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The Best Episodes of South Park Season 12

Every episode of South Park Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of South Park Season 12!

Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Genres:AnimationComedy

Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Tonsil Trouble" is the best rated episode of "South Park" season 12. It scored 7.9/10 based on 3403 votes. Directed by Trey Parker and written by Trey Parker, it aired on 3/12/2008. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Britney's New Look".

  • Tonsil Trouble
    7.9/103,403 votes

    #1 - Tonsil Trouble

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2008

    After going in for a routine tonsillectomy, a botched transfusion leaves Cartman afflicted with an incurable disease. When he finds no comfort in his friends and family, how far will he go to find a cure?

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Britney's New Look
    7.1/103,426 votes

    #2 - Britney's New Look

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2008

    While trying to escape her troubles in the secluded mountains near South Park, Britney Spears has a run-in with the boys. Stan and Kyle get swept up in her celebrity as well as the non-stop feeding frenzy that plagues her wherever she goes. The boys must take Britney to the North Pole when they learn the secret behind what makes her so popular.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Major Boobage
    8.7/104,222 votes

    #3 - Major Boobage

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2008

    In a South Park homage to the 1981 film, “Heavy Metal”, the boys are trying to get Kenny off the latest drug craze that’s captured the junior high and under set.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Matt Stone, Trey Parker

  • Canada on Strike
    7.7/103,099 votes

    #4 - Canada on Strike

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2008

    The head of the World Canadian Bureau leads the country into a long and painful strike and the responsibility of brokering a settlement rests with the boys.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Eek, A Penis!
    7.6/102,994 votes

    #5 - Eek, A Penis!

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2008

    While Ms. Garrison is off trying to find a way to become the man he was always intended to be, Cartman is put in charge of the classroom.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Over Logging
    8.5/103,596 votes

    #6 - Over Logging

    Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2008

    The citizens of South Park wake up one morning shocked to find the Internet is gone. Upon hearing news that the Internet may remain in California, Randy decides to head out west with the family.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Super Fun Time
    8.3/103,289 votes

    #7 - Super Fun Time

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2008

    While the kids are on an educational field trip to a living museum, Cartman makes Butters sneak away from the class to go to the amusement center located next door.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • The China Probrem
    7.7/103,276 votes

    #8 - The China Probrem

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/2008

    After watching the intimidating opening ceremonies of the recent Olympic games, Cartman understands that the Chinese are only just days away from invading his homeland. While the rest of the American people are haunted by the memory of a recent tragic event, only Butters will stand with Cartman as he confronts the Chinese.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Breast Cancer Show Ever
    8.7/103,687 votes

    #9 - Breast Cancer Show Ever

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 10/15/2008

    Wendy gets in trouble when she threatens to beat up Cartman after school. No matter how fired up Wendy is, all bets are on Cartman. Everybody knows a girl can't fight a boy and win.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Pandemic
    8.0/102,929 votes

    #10 - Pandemic

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2008

    The boys find a way to make money off an international crisis that requires no talent and very little effort. Cartman convinces the other boys to invite Craig to get in on their latest plan. He knows Craig has just what it takes to make their dream a reality.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Pandemic 2: The Startling
    7.8/102,840 votes

    #11 - Pandemic 2: The Startling

    Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 10/29/2008

    Giant guinea pigs are attacking cities all over the world. The boys have the key that will save everyone from the onslaught but they're stranded in the Andes Mountains.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • About Last Night...
    7.7/102,845 votes

    #12 - About Last Night...

    Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 11/5/2008

    While the country celebrates the outcome of the election, the new President-elect catches everyone off guard when he arrives at the White House prematurely.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • Elementary School Musical
    7.6/102,851 votes

    #13 - Elementary School Musical

    Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 11/12/2008

    Stan realizes he could lose Wendy if he doesn't get on board with the latest fad to hit South Park Elementary. Cartman would rather kill himself than succumb. But, when Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman all realize that Butters is now more popular than they are, they have no choice but to give in to peer pressure.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker

  • The Ungroundable
    7.7/102,818 votes

    #14 - The Ungroundable

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 11/19/2008

    Butters is sure he’s seen a vampire at school but he can’t get anyone to listen to him. Meanwhile, the Goth Kids are angry and frustrated when the other kids can’t tell the difference between a Goth and a Vampire.

    Director: Trey Parker

    Writer: Trey Parker