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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo!
00:05And today we're counting down our picks for the most legendary moments from this long-running
00:09comedic triumph.
00:10Dude, I think it might be best for us to never piss Cartman off again.
00:14Good call.
00:1620.
00:17Chef's Death When Isaac Hayes left South Park, the show
00:22sent off his character, Chef, in a shocking and emotional way.
00:27In the season 10 premiere, Chef is brainwashed by the Super Adventure Club, who turn him
00:32into a dangerously different person.
00:41The boys try to save their beloved mentor, but Chef tragically dies after falling off
00:45a bridge… and suffers gruesomely.
00:49But it isn't just Chef's ridiculously gory demise that makes this moment stand out.
00:54The return of Chef marked the death of the adult that the main boys trusted most, as
01:00well as a bittersweet end to the relationship between Hayes and the creators.
01:0919.
01:11Kyle's Censored Speech If you've never seen this episode, and the
01:18one immediately preceding it, that's because it's nearly impossible to find.
01:24The two-parter stirred major controversy due to its depiction of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad,
01:39which so infuriated certain organizations that they threatened Parker and Stone's lives.
01:45Incidentally, the plot centers around the concept of censorship and strongly advocates
01:50for free speech.
01:52The original version of 201 ended with one of Kyle's classic I Learned Something Today
01:57monologues, which wrapped up the story in a darkly humorous way.
02:13But lo and behold, Comedy Central decided to bleep the entire speech out.
02:18Does this count as life imitating arts, or art imitating life?
02:23Who knows?
02:2418.
02:25Poking Fun at Game of Thrones The hit HBO series was huge at the time this
02:31trilogy aired.
02:44Like many of us, Trey Parker and Matt Stone were fans of the show, but they also saw a
02:49few areas that invited ridicule.
02:52The trilogy is filled with references to the world of Westeros, working in themes like
02:56war, betrayal, incest, and, of course, excessive nudity.
03:01Meanwhile, the crass, absurdist South Park style we know and love is cleverly interwoven
03:07in the ongoing storyline.
03:17The three-parter blends cultural commentary with fanservice in a way that only South Park
03:22can.
03:2317.
03:24A Work of Great Literature South Park may be an animated comedy, but it
03:30doesn't shy away from scholarly topics.
03:33In season 14, the boys are disappointed when they read The Catcher in the Rye and find
03:38that it's not as edgy as they've been told.
03:53So they set out to write the most disgusting book possible, filling it with crude and offensive
03:58content that makes everyone vomit.
04:01When found out, the boys frame Butters, subsequently realizing that the novel has become the darling
04:07of the literary world.
04:16The episode's out-of-the-box take on artistic interpretation and the absurdity of over-analyzing
04:22literature makes it an unforgettable part of South Park history.
04:2616.
04:28Butters is Trumped by the Simpsons In season 6, Butters is coldly rejected by
04:34his new friends, prompting him to adopt the alter ego of Professor Chaos.
04:50While not exactly evil, this is Butters after all.
04:54He attempts to terrorize South Park by switching soup orders and stealing chalkboard erasers.
04:59Assisted by his loyal henchman, General Disarray, Professor Chaos soon aims for darker deeds.
05:07But all of his ideas have already been done, not by another supervillain, but another cartoon,
05:13The Simpsons.
05:27This clever in-joke highlights Trey Parker and Matt Stone's real-life challenges in
05:31creating original content in a genre dominated by a long-running predecessor.
05:3715.
05:38Cartman Makes Mature Friends This is an early one, but it stands out for
05:43its cringe-inducing dark humor.
05:46Here, Cartman grows tired of his immature friends and seeks new, older companions.
06:00He stumbles upon a mysterious association, Nambla, unaware of its sinister nature and
06:06believing it to be a group for mature friendships.
06:08Cartman naively promotes the organization to the other boys, leading to chaos as the
06:13authorities try to intervene.
06:17Cartman joins Nambla as proof that, even at their very worst, these kids are innocents
06:24at their core.
06:26Even Cartman.
06:2714.
06:28The Parents Try to Scare Their Kids Straight In season 6, Stan's parents hire an actor
06:34to pose as his future self, hoping to scare him away from bad decisions like drug use.
06:49The future Stan is a disheveled, broken version of himself who claims to have ruined his life.
06:56When Stan realizes Butters has a similar future self, he uncovers the hoax, and both
07:01boys are furious with their parents.
07:12This moment is iconic for its satirical take on scare tactics, blending absurdity with
07:17sharp commentary on fear-based parenting.
