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South Park 1997

“Four boys. One f**ked-up town.”

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
August 13, 1997
Last Aired
December 10, 2025
Format
29 seasons · 337 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S5E4 "Scott Tenorman Must Die" (★ 9.1/10)
Created By
Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Network
Comedy Central
Where to Stream
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What is South Park?

South Park is an animated comedy series that debuted on Comedy Central in 1997. Created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Brian Graden, the program follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers living in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

Type
TV series
Year
1997
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
337
First aired
Aug 13, 1997
Last aired
Dec 10, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Comedy Central
Genres
Animation, Comedy
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★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 5,047 votes
Format
29 seasons · 337 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Comedy Central
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South Park is an animated comedy series that debuted on Comedy Central in 1997. Created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Brian Graden, the program follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers living in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. The central characters featured in the series include Stan and Kyle. As a long-running production, the show is recognized as the third longest-running animated American television series. Throughout its history, the program has achieved critical recognition, including an Emmy Award and a CableACE Award for Best Animated Series, which it received in 1997. The first season of the show originally aired from August 13, 1997, to February 25, 1998. The series is frequently cited as a groundbreaking and controversial animated sitcom within American television history. Voice talent associated with the production has included Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes, and Mona Marshall. The show continues to be documented as a significant entry in the landscape of animated television programming.

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“Four irreverent grade-schoolers navigate life in the dysfunctional mountain town of South Park, Colorado.”

Reasons to watch
  • groundbreaking animation style
  • long-running comedic legacy
Keep in mind
  • contains foul language
  • features controversial themes

Watch it if you enjoy long-running animated sitcoms that explore the misadventures of four young friends.

The series is known for its foul-mouthed characters and irreverent, controversial subject matter.

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When did South Park debut?

The series debuted in 1997.

Who created the show?

The show was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Brian Graden.

Who are the main characters?

The show follows four grade-schoolers named Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny.

Has the show won any awards?

The show won a CableACE Award for Best Animated Series in 1997 and is an Emmy Award-winning series.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

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