South Park has been a consistent presence on the television landscape for decades now, known for its outrageous and bizarre storylines that are often designed to skewer the latest news and trends. The show has recently found a new lease of life on streaming service Paramount Plus , which is home to most episodes (some are notably absent) as well as a series of extended specials – the latest being The End of Obesity . If the new instalments get you in the mood to dive into the archive, you've come to the right place.
Here, we've compiled a list of the 15 best and most legendary episodes of South Park for your next (re-)watch. Expect controversy, adult humour and some utterly surreal concepts. 15.
Kenny Dies (S5 E13) One of the most famous running gags from the early years of South Park was the routine killing of Kenny McCormick, who suffered a wide variety of unpleasant deaths over the course of the first five seasons. That was, until this momentous instalment, which killed Kenny – and this time it stuck (well, for a little while anyway). The episode follows the group as they come to terms with Kenny being diagnosed with a terminal disease, with the creators noting that this is the first time any of them have given significant thought to their friend's mortality.
The topic is also a gateway for co-creator Trey Parker to comment on stem cells, in a surprisingly informative subplot. 14. You're Getting Old (S15 E7) A slight gear shift from the typical South Park formula, You'.