07:20Plus, it's a prime example of the kids on this show thinking circles around the adults.
07:2713.
07:28Randy vs. Bat-Dad The main premise centers on the boys purposefully
07:33trying to lose their little league games to avoid advancing in the tournament.
07:46However, it's Randy Marsh's subplot that really steals the show.
07:50Stan's dad turns fighting other parents at the games into a sport of its own.
07:55His antics escalate when he encounters Bat-Dad, an enemy who's equally eager to brawl.
08:01Their rivalry culminates in an epic showdown and victory for both Randy and his son's
08:06team.
08:07Randy's absurdity won over many fans by the end of this episode, which also features
08:12some of his most memorable quotes.
08:2212.
08:25Mel Gibson Anyone with even a marginal understanding of
08:29the show knows South Park loves to rip on celebrities, but few have received the South
08:34Park treatment quite as harshly as Mel Gibson.
08:37When the boys watch his controversial 2004 film, each reacts differently to its intensity.
08:47Kyle is horrified by its depiction of his people and consumed by guilt.
08:51Well, Cartman idolizes Gibson with disturbing enthusiasm.
08:55Stan and Kenny, however, simply dislike the movie.
08:58They set out to get their money back from Gibson, only to discover he's completely
09:03unhinged.
09:12The episode's takeaway?
09:14No matter how much money a film makes, it's hard to take it seriously when it's made
09:19by someone like this.
09:2111.
09:22The Boys Illegally Download Music When it comes to critiquing artistic integrity
09:27in a capitalist society, leave it to South Park to deliver the sharpest take.
09:33In this Season 7 classic, the boys form a band and start pirating songs for inspiration.
09:47Before long, they're given a serious lesson on the devastating impact illegal downloading
09:51has on poor, innocent musicians.
09:54Meanwhile, Cartman forms a Christian band, quickly skyrocketing to fame under the guise
09:59of doing it all for God.
10:16Christian rock hard poignantly mocks both the ridiculousness of piracy punishments and
10:21the greed that drives much of the music industry.
10:2510.
10:26South Park Takes On Censorship This two-parter tackles the sensitive issue
10:31of censorship, a topic the creators are clearly passionate about.
10:50The town's younger generation learns that Family Guy, a show Kyle likes but Cartman
10:55despises, plans to depict the Islamic prophet Muhammad, igniting global outrage and fear
11:01of retaliation.
11:02The episode brilliantly satirizes the media's hypocrisy and cowardice when dealing with
11:08controversial subjects, while posing thought-provoking questions about balancing free speech with
11:13cultural sensitivity.
11:15These darling critiques cemented South Park as a fearless social commentator and were
11:27treated as some legendary digs at their fellow adult cartoon along the way.
11:329.
11:33Tom Cruise Gets Trapped In The Closet No religious movement is safe from South Park,
11:38and Scientology is one of their favorite targets.
11:41Stan is unexpectedly thrust into the world of Scientology when its followers proclaim
11:46him the reincarnation of the church's founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
11:57The episode pulls no punches, mocking the religion's beliefs and taking aim at several
12:01high-profile members, including John Travolta and Tom Cruise.
12:06It even ends with Stan daring critics to sue him, a bold move considering the backlash.
12:198.
12:20The Blood Sacrifice You'd be hard-pressed to find a holiday special
12:25that's darker, not to mention more bizarre, than the season 8 finale of South Park.
12:33What starts as a seemingly innocent tale takes a twisted turn when Stan encounters
12:38a group of adorable woodland creatures preparing for the birth of their savior.
12:43As the plot unfolds, it's revealed that these cute critters are actually part of a
12:47satanic cult attempting to bring forth the Antichrist.
12:50Not only does Stan get a front-row seat to one of their rituals, but he's dragged into
12:55their evil plan, despite his attempts to ignore the omnipresent narrator.
13:07Merry Christmas, or Hail Satan, from your friends in South Park.
13:127.
13:13Kanye West Becomes a Gay Fish When your ego is as massive as Ye's, you
13:19can't expect to be spared from this show's wrath.
13:23In one of South Park's most memorable celebrity takedowns, West fails to understand a joke
13:28that begins with the phrase, Do you like fish sticks?
13:37Evidently the only one on the planet to not get it, West spirals into frustration, determined
13:43to prove he's not a gay fish.
13:45The joke escalates as Kanye's overblown sense of self-importance takes center stage,
13:51leading to his jumping into the ocean and fully embracing the role of a gay sea-dweller.
