Top 10 Most Hilarious Kenny Deaths in South Park History!

A notable characteristic of the long-running show, South Park, is its frequent depiction of Kenny’s demise. This recurring theme has become synonymous with the series, although it was more prevalent during the early years. Throughout its run, Kenny has perished on numerous occasions, and these departures are usually elaborate (and undeniably funny). Some close calls include his death by monkey attack in “Hooked on Monkey Fonics” from Season 3, his spontaneous combustion in the same season’s “Spontaneous Combustion,” his being crushed mid-sledding by bricks in “Cartman’s Silly Hate Crime 2000” from Season 4, his abduction by a giant bird during “Cripple Fight” in Season 5, his death reminiscent of The Road Warrior in the fifth season’s “Proper Condom Use,” and being thrown through the ceiling by Michael Jac— Jefferson in “The Jeffersons” from Season 8.

Narrowing it down can be quite challenging given that most of the first five seasons saw Kenny leave by the end of each episode. However, certain episodes stand out more than others, with some being particularly unforgettable and these are the ones we’ll focus on next.

“Weight Gain 4000” (Season 1, Episode 2)

The show ‘Weight Gain 4000’ was made second but broadcasted third. This episode is filled with humor and features one of Chef’s best songs. Notably, it sees the character Kenny die twice. However, the second death is what truly became iconic for Kenny’s character. During a school play rehearsal, a prop fell, causing his first death. But it was the second instance that left an indelible mark.

In an unfortunate mishap, when Mr. Garrison attempts to aim at Kathie Lee Gifford, he ends up accidentally striking Kenny instead. The impact sends Kenny soaring through the air, and his head gets lodged onto a flagpole. Subsequently, Kenny descends the flagpole, leaving a trail of blood behind him as he goes.

“Pinkeye” (Season 1, Episode 7)

In Season 1, the remarkable episode titled “Pinkeye” holds the distinction of being the swiftest cause of Kenny’s demise, as he is squashed by a satellite just seconds after we see him at the bus stop. However, this is not the solitary instance of his death; later on, when he becomes a zombie due to Worcestershire sauce, he eventually uncovers himself to be the remedy for the entire town’s zombification.

In the show “Pinkeye,” Kyle, being the first to be killed, becomes the only one who meets a gruesome end. Using a chainsaw, he brutally splits his victim from top to bottom. However, Kenny miraculously rises from the grave, this time with stitches all over the spot where the chainsaw cut him. Unfortunately for Kenny, an angel statue crushes him yet again, demonstrating that he simply can’t seem to escape misfortune.

“Sexual Harassment Panda” (Season 3, Episode 6)

From a single appearance on the show, “Petey the Sexual Harassment Panda” could return as an intriguing choice. However, it’s important to note that he is not the highlight of his self-titled episode. In this particular episode, Kenny experiences one of his most memorable deaths in recent seasons (Season 2 has fewer standout Kenny death scenes apart from those involving dodgeball and a charging bull impaling him).

When the boys head to Island of Misfit Mascots to see Petey, they unexpectedly encounter Jimmy, the “Avoid Holding Big Magnets Near Fans” Falcon. To clarify his purpose, Jimmy hands Kenny a magnet, causing him to be instantly propelled towards a huge metal fan nearby.

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Jesus” (Season 3, Episode 16)

In the early seasons of South Park, there was a unique appeal centered around the core characters not grasping even simple concepts. For instance, in Season 3’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Jesus,” they mistakenly believe that experiencing menstruation is a mark of maturity, regardless of one’s gender. This belief arises due to a widespread colon infection among the youth.

Cartman arrives at this broad understanding first after noticing blood in the toilet. Later, Kenny pretends to be affected, while Kyle feigns it and Stan feels guilty for not experiencing menstruation (equivalent to not having a colon infection). However, soon enough, Kenny expels blood not only from his anus, but also his mouth, mainly because he followed his peers in inserting a tampon into his rectum, leading to significant internal pressure and causing him to “explode like a burst sewage tank.

“Chef Goes Nanners” (Season 4, Episode 7)

In the episode “Chef Goes Nanners,” much like unexpected incidents as in “Spontaneous Combustion” or unexpected dialogue in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Jesus,” Kenny’s death occurs due to an unforeseen internal illness, catching viewers off guard. This sudden event adds impact and effectiveness to the scene.

