The first episode of South Park, titled 'Cartman Gets an Anal Probe', premiered on Comedy Central, marking the beginning of the series.
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, a feature-length film based on the TV series, was released in theaters.
South Park received a Peabody Award recognizing its satirical contribution to television and social commentary.
South Park creators signed a multi-year deal extending the show's run and expanding its presence on multiple ViacomCBS platforms.