10 Saddest 'South Park' Episodes of All Time, Ranked

South Parkis more than just a hilarious piece of adult animation, but one of the most emotionally, politically, and philosophically complex works of television released in the 21st century. Although it is the raunchy humor that has helped Trey Parker and Matt Stone create such a transgressive feat in storytelling, South Park often taps into real emotions based on the connection that the audience has formed with the characters over an extended period of time; watching Cartman, Kenny, Kyle, Stan, and Butters grow up to deal with the world’s problems can be oddly touching, especially for those that had been watching since the beginning.