodes - 1999

Season 4

17 episodes - 2000

Season 5

14 episodes - 2001

Season 6

17 episodes - 2002

Season 7

15 episodes - 2003

Season 8

14 episodes - 2004

Season 9

14 episodes - 2005

Season 10

14 episodes - 2006

Season 11

14 episodes - 2007

Season 12

14 episodes - 2008

Season 13

14 episodes - 2009

Season 14

14 episodes - 2010

Season 15

14 episodes - 2011

Season 16

14 episodes - 2012

Season 17

10 episodes - 2013

Season 18

10 episodes - 2014

Season 19

10 episodes - 2015

Season 20

10 episodes - 2016

Season 21

10 episodes - 2017

Season 22

10 episodes - 2018

Season 23

10 episodes - 2019

Season 24

2 episodes - 2020

Season 25

6 episodes - 2022

Season 26

6 episodes - 2023

Season 27

5 episodes - 2025

Season 28

5 episodes - 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

South Park is not currently available on streaming subscription services, but you can rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.

Yes, you can buy on Apple iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.

South Park has 28 seasons with a total of 331 episodes.

With a rating of 8.3/10 from 4,815 viewers, South Park is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

South Park stars Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, and Jennifer Howell.

South Park was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

South Park was released on August 13, 1997.

South Park is a Animation and Comedy series.

No, South Park is rated TV-MA and geared toward adults. It regularly includes strong language, sexual content, coarse humor, and graphic moments that make it unsuitable for children.

South Park has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and other industry honors for its animation and satire. It's also widely recognized for its influence on television comedy and popular culture.

The show uses blunt satire to lampoon religion, politics, celebrities, and social issues, which has led to backlash, protests, and occasional censorship. The creators often push boundaries to make social commentary, so some viewers find it offensive while others praise its critique.

It's a running gag from early seasons where Kenny frequently dies, prompting Stan and Kyle to shout "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" followed by "You bastards!" The line became an iconic example of the show's dark, absurd humor.