“South Park” started airing on Comedy Central on August 13, 1997, with the first episode “Cartman Gets an Anal Probe.”

Quick Scoop

  • The show officially debuted as a series on August 13, 1997.
  • That first broadcast is generally treated as the date “South Park” started as a TV show.
  • The debut episode was “Cartman Gets an Anal Probe,” kicking off Season 1.

If you’re seeing anniversary posts online, they usually line up with August 13 as the show’s start date.

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