The first season of South Park premiered on August 13, 1997, and introduced audiences to the crude, satirical, and boundary-pushing humor that would define the series. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the season follows the misadventures of four foul-mouthed boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—as they navigate life in the small town of South Park, Colorado.
Throughout the season, the boys encounter everything from alien abductions and mutant turkeys to celebrity scandals and Christmas chaos. The show quickly became infamous for its irreverent take on social issues, dark humor, and the frequent (and often gruesome) deaths of Kenny. Key episodes include Cartman Gets an Anal Probe, Big Gay Al’s Big Gay Boat Ride, and the holiday classic Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo.
Despite its simple animation style, South Park Season 1 made an immediate cultural impact, setting the stage for the long-running series that continues to push boundaries today.
