Every Banned South Park Episode (& Why They Were Controversial)
Over 25 seasons, South Park has seen only 6 out of more than 300 episodes banned and censored. What made these outings so uniquely controversial?
Beginning in 1997, South Park has become one of the most successful and popular adult animations ever. The five-time Emmy-winning series follows Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick, as they find themselves in unbelievable situations in South Park, Colorado, while trying to navigate the world as fourth graders.
Over 25 seasons, South Park has seen only 6 out of more than 300 episodes banned and censored. What made these outings so uniquely controversial?
Beginning in 1997, South Park has become one of the most successful and popular adult animations ever. The five-time Emmy-winning series follows Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick, as they find themselves in unbelievable situations in South Park, Colorado, while trying to navigate the world as fourth graders.
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