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South Park: The Best of the Bleeping Best Monday, August 13, 2007 By TODD VANDERWERFF The Press-Enterprise Picking the 10 best "South Park" episodes is hard work. But they pay us to do these things so you don't have to, so grab your Cheesy Poofs and join us for our chronological top 10. 'Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods' The early, wackier seasons of "South Park" aren't as good as the more satirical later years, but this episode (originally aired Sept. 2, 1998) turns on one of Cartman's ultimate temper tantrums and features very funny business at a...

'South Park' leaves crude, rude stamp on TV after 10 years Monday, August 13, 2007 By TODD VANDERWERFF The Press-Enterprise Until 10 years ago today, no one knew what a reference to killing Kenny meant, and most children on TV were sweet and mild-mannered. But on the night of Aug. 13, 1997, when "South Park" debuted on Comedy Central and became an instant hit, all of that changed. Now in its 11th season with another batch of new episodes arriving in October, "South Park" has gone from sensation to institution. Adam Simmons, a fan of the show who lives in...

What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? That's the question that we should be asking in light of the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love. Hippie values and culture have been taking a beating over the past few years. However, while the hippie movement had its flaws, there is much about it that should be honored, cherished and celebrated.

Can Butters "pray the gay away"? An all-new "South Park" premieres tonight, Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central! Butters' dad does what any good father would do if he believed his son was bi-curious. When another one of Cartman's practical jokes puts Butters in a compromising position, his dad is determined to "straighten him out." While Butters is at a special camp trying to "pray the gay away," Cartman realizes the joke is on him. Watch or download a clip from this new episode in production.

From today's Comedy Central Press Release:Can Butters "pray the gay away"? An all-new "South Park" premieres on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central Butters' dad does what any good father would do if he believed his son was bi-curious in an all-new "South Park" entitled, "Cartman Sucks," premiering on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central. When another one of Cartman's practical jokes puts Butters in a compromising position, his dad is determined to "straighten him out." While Butters is at a special camp trying to "pray the gay away," Cartman realizes the joke is...

Loud and lewd but sweet underneath FRAZIER MOORE December 14, 2006 ONE reason South Park is so good is the united front, the shared vision, of co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. "Me and Matt love to argue," says Parker, "but in general our sense of humour is pretty much alike." "We never have that problem where I want something one way and he wants it another," Stone adds. "It never happens, and, when it does, we usually realise there was a flaw in the idea in the first place." As ever, their surrogates are Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman,...

Cartman's crank calling himself from the future in an all-new episode of "South Park" tonight, Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central Cartman's stuck in a future where otters ride ostriches in an all-new "South Park" entitled, "Go God Go XII". Last week Eric Cartman froze himself in an attempt to make his three-week wait for a hot, new, gaming device pass quickly. A freak accident landed him over 500 years in the future and now he's stuck there. The future is a tumultuous place with warring factions, angry sea otters and no Nintendo. Will Cartman find a...

Cartman exposes the truth behind 9/11 in an all-new episode of "South Park" tonight, Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central The world’s biggest conspiracy of all time will finally be uncovered. Eric Cartman exposes the true culprit behind the September 11th attacks in an all-new "South Park" entitled, "Mystery of the Urinal Deuce," premiering tonight, Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central. No one in South Park is safe from the people who are the real brains behind the 9/11 conspiracy. When Kyle and Stan hit the road in search of the truth, they come...

ust when you thought copies and clones of "The Million Dollar Homepage" were becoming a thing of the past, here comes ... Buy Cartman - Own a piece of Eric Cartman!Now.. this one is not like just another pixel site clone. Here Eric Cartman (a lead character in Comedy Central's South Park series) seems to be making parts of his body (headgear, face, eyes etc.) available either for hire or for complete sale. I guess one can trust only Cartman to do such a thing, he apparently doesn't want to sell Mister Kitty nor Kyle as he doesn't really want...

