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Is South Park (1997) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
South Park (1997) has a TMDB audience score of 8.3/10 from 5,222 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a comedy and animation show rated TV-MA, 29 seasons, 337 episodes. In the US it is on Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Tagline: Four boys. One f**ked-up town.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.3/10 (5,222 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Comedy, Animation |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Length | 29 seasons, 337 episodes |
| Release | 1997-08-13 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-14 |
| Themes TMDB tags | colorado, elementary school, satire, parody, crude humor, adult humor |
| People | Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Starring Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Jennifer Howell |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 5,222 voters landed at 8.3/10
- You like to settle into a series: 29 seasons, 337 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Paramount+)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated TV-MA
If you like it, try
- Big Mouth (2017), TMDB 7.6/10
- Robot Chicken (2005), TMDB 7.6/10
- Family Guy (1999), TMDB 7.4/10
- American Dad! (2005), TMDB 7.0/10
Questions
Is South Park worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 5,222 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch South Park?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Paramount+ with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is South Park?
29 seasons, 337 episodes.
What is South Park rated?
It carries a TV-MA rating in the US.
Who is in South Park?
Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Jennifer Howell.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.