Parker and Stone are under contract to produce 14 new episodes in 2011. As of 2011, a total of 216 episodes have aired during the show’s fifteen seasons. Trapped in the Closet is the twelfth episode of Season Nine, and the 137th overall episode of South Park. When Cartman revealed his diabolical plan to feed Scott his own parents, South Park fans. Widely regarded to be the greatest episode in South Park ’s 23-season history, Scott Tenorman Must Die ends with a gruesome revelation that changed Cartman’s character forever. Jillette was originally planning to do an episode of Bullshit based on Scientology, but Showtime prohibited him from doing so to avoid the possibility of legal action from the Church of Scientology. 1 Scott Tenorman Must Die (9.6) Cartman’s Shocking Revelation. After the first couple of seasons, Parker became the only credited director, and the only writer for the majority of the past four seasons. However, the decision to ultimately produce a South Park episode satirizing Scientology was partially inspired by the friendship the shows creators have with Penn Jillette. Episodes are typically written and produced during the week preceding its broadcast, with the vast majority of shows being written, directed, and acted by Parker and Stone.
Originally produced by cutout animation, each episode is now created with computer software that emulates the show’s distinct style.
Subsequent ratings have varied, but the show remains Comedy Central’s highest rated and longest running program. South Park debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, which ultimately led to its production as a series.
Parker and Stone, who met in college, developed the show from two animated shorts they created in 19. Currently you are able to watch 'South Park - Season 9' streaming on HBO Max, DIRECTV, Sling TV or buy it as download on Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Microsoft Store.