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The Worst Episodes of South Park

Every episode of South Park ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of South Park!

Worst episode
S2E1 Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus
6.14,985 votes
Best episode
S5E4 Scott Tenorman Must Die
9.613,271 votes
Top season
Season 8
8.6avg
Binge time
5d 9h
335 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    South Park Season 2 Episode 1 - Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus
    6.1/10(4985 votes)

    S2:E1

    The show starts off with the build up from last season's cliffhanger revolving around Cartman's paternal origins. However, just as it seems they are about to get on with the second half of "Cartman's Mom Is A Dirty Slut," they do a 180 degree turn-around and reveal that for April Fool's Day they will be showing Terrance & Phillip in "Not Without My Anus".

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writers:Trey Parker, Matt Stone

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  2. South Park Season 10 Episode 5 - A Million Little Fibers
    6.1/10(4396 votes)

    S10:E5

    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.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  3. South Park Season 3 Episode 4 - Jakovasaurs
    6.3/10(4130 votes)

    S3:E4

    The boys discover a live prehistoric Jakovasaur while camping on Stark's Pond. The government and the citizens of South Park are interested in trying to help keep this endangered species alive, until they all realize how annoying the Jakovasaurs really are. The only one who really enjoys them is Cartman. The boys try distracting him while the town tries to send the Jakovasaurs to France.

    Director:Matt Stone
    Writers:Trey Parker, David A. Goodman, Matt Stone

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  4. South Park Season 15 Episode 2 - Funnybot
    6.4/10(3411 votes)

    S15:E2

    At the school's first annual Comedy Awards, Jimmy announces that the Germans are the least funny people in the world. Germany is highly insulted. They vow that retaliation toward the kids at South Park Elementary will be swift and brutal.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  5. South Park Season 22 Episode 3 - The Problem with a Poo
    6.4/10(2849 votes)

    S22:E3

    Mr. Hankey must defend his character or lose everything that is important to him. Mr. Hankey’s offensive behavior puts him in jeopardy of being fired as the Director of the Annual Christmas Pageant. Meanwhile, at South Park Elementary, Strong Woman and PC Principal face a whole new set of challenges in their relationship.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  6. South Park Season 13 Episode 4 - Eat, Pray, Queef
    6.5/10(3687 votes)

    S13:E4

    Someone played an April Fools joke on the boys and it didn't go over well. Butters is incapacitated, Cartman is furious and the rest of the boys are afraid someone might do it again.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  7. South Park Season 4 Episode 14 - Pip
    6.6/10(3781 votes)

    S4:E14

    This is the story of Pip's origin. Pip gets a job at the Havesham Estate where he meets Estella. She only spurns his optimism with insults. When Pip is offered the opportunity to become a gentleman he goes to London only to discover that Miss Havesham plans to break his heart. Her plan is to use Pip's tears to power her Genesis device and will allow her to gain revenge on all men.

    Director:Eric Stough
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  8. South Park Season 25 Episode 4 - Back to the Cold War
    6.6/10(2623 votes)

    S25:E4

    A lot is riding on Butter’s ability to crush the competition in the all-important dressage championship.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  9. South Park Season 26 Episode 6 - Spring Break
    6.6/10(2591 votes)

    S26:E6

    Spring Break is an excuse for Garrison to jump back into his former depraved lifestyle.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  10. South Park Season 28 Episode 1 - Twisted Christian
    6.7/10(3515 votes)

    S28:E1

    Cartman is possessed and may be the key to stopping the Antichrist.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  11. South Park Season 15 Episode 3 - Royal Pudding
    6.7/10(3316 votes)

    S15:E3

    The Prince of Canada is about to take a Princess and Ike is obsessed with the Royal Wedding.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  12. South Park Season 16 Episode 4 - Jewpacabra
    6.7/10(3059 votes)

    S16:E4

    South Park's big Easter egg hunt is in jeopardy when there are rumors of a dangerous beast lurking in the woods nearby. Cartman tries to warn everyone that their lives are at risk if they participate in the egg hunt. No one believes him until he produces video evidence of the mystery being.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  13. South Park Season 29 Episode 4 - Guinea Pig on a Stick
    6.2/10(1120 votes)

    S29:E4

    When South America’s beef becomes highly prized and sought after, the four boys fight to keep it in local hands.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  14. South Park Season 16 Episode 11 - Going Native
    6.7/10(2930 votes)

    S16:E11

    It is time for Butters to begin a journey where he will follow in the path of his Hawaiian ancestors.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  15. South Park Season 28 Episode 5 - The Crap Out
    6.6/10(2106 votes)

    S28:E5

    Satan's due, Stan's praying, and only a Christmas miracle can deliver the Antichrist on time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. South Park Season 21 Episode 1 - White People Renovating Houses
    6.8/10(3589 votes)

    S21:E1

    Randy comes to grips with what it means to be white in today's society.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  17. South Park Season 14 Episode 7 - Crippled Summer
    6.8/10(3490 votes)

    S14:E7

    Competition is the name of the game this summer. There is no time for Jimmy and his friends to slack off. They're working to be this year's champions at summer camp. Jimmy suits up and prepares to shred in the annual surfing contest.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  18. South Park Season 29 Episode 2 - Billionaire Weenietown
    6.7/10(2305 votes)

    S29:E2

    Butters is unhappy with the data centers that the billionaires are building in our backyards.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  19. South Park Season 17 Episode 4 - Goth Kids 3: Dawn of the Posers
    6.8/10(3159 votes)

    S17:E4

    One of the Goth kids has been sent to a camp for troubled children. When she returns, her friends find her changed in a disturbing way. With their very existence threatened, the Goths have to do something drastic. They are forced to ask the Vamp kids for help.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  20. South Park Season 18 Episode 10 - #HappyHolograms
    6.8/10(2995 votes)

    S18:E10

    Kyle plans a holiday special for TV in hopes of bringing families together again with help from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Meanwhile, Cartmaaan Bra is still trending as holograms continue to run rampant in South Park.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  21. South Park Season 5 Episode 5 - Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow
    6.9/10(3584 votes)

    S5:E5

    In the grand tradition of Wham UK, flatulant Canadian superstars, Terrance and Phillip, have broken up over creative differences. The clock is ticking as the boys struggle to reunite the fartastic duo, and recruit them in time for South Park's Earth Day festivities.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  22. South Park Season 17 Episode 5 - Taming Strange
    7.0/10(2913 votes)

    S17:E5

    When Ike hits puberty, he and Kyle start to grow apart. To save their relationship, Kyle takes Ike to see a live performance of Yo Gabba Gabba.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  23. South Park Season 28 Episode 2 - The Woman in the Hat
    7.0/10(2769 votes)

    S28:E2

    The White House deals with a disruptive spirit from the east wing. Meanwhile, Stan worries that South Park has become too political.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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  24. South Park Season 12 Episode 2 - Britney's New Look
    7.1/10(4006 votes)

    S12:E2

    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

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  25. South Park Season 16 Episode 6 - I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining
    7.1/10(3910 votes)

    S16:E6

    The boys try zip-lining in the Colorado mountains on the last day of spring break, but their adventure takes a dangerous, life-threatening turn.

    Director:Trey Parker
    Writer:Trey Parker

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus" is the worst rated episode of South Park. It scored 6.1/10 from 4,985 votes. Directed by Trey Parker and written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, it aired on April 1, 1998.

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