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 Apr 24, 2024.
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After Ike refuses to play a new game with Kyle, Kyle thinks the new generation of kids is terrible. Cartman becomes part of this new generation. Meanwhile Randy has drama going on with the music industry.
The episode was rated 7,58 from 1379 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,60 from 1288 votes.
Timmy’s idea to raise money for the summer camp has everyone in South Park trying out the latest trend in transportation. Timmy’s success makes him a lot of enemies and a bloodbath of epic proportions is on the horizon.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 1527 votes.
Mr. Mackey is now gluten free and everyone is annoyed when he won’t quit preaching about how great he feels. But, after witnessing a disturbing demonstration of what happens to your body when you do eat gluten, South Park becomes the first town in America to go gluten free.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 1720 votes.
After Cartman and the boys name their new company, The Washington Redskins, they just sit back and watch the funding roll in. The head coach of the Washington Redskins football team demands that they change the name but Cartman digs in his heels. The Washington Redskins may never mean the same thing ever again.
The episode was rated 7,77 from 1716 votes.
A scandalous invasion of privacy has everyone in South Park on edge when graphic video from an unknown drone is uploaded on the internet. Cartman and Butters get their hands on a drone and can't resist the urge to take it for a spin around the neighborhood.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 1488 votes.
Stan is searching for answers about how a person who he’s always known to be one thing could suddenly identify with another. In the meantime, the pressure of holding on to a giant secret is starting to get to Randy.
The episode was rated 7,90 from 1629 votes.
Kenny excels at playing the game, Magic: The Gathering. He has the boys’ full attention until a new, hard-core activity gets in the way. When Wendy tries to get Stan to pay attention to what she’s doing, she realizes that what he does with his guy friends always comes first.
The episode was rated 7,94 from 1517 votes.
The kids in “South Park” are playing the new Terrance and Phillip mobile game. Stan is addicted to the latest app to hit the market. Meanwhile, Terrance and Phillip aren’t feeling so good about the fortune they’re making on their new mobile game.
The episode was rated 8,01 from 1489 votes.
In the episode Grounded Vindaloop of South Park, Butters is convinced that he is living in a virtual reality. In an attempt to escape the virtual world, he goes rogue and starts causing havoc around South Park. As the townspeople attempt to figure out what is real and what is not, Butters' outrageous attempt to escape from his fictional world is explored.
This episode is praised for its clever and imaginative take on classic sci-fi thrillers such as The Matrix and Red Dwarf's total-immersion video game Better Than Life. However, some viewers find the episode dull, leaving them confused and asking "what just happened?".
The episode was rated 8,26 from 1638 votes.