14:11Easily the best part of this gag is how perfectly in-character West is portrayed.
14:16In fact, the real Ye reacted exactly the way you'd expect.
14:226.
14:23Butters Mom's Evil Plan After getting his first speaking part in season
14:273, Leopold Butters Stotch quickly won the hearts of South Park viewers.
14:33As such, the creators decided to give him his very own episode to close out season 5.
14:42But like most things in Butters' life, his day in the spotlight isn't exactly pleasant.
14:47Our hero unwittingly reveals to his mother that he caught his dad engaging in lewd activities
14:53with other gentlemen.
14:54This causes Mrs. Stotch to lose her grip on reality and attempts to harm Butters.
15:01And yet, in a warped way, Butters' misfortune managed to further endear him to fans.
15:10It's a wonder that Professor Chaos didn't show up sooner.
15:135.
15:14The Boys Become Ninjas This season 8 premiere shows the South Park
15:19kids doing what they do best, being kids.
15:22We watched them unleash their imagination after purchasing martial arts weapons at a
15:26local market.
15:31With vibrant animation, dramatic sound effects, and a unique visual style, the main four and
15:37their friends in the neighborhood transform into skilled ninjas, engaging in intense anime
15:43fight sequences, one of which even gets a criminally catchy song.
15:48That said, it's still South Park, so this is all interspersed with biting humor and
15:53a reference to the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show Scandal.
15:57Many who love South Park consider good times with weapons among the best.
16:024.
16:03Blame Canada To die-hard South Park fans, the 1999 movie
16:07is nothing short of sacred.
16:09Complete with a gripping story of rebellion, outrageous laughs, and lots of colorful language,
16:15the only thing wrong with the film is there isn't more of it.
16:28And as an added perk, we get Trey Parker's masterfully written songs, one of which was
16:33nominated for an Academy Award.
16:36In this number, Kyle's mother leads a crusade against the obscene content in Terrence and
16:40Phillips' show, proposing they pin the blame on the entire nation of Canada for corrupting
16:46America's children.
16:56Although the song failed to beat Phil Collins at the Oscars, it remains a satirical anthem,
17:01keenly poking fun at censorship and misguided moral outrage.
17:063.
17:08Cartman Goes to Casa Bonita In Casa Bonita, Cartman's obsession with
17:12visiting the Mexican-themed restaurant hits a new level of intensity.
17:27When Kyle invites Butters instead of him to celebrate his birthday at Casa Bonita, Cartman
17:33concocts an elaborate scheme to trick everyone into thinking Butters has gone missing.
17:38He locks Butters in a bomb shelter, manipulating events so he can take his place at the party.
17:43The legendary moment comes when Cartman finally arrives at Casa Bonita, gleefully rushing
17:48through the attractions before his inevitable capture.
18:00His maniacal determination and sheer excitement over this restaurant ranks this episode among
18:05the top in South Park history.
18:07Plus, Casa Bonita is a real place, with the show creators actually purchasing the Lakewood,
18:13Colorado location in 2020.
18:152.
18:16The Boys Play WOW!
18:19This fan-favorite Season 10 episode presents an affectionate parody of gamer culture, as
18:24well as a hilarious and engaging story for World of Warcraft players and otherwise.
18:38In this fan-favorite, the boys become obsessed with WOW!, but an ultra-powerful troll keeps
18:44killing their characters.
18:46Determined to defeat him, they devote themselves to leveling up through endless grinding, growing
18:51Increasingly slothful and isolated in the process, Parker and Stone collaborated with
18:55Blizzard Entertainment, the makers of World of Warcraft, to create this South Park classic.
19:12The result is both engaging and thoroughly entertaining.
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19:32Cartman's Revenge Season 5 marked a turning point for Eric Cartman.
19:37Before he went up against Scott Tenorman, we knew he was obnoxious and intolerant.
19:58By the end of this episode, audiences saw Cartman for what he really was, a heartless,
20:04conniving sociopath.
20:05Albeit a very funny one.
20:07After being humiliated by Tenorman, Cartman embarks on an elaborate revenge scheme, ultimately
20:12tricking the older kid into eating chili made from his own parents.
20:26Cartman's diabolical development aside, this episode became iconic for its boundary-pushing
20:31humor and chilling conclusion, showing just how far this show could go.
20:36Even creators have admitted that this moment messed people up.
20:40Which of these moments do you think defines South Park?
20:43Let's talk about it in the comments.