South Park 1997
“Four boys. One f**ked-up town.”
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
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Four irreverent grade-schoolers navigate life in the dysfunctional mountain town of South Park, Colorado.”
- groundbreaking animation style
- long-running comedic legacy
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Cartman Gets an Anal Probe Aug 13, 1997
- E2 Volcano Aug 20, 1997
- E3 Weight Gain 4000 Aug 27, 1997
- E4 Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride Sep 3, 1997
- E5 An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig Sep 10, 1997
- E6 Death Sep 17, 1997
- E7 Pinkeye Oct 29, 1997
- E8 Starvin' Marvin Nov 19, 1997
- E9 Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo Dec 17, 1997
- E10 Damien Feb 4, 1998
- E11 Tom's Rhinoplasty Feb 11, 1998
- E12 Mecha-Streisand Feb 18, 1998
- E13 Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut Feb 25, 1998
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus Apr 1, 1998
- E2 Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut Apr 22, 1998
- E3 Ike's Wee Wee May 20, 1998
- E4 Chickenlover May 27, 1998
- E5 Conjoined Fetus Lady Jun 3, 1998
- E6 The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka Jun 10, 1998
- E7 City on the Edge of Forever (Flashbacks) Jun 17, 1998
- E8 Summer Sucks Jun 24, 1998
- E9 Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls Aug 19, 1998
- E10 Chickenpox Aug 26, 1998
- E11 Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods Sep 2, 1998
- E12 Clubhouses Sep 23, 1998
- E13 Cow Days Sep 30, 1998
- E14 Chef Aid Oct 7, 1998
- E15 Spookyfish Oct 28, 1998
- E16 Merry Christmas Charlie Manson! Dec 9, 1998
- E17 Gnomes Dec 16, 1998
- E18 Prehistoric Ice Man Jan 20, 1999
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Rainforest Shmainforest Apr 7, 1999
- E2 Spontaneous Combustion Apr 14, 1999
- E3 The Succubus Apr 21, 1999
- E4 Jakovasaurs Jun 16, 1999
- E5 Tweek vs. Craig Jun 23, 1999
- E6 Sexual Harassment Panda Jul 7, 1999
- E7 Cat Orgy Jul 14, 1999
- E8 Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub Jul 21, 1999
- E9 Jewbilee Jul 28, 1999
- E10 Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery Oct 27, 1999
- E11 Chinpokomon Nov 3, 1999
- E12 Hooked on Monkey Fonics Nov 10, 1999
- E13 Starvin' Marvin in Space Nov 17, 1999
- E14 The Red Badge of Gayness Nov 24, 1999
- E15 Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics Dec 1, 1999
- E16 Are You There God? It's Me, Jesus Dec 29, 1999
- E17 World Wide Recorder Concert Jan 12, 2000
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 The Tooth Fairy Tats 2000 Apr 5, 2000
- E2 Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 Apr 12, 2000
- E3 Timmy 2000 Apr 19, 2000
- E4 Quintuplets 2000 Apr 26, 2000
- E5 Cartman Joins NAMBLA Jun 21, 2000
- E6 Cherokee Hair Tampons Jun 28, 2000
- E7 Chef Goes Nanners Jul 5, 2000
- E8 Something You Can Do with Your Finger Jul 12, 2000
- E9 Do the Handicapped Go to Hell? (1) Jul 19, 2000
- E10 Probably (2) Jul 26, 2000
- E11 Fourth Grade Nov 8, 2000
- E12 Trapper Keeper Nov 15, 2000
- E13 Helen Keller! The Musical Nov 22, 2000
- E14 Pip Nov 29, 2000
- E15 Fat Camp Dec 6, 2000
- E16 The Wacky Molestation Adventure Dec 13, 2000
- E17 A Very Crappy Christmas Dec 20, 2000
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 It Hits the Fan Jun 20, 2001
- E2 Cripple Fight Jun 27, 2001
- E3 Super Best Friends Jul 4, 2001
- E4 Scott Tenorman Must Die Jul 11, 2001
- E5 Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow Jul 18, 2001
- E6 Cartmanland Jul 25, 2001
- E7 Proper Condom Use Aug 1, 2001
- E8 Towelie Aug 8, 2001
- E9 Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants Nov 7, 2001
- E10 How to Eat with Your Butt Nov 14, 2001
- E11 The Entity Nov 21, 2001
- E12 Here Comes the Neighborhood Nov 28, 2001
- E13 Kenny Dies Dec 5, 2001
- E14 Butters' Very Own Episode Dec 12, 2001
Frequently asked questions
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.