In Gerald Broflovski’s office, the boys are discussing the South Park flag in a debate when Kenny, mistaking antacid tablets for mints, starts munching on them as his lunch. As he goes to get some water, Gerald enters the room and informs him that they were not mints. Overwhelmed by carbon dioxide gas due to consuming too many tablets, Kenny inflates to an absurd size before exploding, covering the room with his internal organs and foam. Stan remarks, “That was a good one,” highlighting the fact that this is just another instance of Kenny’s untimely demise. The humor lies in the fact that everyone present seems to be familiar with Kenny’s repeated deaths, but their awareness sometimes wanes.

“Fourth Grade” (Season 4, Episode 11)

Referencing the ’90s action movie “Speed”, the police asked Kenny to push a handcart (dolly) towards Timmy’s faulty wheelchair. Unfortunately, the dolly kept going instead of stopping at the wheelchair, zooming past it until it hit a pothole, causing the handcart to flip over.

What actually causes Kenny’s demise isn’t the impact itself, but rather his body being dragged along the road for approximately a mile, spilling blood and fragments as it goes. In response to this, Stan remarks, “I guess I should have seen that happening.

“The List” (Season 11, Episode 14)

A less recognized “South Park” episode titled “The List” provides Bebe Stevens with significant screen time, but what truly stands out isn’t just this; rather, it’s an unanticipated element in the plot.

It transpired that Kenny was the one who met his unfortunate end when Bebe remotely discharged a weapon from quite some distance. Remarkably, the bullet penetrated the McCormick’s kitchen window and struck Kenny right in the head. Out of all possible targets, it just so happened to be him. Interestingly, this was Kenny’s solitary demise in Season 11, making it a delightful twist in an otherwise routine occurrence, as he had also perished once each in Seasons 7, 8, 9, and 10.

“The Ring” (Season 13, Episode 1)

In Season 13, after surviving through all of it without a single death, Kenny received three farewell scenes. The most memorable one took place in the opening episode of the season, titled “The Ring,” which humorously referenced the Jonas Brothers.

At the start of the episode, Kenny is pursuing his first serious relationship with Tammy Warner. His friends caution him about potential risks. In typical Cartman fashion, without any factual basis, he declares, “In terms of bacteria, an American woman’s mouth is probably the dirtiest spot on Earth!” Indeed, this proves to be true as Kenny and Tammy decide to explore their relationship and find themselves in the TGI Fridays parking lot, where Kenny contracts syphilis and tragically passes away. The most poignant moment has to be his seemingly innocent photograph at his funeral.

“Sexual Healing” (Season 14, Episode 1)

Similar to how Season 13 commenced with a humorous death involving a sexual theme for Kenny, so does Season 14. To be frank, “Sexual Healing” isn’t exactly a standout episode, but the way they handled Kenny’s demise had me in stitches.

Following news that autoerotic asphyxiation increases orgasm intensity, he disregarded safety warnings and gave it a try. Tragically, this led to his demise. To add insult to injury, he faithfully followed the advice about dressing up in a Batman costume during the act. What a humiliating end to his life.

“The Poor Kid” (Season 15, Episode 14)

In Season 15, Kenny meets his untimely end just once, and it’s absolutely hilarious. Remarkably, he manages to survive for most part of the episode titled “The Poor Kid,” but unfortunately doesn’t make it all the way through.

Following their return to South Park Elementary with Cartman and his two siblings, Kenny finds himself subjected to Cartman’s song about no longer being the financially struggling student. Suddenly, a massive, reptilian bird bursts through the school’s roof. It snatches Kenny in its beak, slams him against some lockers, rips him through the ceiling hole, and vanishes from view. In this moment, it is Cartman who is back to being the economically disadvantaged student at school.

Honorable Mention: “Kenny Dies” (Season 5, Episode 13)

This was his ultimate demise, young Mr. McCormick’s final goodbye – or so it seemed for a while. However, he made a return in the last moments of Season 6, which significantly reduced the number of times he met his end.

It’s fantastic that creators Parker and Stone decided to reintroduce Kenny into the series. He was already a crucial part of the show before his character evolved, with traits like his addictive tendencies and his stint as Mysterion. However, for a period, it seemed like we had seen the last of him. Yet, the series managed to thrive even without him during Season 6. The episode “Kenny Dies” remains a significant one, albeit a sad reminder of his temporary departure.

2025-04-10 00:12