South Park (season 19)
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Season 19 | |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Original network | Comedy Central |
Original release | September 16 December 9, 2015 | –
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The nineteenth season of the American animated sitcom South Park premiered on Comedy Central on September 16, 2015, and ended on December 9, 2015, containing ten episodes.[1] As with most seasons of the show, all episodes are written and directed by series co-creator and co-star Trey Parker. The Blu-Ray and DVD sets were released exclusively to Best Buy on August 16, 2016, and were available worldwide on September 6.[2]
Much like
This season featured planned "dark weeks", weeks where no new episodes aired. These were after episode three, episode six, and episode eight.[4]
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [5] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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258 | 1 | "Stunning and Brave" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | September 16, 2015 | 1901 | 1.76[6] |
A new principal at South Park Elementary makes the gang face their politically-incorrect past as they realize a new appreciation for Caitlyn Jenner. | |||||||
259 | 2 | "Where My Country Gone?" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | September 23, 2015 | 1902 | 1.49[7] |
Mr. Garrison is angered by illegal Canadian immigrants coming into town and decides to build a wall to keep them all out, leading him to run for the 2016 U.S. Presidency. | |||||||
260 | 3 | "The City Part of Town" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | September 30, 2015 | 1903 | 1.32[8] |
As the town of South Park is gentrifying around him, Kenny gets a job at City Wok, only to learn that gentrification hurts cities more than helps them. | |||||||
261 | 4 | "You're Not Yelping" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | October 14, 2015 | 1904 | 1.37[9] |
Cartman considers himself the top online restaurant reviewer in South Park. | |||||||
262 | 5 | "Safe Space" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | October 21, 2015 | 1905 | 1.21[10] |
Cartman is the latest victim of body shaming. Meanwhile, Randy is strong armed into giving to charity. | |||||||
263 | 6 | "Tweek x Craig" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | October 28, 2015 | 1906 | 1.34[11] |
After Wendy gives a presentation on yaoi, news of a romantic relationship between Tweek and Craig hits South Park Elementary. | |||||||
264 | 7 | "Naughty Ninjas" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | November 11, 2015 | 1907 | 1.42[12] |
The citizens of South Park decide they no longer need a police force in town. | |||||||
265 | 8 | "Sponsored Content" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | November 18, 2015 | 1908 | 1.30[13] |
Jimmy's position as editor of the school newspaper conflicts with PC Principal's views. | |||||||
266 | 9 | "Truth and Advertising" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | December 2, 2015 | 1909 | 1.43[14] |
PC Principal disappears with two of the 4th grade students as residents investigate the changes happening to South Park. | |||||||
267 | 10 | "PC Principal Final Justice" | Trey Parker | Trey Parker | December 9, 2015 | 1910 | 1.83[15] |
Kyle has chosen a dangerous alliance over his friendship with Stan. |
Reception
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James Poniewozik of The New York Times considered it a revitalizing season for the series, praising its "ambitious, serialized story" and characterizing it as "something like a grand—if messy—unified theory of anger, inequality and disillusionment in 2015 America."[16]
See also
References
- ^ Whalen, Andrew (September 8, 2015). "South Park Season 19 Release Date: Episode 1 Premiere Trailers Disappoint In The Expected Way". iDigitalTimes. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (June 24, 2016). "Get Your First Look at the South Park: Season 19 Blu-Ray Set". IGN. Archived from the original on June 27, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ^ Parker, Trey (November 2017). "Member Berries". South Park: The Complete Twentieth Season (DVD: Audio commentary). Paramount Home Entertainment.
- South Park Studios. October 7, 2015. Archivedfrom the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ^ "Watch South Park Episodes Online Season 19 (2015)". TV Guide. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Dixon, Dani (September 17, 2015). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: CNN's Republican Debate Tops Night + 'Anderson Cooper 360' 'House Hunters', 'Little Women LA', 'Property Brothers' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ Dixon, Dani (September 24, 2015). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: South Park Tops Night + 'Worst Cooks in America', 'Pardon the Interruption', 'The League' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ Dixon, Dani (October 1, 2015). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'South Park' & 'Teen Mom II' Tie For First + 'Worst Cooks in America', 'Dual Survival' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 13, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 15, 2015). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'American Horror Story' and MLB lead, plus 'South Park,' 'Teen Mom II'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 22, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'AHS: Hotel' down in week 3, NLCS clincher leads the day". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 29, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: Republican debate sets a CNBC record but down from previous debates". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 31, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (November 12, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'AHS: Hotel' on top, plus 'Alaskan Bush People,' 'South Park'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (November 19, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'AHS: Hotel' stable, 'South Park' down slightly'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (December 3, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'AHS: Hotel' dips, news channels rise with shooting coverage". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Porter, Rick (December 10, 2015). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'South Park,' 'AHS' and 'Alaskan Bush People' lead". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ James Poniewozik (December 8, 2015). "How 'South Park' Perfectly Captures Our Era of Outrage". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.