The animated series is not for children. In fact, its goal seems to be to offend as many as possible as it presents the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. The show has taken on Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, politicians of every stripe and self-important celebrities. Oh, and Kenny is killed in many episodes.
A botched blood transfusion results in Cartman getting AIDS. How far will he go to find a cure? Kyle had better watch out... (S12, E01)
The media circus arrives in South Park as Britney Spears hides in the town. After a photo of her urinating on a ladybug sells for $100,000 the boys have a brain wave. (S12, E02)
Major B**bage: The hysterical parents of South Park have another reason to panic after 'cheesing' becomes popular among kids. Kenny becomes addicted to the out-of-this-world hallucinations. (S12, E03)
Canada on Strike: Canada is brought to the brink of collapse after a drawn out strike in pursuit of 'some of that internet money'. Can the boys save the day with a "YouToob" sensation? (S12, E04)
Eek, A Pen*s! Ms. Garrison wants to become a man again, so whilst she is away Cartman becomes the sub teacher. It's not long before Cartman is teaching innercity kids the fun of cheating! (S12, E05)
Panic reigns as South Park finds that the internet's gone! The Marshes decide to go hunting for the internet in California and end up in an "internet refugee camp". (S12, E06)
The kids go on a field trip to a 'living museum'. A hostage situation ensues when robbers use the place to evade police. It's up to Cartman and Butters to save the day! (S12, E07)
Alarmed by the grandeur of the Olympic ceremonies, Cartman enlists Butters to help him confront the Chinese. (S12, E08)
Cartman's reputation is at stake when he is too afraid to fight Wendy, who is furious about his breast cancer jibes. Cartman then takes things from bad to worse! (S12, E09)
Pandemic (1): South Park goes all 'Cloverfield' when large, mysterious creatures begin causing havoc around the globe, all caught on Randy's shaky cam. The boys start a Peruvian flute band. (S12, E10)
Pandemic 2 - The Startling (2): Giant guinea pigs are attacking cities around the world. The boys have the key which will save humanity, but they are stuck in the Andes and bored to boot! (S12, E11)
While the country celebrates the election of Obama, a band of unlikely super-thieves begin an audacious jewel heist. The town's Republicans fear the apocalypse is nigh. (S12, E12)
When the all-singing and dancing musical craze hits South Park, the boys must embrace it or relinquish their popularity. Will they stick to their guns? (S12, E13)
Fed up with how he is treated by his parents, the eternally innocent Butters embraces the new vampire craze a little too enthusiastically. Who will he choose to feed on? (S12, E14)