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South Park episodes

South Park episodes are the individual instalments of the American animated television series South Park, which premiered in 1997.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

South Park episodes are the individual instalments of the American animated television series South Park, which premiered in 1997. As of December 10, 2025, 338 episodes had aired, including seven specials, across twenty-eight seasons. The series was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Overview

South Park episodes are the individual instalments of the satirical animated series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The series follows four boys in the fictional Colorado town of South Park and is known for its topical humour and rapid production schedule.

Broadcast history

The series premiered on Comedy Central in 1997 and has continued for multiple decades. By late 2025, the franchise included twenty-eight seasons and seven specials among its 338 aired episodes.

Episode organisation

Episode lists typically group instalments by season and include original air dates, episode titles, and production or numbering information. Reference guides also distinguish regular episodes from specials and other standalone releases.

Notable specials

In addition to standard episodes, South Park has produced several hour-length or special instalments. These are often listed separately from the main seasonal episode run in catalogues and databases.

Key facts

  • As of December 10, 2025, 338 episodes had aired, including seven specials.
  • The series premiered on Comedy Central in 1997 and has completed twenty-eight seasons.
  • Episode guides organize instalments by season, air date, and title.
  • Specials are often listed separately from regular season episodes.
  • The series was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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Canadian context

South Park has a large Canadian audience and is widely discussed in Canadian television and pop-culture coverage, but the episode list itself is a U.S.-produced catalogue rather than a Canada-specific programme.

Frequently asked questions

How many South Park episodes are there?
As of December 10, 2025, there were 338 aired episodes, including seven specials.
When did South Park first air?
South Park premiered on Comedy Central in 1997.
How many seasons of South Park have aired?
By December 10, 2025, South Park had completed twenty-eight seasons.
Are South Park specials counted as episodes?
Some episode counts include specials, while others list them separately. The cited 338-episode count includes seven specials.
Who created South Park?
South Park was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Park_episodes
    Supports: Episode count as of December 10, 2025; seasons and specials included.
  2. epguideshttps://epguides.com/SouthPark/
    Supports: Episode titles, air dates, and season-by-season episode listing.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121955/episodes/
    Supports: Episode list and series identification as South Park.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:South_Park_episodes
    Supports: Lists specials and episode-related pages associated with South Park.