South Park

10 Beste Episodes of South Park - Season 1

Since its debut on Comedy Central in 1997, South Park has become one of the highest rated TV shows of all time. With 27 seasons and counting, the show has created some of the most iconic episodes in television history. However, not all episodes have been fan favorites. In this article, we will rank the worst episodes of South Park according to fans and critics alike. From the most disliked to the least, we’ll take a look at the episodes that have made South Park one of the most beloved animated series of our time.

South Park has been a cultural phenomenon since it first aired in 1997. It has been praised for its thought-provoking satire and unapologetic approach to controversial topics. But this show is not without its missteps. Over the years, some episodes have been met with criticism and confusion from the show’s fan base. In this article, we’ll take a look at the worst episodes of South Park and rank them from most disliked to least.

For this ranking, we looked at both fan ratings and critical reviews to determine the worst episodes of South Park. We’ll also take a look at why each episode was so disliked. Whether it was an offensive plot line or an overall lack of humor, these episodes were deemed to be the worst of the bunch. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the worst South Park episodes ranked.

Written by Sophie and last updated on Mär 28, 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!

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South Park - S1E12

#13 - Mecha-Streisand (Staffel 1 - Folge 12)

The boys meet up with Barbara Streisand who wants to take over the world with Kyle's discovery at an archaeological dig. Leonard Maltin, Sydney Potier, and Robert Smith come to the rescue to defeat Babs and her terrible destruction.

The episode was rated 7,29 from 772 votes.

South Park - S1E5

#12 - An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig (Staffel 1 - Folge 5)

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Stan notices a new addition in their bus stop crew, an elephant standing alongside Kyle. At school, class lessons for the day involve genetic engineering (conveniently enough). Kyle questions the possibility of a genetically engineered elephant made smaller by design. The boys have to beat the rough kids in their genetics experiment, and will try anything to do it.

The episode was rated 7,38 from 949 votes.

South Park - S1E2

#11 - Volcano (Staffel 1 - Folge 2)

The boys get together with Stan's Uncle Jimbo and Jimbo's war-buddy Ned for a hunting trip in the nearby mountains. After Cartman's mom makes sure her "little" boy is safe and sound (much to Cartman's dismay) the group heads off for adventure. As they drive away from the town, Jimbo explains the "finer" points of hunting.

The episode was rated 7,43 from 1364 votes.

South Park - S1E4

#10 - Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride (Staffel 1 - Folge 4)

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Stan's got a new dog named Sparky. Stan proclaims his pet to be the toughest dog on the mountain. Though while Stan thinks his dog is ready for fighting, Sparky proceeds to hump Sylvester like a little bitch. The other boys taunt Stan about his gay dog and Sparky runs away to find someone who will love him for who he is.

The episode was rated 7,45 from 1062 votes.

South Park - S1E3

#9 - Weight Gain 4000 (Staffel 1 - Folge 3)

Mr. Garrison starts the day off with a special announcement; one of South Park's own has won a national essay contest. Everyone is shocked to learn that the winner is Cartman, who doesn't even remember what he wrote about.

The episode was rated 7,48 from 1130 votes.

South Park - S1E10

#8 - Damien (Staffel 1 - Folge 10)

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Eric is handing out invitations to his birthday party at school. Mr. Garrison informs them all that there is a new student joining the class. Announcing to all that he is Damien, the son of Satan. Even as Damien demonstrates his demonic powers the children are more loathsome than impressed.

The episode was rated 7,54 from 824 votes.

South Park - S1E1

#7 - Cartman Gets an Anal Probe (Staffel 1 - Folge 1)

While the boys are waiting for the school bus, Cartman explains the odd nightmare he had the previous night involving alien visitors abducting him from his bed. Meanwhile Kyle and Stan try to convince Cartman that the dream was in fact a reality.

The episode was rated 7,57 from 1801 votes.

South Park - S1E9

#6 - Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo (Staffel 1 - Folge 9)

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South Park Elementary is on stage rehearsing for the schools play. Kyle begins to sing a song about Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo. Of course, no one has any idea what the heck he's singing about. Kyle explains that Mr. Hankey comes every year to all the good boys and girls who have a lot of fiber in their diet. Everyone thinks he's insane and he gets sent to a mental institute.

The episode was rated 7,58 from 878 votes.

South Park - S1E8

#5 - Starvin' Marvin (Staffel 1 - Folge 8)

The four boys are at Cartman's house watching the "Terrance & Philip Thanksgiving Special" on television. During a break from the show, a Sally Struthers commercial convinces the boys that the prospect of a free "Taiko" sport watch with a five-dollar donation is irresistible. Typical greedy American youth. So Stan dials in, using his mother's credit card number and makes their donation.

The episode was rated 7,66 from 872 votes.

South Park - S1E6

#4 - Death (Staffel 1 - Folge 6)

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"Happy Birthday" to Stan's Grandpa Marsh who just turned 102. How does the wizened Mr. Marsh feel about his birthday? He sums it up in five words; "I wish I were dead" and proceeds trying to end his life enlisting Stan to do it for him. However, Stan is aware of a very important thing if he kills his grandfather, he'd be in trouble, and if he's in trouble he can't watch Terrance and Phillip.

The episode was rated 7,67 from 947 votes.

South Park - S1E11

#3 - Tom's Rhinoplasty (Staffel 1 - Folge 11)

Mr. Garrison deserts the class for a visit to Tom's Rhinoplasty. All the boys compete for the attention of their beautiful substitute teacher Ms. Ellen.

The episode was rated 7,68 from 790 votes.

South Park - S1E7

#2 - Pinkeye (Staffel 1 - Folge 7)

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The first Halloween episode starts off with the failure of the Mir Space Station, which crashes right on Kenny. An ambulance comes and takes his body off to the morgue. The boys start to brag about their Halloween costumes. At the morgue, a freak accident involving a bottle of Worcestershire sauce occurs, and next thing you know Kenny is a member of the undead. Kenny breaks free and wanders off into the night.

The episode was rated 7,72 from 947 votes.

South Park - S1E13

#1 - Cartman's Mom is a Dirty Slut (Staffel 1 - Folge 13)

Cartman needs to find out who his father is but his mom is no help. Learning that his father could be one of the many people that his mom had "relations" with during an annual party called "The Drunken Barn Dance", he finds that there's more to his mother than he thought.

The episode was rated 7,87 from 828 votes.

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