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The Best Episodes of South Park

Every episode of South Park ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of South Park!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    South Park Season 5 Episode 4 - Scott Tenorman Must Die
    9.2/10(74 votes)

    #1 - Scott Tenorman Must Die

    S5:E4

    Cartman goes medieval on Scott Tenorman's ass when ginger-haired Scott tricks our supple hero into buying his pubic hair for $16.12. Radiohead guest stars and plays a role in Cartman's elaborate scheme at getting sweet revenge on his unsuspecting foe.

    Director:Eric Stough
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  2. South Park Season 10 Episode 8 - Make Love, Not Warcraft
    9.0/10(57 votes)

    #2 - Make Love, Not Warcraft

    S10:E8

    A renegade player threatens the Massively Multiplayer Online game World of Warcraft and the fate of the game lay in the hands of Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writers:Trey Parker, Matt Stone

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  3. South Park Season 6 Episode 13 - The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers
    8.8/10(63 votes)

    #3 - The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers

    S6:E13

    The boys are on a mission: return "The Lord of the Rings" to the Two Towers Video Store in Conifer. But this is no ordinary copy. Butters, the evil sixth graders, and the boys' parents all try to steal the ring, er tape, from the boys. Will they succeed?

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  4. South Park Season 7 Episode 9 - Christian Rock Hard
    8.8/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Christian Rock Hard

    S7:E9

    The boys have hit a crossroads with their band "Moop." Cartman wants the band to play Christian Rock, and leaves the band when Stan, Kyle, and Kenny don't agree. Before leaving, Cartman bets Kyle $10 that he will get a platinum album with a Christian Rock band before "Moop" can.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  5. South Park Season 8 Episode 1 - Good Times with Weapons
    8.8/10(52 votes)

    #5 - Good Times with Weapons

    S8:E1

    South Park takes on the look of Japanese Anime. The boys are transformed into Japanese Warriors after they buy martial arts weapons at a local flea market. Their sworn enemy, Professor Chaos, confronts them and a highly stylized battle ensues.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  6. South Park Season 10 Episode 7 - Tsst
    8.8/10(49 votes)

    #6 - Tsst

    S10:E7

    When Cartman's mom realizes she can't control her son anymore, she gets help from an expert. Cesar Millan, “The Dog Whisperer" takes on the challenge and while he might have what it takes, Eric Cartman's not going down without a fight.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writers:Trey Parker, Jane Bussmann

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  7. South Park Season 6 Episode 7 - The Simpsons Already Did It
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    #7 - The Simpsons Already Did It

    S6:E7

    Professor Chaos returns with brand new, super evil, schemes to wreak havoc on South Park; unfortunately, the Simpsons have already done them all. Meanwhile, a super secret ingredient helps Cartman's "Sea People" evolve at an alarming rate.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  8. South Park Season 8 Episode 5 - AWESOM-O
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #8 - AWESOM-O

    S8:E5

    Cartman dresses up like a robot, calls himself AWESOM-O, and moves in with Butters. His plan is to learn all of Butter’s innermost secrets and then use them against him. While Butters is thrilled to have found a new best friend, the Army believes AWESOM-O is some new secret weapon, and Hollywood is after the phony robot to develop their next big blockbuster.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  9. South Park Season 8 Episode 14 - Woodland Critter Christmas
    8.7/10(51 votes)

    #9 - Woodland Critter Christmas

    S8:E14

    Stan is approached by the forest critters and asked to help them build a manger in anticipation of the birth of their Lord and Savior. Stan complies, only to find out that they serve a very different Lord.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  10. South Park Season 5 Episode 6 - Cartmanland
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    #10 - Cartmanland

    S5:E6

    Cartman inherits one million dollars from his grandmother, fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own amusement park, Cartmanland! A hemorrhoid erupts in Kyle's ass when he learns of Cartman's undeserved fortune, making him question the very existence of God, and whether there's a reason to stay alive in a world where someone like Cartman is happy.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  11. South Park Season 5 Episode 13 - Kenny Dies
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #11 - Kenny Dies

    S5:E13

    In a very special episode of South Park, Cartman fights for Kenny's life when he speaks before Congress in favor of stem cell research. Meanwhile, Stan has trouble dealing with his friend's impending demise.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  12. South Park Season 7 Episode 11 - Casa Bonita
    8.6/10(55 votes)

    #12 - Casa Bonita

    S7:E11

    Kyle is going to Casa Bonita for his birthday, but he can only bring three friends. He chooses Stan, Kenny, and Butters. Cartman, outraged by not being chosen, comes up with a plan to take Butters out of the picture.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  13. South Park Season 9 Episode 11 - Ginger Kids
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Ginger Kids

