S5·E1 It Hits the Fan
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 1
- Air Date
- June 20, 2001
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Trey Parker
- Writer
- Trey Parker
- Score
- 8.2/10 (51 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
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!
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When did Season 5 Episode 1 of South Park air?
Season 5, Episode 1 ('It Hits the Fan') originally aired on June 20, 2001.
How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('It Hits the Fan')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in South Park 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 Standa...
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