4 South Park Episodes That Need a Sequel in the New Season

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The latest season of South Park, which is its 27th, has been navigating some contentious topics in its initial three episodes. So far, these newest installments have aimed jabs at the current U.S. government, while also introducing significant shifts for many of the show’s primary animated characters. For instance, Stan and his family no longer reside on Tegridy Farms, and Cartman has achieved success by delving into the “manosphere.” By weaving together present events and past history, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have found their footing again, but there are some earlier storylines that could benefit from a revisit.

Season 14’s “You Have Zero Friends”

In 2010, South Park’s fourteenth season premiered on Comedy Central, and since then, the world has undergone significant changes, with the internet and social media being among the most transformative. One lesser character in the series was Kip Drordry, who yearned for friendship and believed he found it when Kyle added him as a Facebook friend. However, their relationship took a turn for the worse, leaving Kip friendless online once more. Despite this, Kip eventually found happiness when Stan’s vast network of friends befriended him. However, Kip has not made another appearance in the series following season fourteen.

Building on Kip Drysdale’s initial discussion, we could delve deeper into the realm of social networking platforms, perhaps creating satirical representations of popular ones such as Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, and numerous others. Given the significant impact that social media has on young generations, exploring how Kip fared with his multitude of virtual companions, examining both positive and negative influences, offers an intriguing twist to the narrative.

Season 8’s “Good Times With Weapons”

The transformation of the anime world mirrors the evolution of social media since the fourteenth season episode of “South Park.” Just as Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and Cartman found themselves wielding actual ninja weapons during the Park County Fair in season eight’s “Good Times With Weapons,” the anime characters underwent a similar transformation. The quartet was magically turned into anime characters, displaying their lethal weapon skills in an over-the-top, cartoonish fashion. Even Butters’ Professor Chaos received an insane anime makeover. However, satirizing the anime world is merely one aspect of developing a potential sequel to this beloved episode.

One captivating aspect of the series “Good Times With Weapons” involved the hilariously authentic situations where the characters took things too far with their weapons, such as when Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman accidentally dealt a fatal blow to Professor Chaos. As many children often find themselves in scrapes while playing roughly, this predicament is all too familiar for these four characters. Since it’s been quite some time since the eighth season of South Park aired, there’s a strong case to be made for bringing back this episode in a fresh and innovative format.

Season 11’s “Imaginationland”

In a hypothetical competition for the “most extraordinary South Park narrative ever,” it would be challenging to surpass the two-part series called “Imaginationland.” Not only did we witness Butters being taken to a fictional realm where dreams materialize, but creators Parker and Stone showcased their unique interpretations of countless iconic characters. This imaginative tale critiques various properties, depicts a catastrophic war, and includes numerous humorously placed jokes throughout. Given its appeal and the potential for renewal, Imaginationland seems ripe for a return in some shape or form.

South Park has never shied away from poking fun at long-running animated shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy, but the episode ‘Imaginationland’ reached unprecedented heights in satire. This installment also aimed humorously at terrorism as a whole, even including Mel Gibson in its jest. Here’s hoping we’ll revisit this fantastical place on Comedy Central sometime in the future.

Season 10’s “Make Love, Not Warcraft”

One memorable episode from South Park, hailing from season 10, featured Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman immersed in the world of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. This installment was not just side-splittingly funny, but it also incorporated the in-game models to depict their twisted journey as they transformed grotesquely while aiming for victory. Similar to the earlier episode “You Have Zero Friends,” a potential reappearance could serve as a satirical reflection on the contemporary video gaming landscape.

The game “World of Warcraft” is still around, but some of its digital environments could benefit from commentary by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. In terms of popular games that have dominated the gaming world, titles like “Fortnite,” “Minecraft,” “Roblox,” and “Marvel Rivals,” along with numerous others, have become commonplace in the virtual environment. The idea of those four characters re-entering a digital world for season twenty-seven would add an amusing twist to the series.

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2025-08-30 16:10