"C'mon Jews," the ad exhorted, "show them who really runs Hollywood." Hint: It's not Mel Gibson.In Tuesday's full-page ad in Daily Variety, placed by Comedy Central, the answer is clear from the cartoon showing "South Park" characters next to the Scientology headquarters. ADVERTISEMENT Though the ad appears to be a humorous and timely takeoff on Gibson's widely reported tirade against Jews during last week's arrest in a drunk driving case, the timing is "pure coincidence," Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said Tuesday. In fact, the ad congratulates "South Park" on its Emmy nomination for the episode "Trapped in the Closet"...

The Virgin Mary and Jesus are the new stars of animated comedy. But many Christians aren't laughing. In the online premiere of Empire Square -- the adult cartoon that debuted on American cable last month -- the lead character receives a burn scar resembling the Blessed Mother. The mark becomes part of a get-rich-quick scheme involving a Christian rock band and masturbation-related stigmata. Another episode of the British cartoon, titled Passion of Richie, dubs Jesus the "gayest superhero ever." "People tend to fall back on these things when they can't think of anything else. They think, 'How can I create...

TsstOriginal air Date: 2006-05-03 When Cartman's mom realizes she can't control her son anymore, she gets help from an expert. The "Dog Whisperer" may have what it takes but Eric Cartman's not going down without a fight.

God must really want those kids dead. -- South Park (S10E06) I'm like, totally cereal, guys. If nothing else, last night's episode proved that South Park is still an equal opportunity offender. In this episode, Al Gore comes to South Park to warn everyone about Manbearpig (read: global warming), a creature who is half man, half bear, and half pig. Or possibly half man and half bearpig. No one really knows for sure because Gore is apparently the only one who believes he exists. Al Gore is depicted as a crazed, friendless drifter who believes he's doing the right thing...

Manbearpig Original air Date: 2006-04-26 The boys are trapped in a cave and Cartman finds treasure.

Cartoon Wars Part II Original air Date: 2006-04-12 After leaving Kyle injured on the side of the road, Cartman races to the headquarters of “Family Guy” determined to put an end to the show once and for all.

Comedy Central's "South Park" never met an incendiary topic it couldn't tackle with itsquartet of preteen chums. So tonight's episode, which is sure to anger some religious groups, should come as no surprise. The second installment in a two-part episode, "Cartoon Wars, Part 2" (airing at 10) follows the growing tension on Fox's "The Family Guy" as the fellow animated series ponders whether to air animage of Muhammad. Any image of the prophet is considered sacrilegious to faithful Muslims, aswe saw recently during the riots over a series of Danish cartoons depicting Muhammad and terrorism themes.

Next Episode of South Park Revealed: Original air Date: 2006-04-05Cartman and Kyle are at war over the popular cartoon, "Family Guy."

Ode to Hypocrisy By the Comedy Central bigwigs (and Tom Adkins) Once, Comedy Central Was a network that stood tall South Park was unleashed, And man, did they have balls. South park lampooned big shots, and megastars who got fat They said a bunch of swear words Man, we LOVE when they do that! They attacked religion. And politicians, too Heck, they bitch-slapped everyone! In fact, we quite approved. But Suddenly, our braintrust Has our panties tied in knots They tweaked the Scientologists! Those dirty little snots! Sure, we let ‘em have fun. And even throw some slime! But don’t...

The animated television series South Park has got grosser over the years - but its creators are getting away with it. Hardly anyone raised an eyebrow five years ago when the show depicted the Islamic prophet Mohammed, co-creator Trey Parker told Time magazine. "We created a brand for ourselves, so that now people can't get mad at what we do, because then they're just making fun of themselves," said Parker, 36, as the show heads into its 10th season. The first season was much tamer than shows of late, said co-creator Matt Stone, 34. "None of the shows we've done...

Show celebrates ninth year, more controversial than ever beforeEric Theodore Cartman may be the smartest person alive. That's right, I said it. The foul-mouthed, overweight, rude 9-year-old and his three animated friends, Kenny, Kyle and Stan, have been through nine seasons of adventures on the hit Comedy Central show South Park, and their latest episodes have sparked more controversy than the show has seen before. But protesters are not looking past the gags and seeing what the episodes are really about. When the show premiered in August 1997, it sparked more controversy for the characters portrayed as juvenile children with...