The Best Seasons of 'South Park'

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Updated March 23, 2022 13.5K votes 2.7K voters 138.0K views

List of the best seasons of South Park, listed from best to worst with pictures of DVD covers or season posters when available. Hardcore fans of the series often argue over what the greatest season of South Park is, which is exactly why this ranked list was created. This list of the best South Park seasons has been voted on by South Park fans from around the world, so the order of the seasons isn't just one person's opinion.

Each season of South Park has at least one memorable episode, so it isn't necessarily easy to figure out what the top season is. Is your favorite season of South Park not as high as it should be? Be sure to vote it up so it rises to the top. If you want to answer the questions, "What is the best season of South Park?" and "Which season of South Park is the best?" then this list will have you covered.

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  • South Park - Season 8
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    1,058 VOTES

    South Park - Season 8

    The eighth season of South Park premiered on March 17, 2004 and contains 14 episodes. This season finds the series addressing several controversial issues.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Passion of the Jew," "Something Wall-Mart This Way Comes," and "Woodland Critter Christmas."

    Memorable moments from Season 8 include:

    • The town gets transfixed by bargains.
    • Cartman becomes a psychic detective.
    • Kyle takes on the Antichrist.
    1,058 votes
  • South Park - Season 7
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    583 VOTES

    South Park - Season 7

    The seventh season of South Park premiered on March 19, 2003 and contains 15 episodes. This season includes the 100th episode of the series.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Krazy Kripples," "South Park Is Gay!," and "It's Christmas in Canada."

    Memorable moments from Season 7 include:

    • Cartman takes on Jennifer Lopez.
    • Rob Reiner becomes an anti-smoking spokesman.
    • Stan goes goth.
    583 votes
  • South Park - Season 10
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    813 VOTES

    South Park - Season 10

    The tenth season of "South Park" premiered on March 22, 2006 and contains 14 episodes. This season is the last that includes the character of Chef, voiced by Isaac Hayes.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Return of Chef," "ManBearPig," and "Stanley's Cup."

    Memorable moments from Season 10 include:

    • Chef gets brainwashed.
    • Cartman tries to get Fox to cancel Family Guy.
    • Carman becomes a hall monitor.
    813 votes
  • South Park - Season 11
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    729 VOTES

    South Park - Season 11

    The eleventh season of South Park premiered on March 7, 2007 and contains 14 episodes. This season finds the boys visiting Imaginationland.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Imaginationland Episode I, II & III," "Night of the Living Homeless" and "The List."

    Memorable moments from Season 11 include:

    • Randy Marsh says the "N-word" on television.
    • Hillary Clinton comes to town.
    • Kyle is listed as the ugliest boy in his class.
    729 votes
  • South Park - Season 5
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    563 VOTES

    South Park - Season 5

    The fifth season of South Park premiered on June 20, 2001 and contains 14 episodes. This season finds the boys taking on Osama bin Laden.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "It Hits the Fan," "Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants," and "Kenny Dies."

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    • Timmy gets an enemy.
    • Stan destroys David Blaine. 
    • Kenny dies...for real this time.
    563 votes
  • South Park - Season 6
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    688 VOTES

    South Park - Season 6

    The sixth season of South Park premieres on March 6, 2002 and contains 17 episodes. This season concludes with the return of Kenny.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Asspen," "The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer," and "My Future Self n' Me."

    Memorable moments from Season 6 include:

    • The boys try to stop Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
    • Cartman is possessed by Kenny.
    • Stan gets a visit from his future self.
    688 votes