South Park is an animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that first aired on Comedy Central in 1997. ¹⁾

The show is known for its crude humor, satire, and social commentary. ²⁾

The main characters of the show are four boys: Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny. ³⁾

Kenny, one of the show's main characters, dies in almost every episode, only to miraculously return in the next episode. ⁴⁾

The show is known for its quick turnaround time, with episodes often being produced in just a few days. ⁵⁾

South Park has been the subject of controversy throughout its run, with some episodes being criticized for their content. ⁶⁾

The show has been nominated for numerous awards, including Emmys and Peabody Awards. ⁷⁾

The creators of the show have also written and produced a feature film, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, which was released in 1999. ⁸⁾

The show has spawned a number of catchphrases and memes, such as “Respect my authoritah!” and “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” ⁹⁾

The show has also inspired a number of video games, including South Park: The Stick of Truth and South Park: The Fractured But Whole. ¹⁰⁾

The character of Eric Cartman has become one of the most well-known and popular characters on the show, known for his selfishness and political incorrectness. ¹¹⁾

The show has tackled a wide range of topics over the years, including religion, politics, and current events. ¹²⁾

The town of South Park is based on the real-life town of Fairplay, Colorado, where Parker and Stone grew up. ¹³⁾

The show has been praised for its willingness to take risks and push boundaries and has been cited as an important cultural touchstone of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ¹⁴⁾

South Park is currently in its 25th season, making it one of the longest-running animated television series in history. ¹⁵⁾