South Park Timeline ( Real )

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August 13, 1997

South Park First Airing

The first episode of South Park, titled 'Cartman Gets an Anal Probe', premiered on Comedy Central, marking the beginning of the series.

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June 30, 1999

South Park Movie Release

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, a feature-length film based on the TV series, was released in theaters.

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March 31, 2005

South Park Wins Peabody Award

South Park received a Peabody Award recognizing its satirical contribution to television and social commentary.

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March 23, 2006

South Park Digital Distribution

South Park episodes were made available for digital download on platforms like Apple iTunes, marking a new era for viewership.

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March 17, 2010

South Park Transition to HD

The show transitioned from standard definition to high definition starting with the 14th season, improving visual quality.

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August 27, 2014

South Park Moves to Streaming

South Park episodes were made available on streaming platforms, expanding accessibility for viewers.

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August 13, 2017

South Park 20th Anniversary

Celebration of 20 years since South Park first aired, marking two decades of influential animated comedy.

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October 30, 2021

South Park Signed Multi-Year Deal with ViacomCBS

South Park creators signed a multi-year deal extending the show's run and expanding its presence on multiple ViacomCBS platforms.

South Park Timeline ( Fictional )

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1992-1993 school year

Arrival of the main characters

Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick meet and become friends at South Park Elementary.

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Early 1990s

Cartman discovers his manipulative skills

Eric Cartman demonstrates his ability to manipulate others for personal gain, beginning a recurring theme.

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Mid 1990s onward

Kenny dies repeatedly

Kenny McCormick dies in numerous bizarre and gruesome ways in many episodes, becoming a hallmark of the show.

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1997 school year

Introduction of Mr. Garrison as a teacher

Mr. Garrison starts as the boys' fourth-grade teacher, often involved in controversial and outrageous classroom scenarios.

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2005

Cartman attempts to regain weight

Cartman makes various attempts to gain weight again after losing it, reflecting his personality and obsessions.

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Season 2, 1998

The boys confront the underpants gnomes

The group deals with the threat of the underpants gnomes who steal underwear in a bizarre business plan.

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Season 17, 2013

South Park faces a mosquito problem

The town experiences a mosquito infestation posing health risks to residents and triggering town-wide responses.

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Season 20, 2016

The announcement of 'Member Berries'

Member Berries, nostalgic fruit that triggers memories, are introduced, symbolizing societal obsession with nostalgia.

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Late 1990s

Introduction of Butters Stotch

Butters becomes a main character known for his innocence and frequent victimization by the other kids.

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Season 23, 2019

The boys start their own political campaigns

The children engage in mock political campaigns mirroring real-world politics and social commentary.