While the episode was a clever send up on 12 step programs, and the pope was portrayed in a clever Warner Brothers way, I could have still done without that episode.
Well, if there's one thing that's true about South Park, every episode has it's share of fans and critics.
Me, I take a long range view of South Park and rarely pan an episode though I'm quick to praise the really good ones. I respect their imagination, and don't expect all comedy to reach the same crescendo. It's an art, not a science.