    S9:E11

    Cartman suffers from a mysterious and sudden on-set of the disease, Gingervitus. Sick and tired of being ripped-on because he now has red hair, light skin and freckles, he rallies all ginger kids everywhere to fight against discrimination.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  14. South Park Season 10 Episode 3 - Cartoon Wars (1)
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Cartoon Wars (1)

    S10:E3

    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.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  15. South Park Season 17 Episode 8 - A Song of Ass and Fire
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #15 - A Song of Ass and Fire

    S17:E8

    Hordes of souless shoppers approach the mall in anticipation of the Black Friday sales. The kids prepare for an epic battle where one faction's favorite gaming device will come out on top. Will Stan and Kyle's friendship survive Black Friday?

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  16. South Park Season 18 Episode 7 - Grounded Vindaloop
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Grounded Vindaloop

    S18:E7

    Butters is convinced that he’s living in a virtual reality. When he suddenly goes rogue and wreaks havoc at home and all over South Park, everyone struggles to figure out what’s real.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  17. South Park Season 4 Episode 16 - The Wacky Molestation Adventure
    8.5/10(52 votes)

    #17 - The Wacky Molestation Adventure

    S4:E16

    The "Raging Pussies" concert is on! Kyle calls the police and say his parents have been "molestering" him. Soon all the children are calling in on all the adults in South Park. Until only children live in South Park. Someone from out of town breaks down and they have the task of retrieving a book for the fat-ass. The locked-up adults of South Park get therapy to prevent them from sexually abusing their children.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  18. South Park Season 6 Episode 12 - A Ladder to Heaven
    8.5/10(49 votes)

    #18 - A Ladder to Heaven

    S6:E12

    Stan, Kyle, and Cartman win all the candy they can eat in a contest. There's just one problem, Kenny had the ticket. Now to get their prize, the boys have decided to build a ladder to Heaven in order to get the ticket back from their dead friend.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  19. South Park Season 7 Episode 12 - All About Mormons
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    #19 - All About Mormons

    S7:E12

    A new student, Gary Harrison, joins the 4th grade. Gary is a Mormon from Utah. The children decide he needs to get his ass kicked, and they choose Stan to do it. After an awkward exchange of words, Stan is invited to Gary's house, where he learns all about Mormons.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  20. South Park Season 8 Episode 3 - The Passion of the Jew
    8.5/10(49 votes)

    #20 - The Passion of the Jew

    S8:E3

    Kyle finally sees “The Passion” and is forced to admit Cartman has been right all along. Meanwhile many of the film’s hardcore fans band together under Cartman’s leadership to carry out it’s message.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  21. South Park Season 9 Episode 9 - Marjorine
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #21 - Marjorine

    S9:E9

    The 4th grade girls are having a sleepover. It’s imperative that the boys find out what goes on behind those closed doors. Butters is picked to be the boy who must fake his death, become a girl and infiltrate this age-old feminine tradition.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  22. South Park Season 10 Episode 4 - Cartoon Wars (2)
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Cartoon Wars (2)

    S10:E4

    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.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  23. South Park Season 11 Episode 1 - With Apologies to Jesse Jackson
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #23 - With Apologies to Jesse Jackson

    S11:E1

    Randy uses the "N" word on live TV and faces public ridicule for it and Stan tries to understand Token's feelings on the subject. Meanwhile, a little person visits South Park Elementary and Cartman can't stop himself from laughing at him.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  24. South Park Season 11 Episode 8 - Le Petit Tourette
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #24 - Le Petit Tourette

    S11:E8

    Upon discovering Tourette's syndrome, Cartman becomes mad with power. He finds out he has the ability to say whatever he wants without consequence, so he sets up National TV Coverage to take full advantage of his new found life.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  25. South Park Season 17 Episode 7 - Black Friday
    8.5/10(52 votes)

    #25 - Black Friday

    S17:E7

    Anticipation for the biggest shopping day of the year is building. The dark days of winter are coming and that can only mean one thing: the fight to be the first in the mall on Black Friday has begun. The boys prepare to battle the crowds the day after Thanksgiving to get the best deal on the new gaming systems.

    Director:Trey Parker
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Best Episodes Summary

"Scott Tenorman Must Die" is the best rated episode of "South Park". It scored 9.2/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Eric Stough and written by Trey Parker, it aired on 7/11/2001. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Make Love, Not Warcraft".