South Park (1997)

Kernel Score: 93% · 4,871 ratings

Genres: Animation, Comedy

First aired: 1997-08-13

Seasons: 28 · 331 episodes

Is South Park worth watching?

Must-watch. Four foul-mouthed kids in a dysfunctional Colorado town, and a show that has satirised the news for decades. It's crude and fearless, and often the sharpest topical comedy on TV.

Watch it if you

  • like crude, topical satire
  • enjoy shows that skewer everyone
  • want a long-running comedy

Skip it if you

  • dislike profanity and offensive humour
  • want gentle comedy

Best for: Late-night laughs

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch South Park

  • Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Philo
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

South Park parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this TV-MA adult animated satire is deliberately offensive and irreverent, with constant profanity and crude humor.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — The show features crude, exaggerated cartoon violence played for shock and comedy.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Adult humor includes frequent crude sexual jokes and content aimed squarely at grown-ups.
  • Language: Intense — The series is defined by relentless strong profanity and deliberately offensive dialogue, with censorship itself a recurring theme.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like South Park

If you liked South Park, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • The Simpsons (1989) — 91%: The long-running animated satire that made adult cartoons mainstream.
  • Futurama (1999) — 87%: Smart, inventive animated comedy with a loyal cult.
  • Rick and Morty (2013) — 94%: Dark, clever animated comedy for adults.
  • Robot Chicken (2005) — 83%: Fast sketch comedy full of pop-culture parody.
  • Big Mouth (2017) — 83%: Crude, frank animated comedy about growing up.
  • Community (2009) — 90%: Sharp, self-aware sitcom full of pop-culture riffs.

Cast

  • Trey Parker as Eric Cartman / Stan Marsh (voice)
  • Matt Stone as Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick (voice)
  • Mona Marshall as Sheila Broflovski (voice)
  • Jennifer Howell as Bebe Stevens (voice)

South Park FAQ

Is South Park worth watching?

Must-watch. Four foul-mouthed kids in a dysfunctional Colorado town, and a show that has satirised the news for decades. It's crude and fearless, and often the sharpest topical comedy on TV.

Where can I watch South Park?

In the US you can stream South Park on Fubo, Paramount+ and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is South Park OK for kids?

South Park is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this TV-MA adult animated satire is deliberately offensive and irreverent, with constant profanity and crude humor.

What shows are like South Park?

If you liked South Park, try The Simpsons, Futurama, Rick and Morty and Robot Chicken.