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 22, 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!
#14- A Million Little Fibers (Season 10 - Episode 5)
Towelie writes a book and it gets selected for Oprah’s book club. It becomes a best seller with everyone getting a lot help for their addictions; until a faction of Oprah's staff leak the truth about the book.
The episode was rated 7.01 from 595 votes.
#13- Stanley's Cup (Season 10 - Episode 14)
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Stan becomes coach of a Pee Wee Hockey team and for the benefit of one his players he tries to make them into a team of winners. Meanwhile his father deals with the memory of Stan’s performance in a Pee Wee hockey game from years earlier, when Stan had the opportunity to score the game winning goal.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 586 votes.
#12- The Return of Chef (Season 10 - Episode 1)
The town is excited when Chef returns to town after world traveling with the “Super Adventure Club,” but the boys notice something is different about Chef. It seems that Chef’s new sense of adventure has gotten the better of him and the boys try to save him.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 680 votes.
#11- Hell on Earth 2006 (Season 10 - Episode 11)
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Satan is throwing the world's biggest Halloween costume party, and no one is getting in without a blue wrist band. Unfortunately, even Satan can't plan for everything as a religious organization and the antics of the most notorious serial killers of all time might ruin his good time.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 584 votes.
#10- Manbearpig (Season 10 - Episode 6)
While assisting an ex-Vice President in his quest for attention, the boys get trapped by a cave-in and while searching for a way out, Cartman discovers treasure. Now he has to figure out how to get out of the cave without the others knowing about it and he can keep it all for himself.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 651 votes.
#9- Smug Alert (Season 10 - Episode 2)
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Stan is the driving force who gets the citizens of South Park to all buy hybrid cars. Just as everyone starts to feel really good about what they’re doing to help save the earth, a stormy dark mass has started accumulating over the town.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 693 votes.
#8- Mystery of the Urinal Deuce (Season 10 - Episode 9)
Cartman reveals who masterminded the attacks of 9/11, while Kyle and Stan search for the real truth; meanwhile Mr. Mackey just wants to know who dropped the deuce in the urinal.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 680 votes.
#7- Cartoon Wars (2) (Season 10 - Episode 4)
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With Kyle left behind, Cartman makes his way to FOX to get the Family Guy episode pulled, hoping to ultimately get rid of the show once and for all.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 648 votes.
#6- Cartoon Wars (1) (Season 10 - Episode 3)
Cartman and Kyle are at war over the popular cartoon, Family Guy. Kyle loves it and Cartman hates it. When the show airs some controversial content the boys go on a cross country chase with the fate of Family Guy lying with the first boy to reach Hollywood.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 744 votes.
#5- Go God Go (1) (Season 10 - Episode 12)
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The topic of evolution is introduced to the 4th graders of South Park Elementary and while their teacher is against the theory a change of mind has implications for the future. And speaking of the future, Cartman is trying to send himself there; to the exact date that the newest video game console, the Nintendo Wii is being released.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 677 votes.
#4- Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy (Season 10 - Episode 10)
In this episode of South Park, Cartman takes his job as the hallway monitor very seriously and is determined to put an end to a teacher's relationship with a student. After finding out about the inappropriate relationship, Cartman teams up with Kyle to help put an end to his little brother's affair with his attractive teacher.
This episode is a classic South Park episode filled with comical moments. The jokes fly fast and furious in this one as Cartman does his best to put a stop to the relationship. The ending is particularly funny as Cartman and Kyle's plans come to fruition. Fans of the show will definitely appreciate this episode and its humorous take on teacher-student relationships.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 720 votes.
#3- Go God Go XII (2) (Season 10 - Episode 13)
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In the previous episode of South Park, Cartman attempted to make his wait for the Wii instantaneous by freezing himself. After a bizarre twist of fate, he woke up 500 years in the future, where he encountered warring factions, angry sea otters, and worst of all: No Nintendo Wii! In this episode, viewers will find out if Cartman will be able to escape from this crazy future, or if he will be doomed to never get his hands on the Wii.
In this episode, the viewers will be taken on an adventure with Cartman as he attempts to find a way out of the future. It is clear that the sea otters have a point: it would be better for everyone to eat off their tummies. It is up to Cartman to make sure that everyone can live happily, and his mission is made even more difficult by the lack of the Wii. Will Cartman be able to make it out of the future, or will he be doomed to never have the Wii?
The episode was rated 8.12 from 597 votes.
#2- Tsst (Season 10 - Episode 7)
South Park's episode, Tsst, revolves around Cartman's mother looking for an expert to help her control her son. She finds Cesar Millan, who is known as "The Dog Whisperer" and decides to take on the challenge. However, Cartman is not willing to give in easily and provides a rather unsettling fight.
This episode is filled with some of the eeriest and most disturbing Cartman moments. His inner turmoil between being an angel and a demon, as well as his submissive dog behaviour, are especially unsettling. This episode is a great example of how South Park is always pushing the boundaries and creates unexpected, yet impactful moments.
The episode was rated 8.38 from 779 votes.
#1- Make Love, Not Warcraft (Season 10 - Episode 8)
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South Park's episode "Make Love, Not Warcraft" is considered to be one of the show's best episodes. In this episode, a renegade player threatens the Massively Multiplayer Online game World of Warcraft and it is up to Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny to save the game. The four boys must put all of their gaming skills to the test to defeat the renegade player and save the game.
The episode is filled with hilarious jokes and a lot of references to the game. The boys must overcome many obstacles to succeed, including finding a powerful weapon to defeat the renegade player. The boys must also endure long gaming sessions and face the temptation of giving up. Through it all, the boys must stick together and use their gaming skills to save the game.
The episode was rated 8.66 from 1037 votes.
