How 'Scott Tenorman Must Die' Changed The Course Of South Park Forever

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Saturday, July 6, 2024

While talking about “Scott Tenorman Must Die,” series co-creator Trey Parker revealed how much they learned from the fourth episode of Season 5. “I remember ‘Scott Tenorman Must Die,’ it was actually, for us it’s a big milestone in ‘South Park’ only because it was the first time we realized, maybe we’re trying to do too much in episodes,” Parker said in an interview when discussing the episode (via YouTube). “And it was the first time that we’re like, ‘wow, there’s really not a C story in this.’ There’s not. We’ve just got this one A story of Cartman versus this guy. And it turned out so good that we really, from then on, started saying, ‘let’s forget B stories, let’s forget C stories, let’s just do a really well told A story.” The talented minds behind “South Park” realized less is best regarding how many storylines should be featured in an entry.

The episode has undeniably had a big influence on the series overall and not just on the creators. The fans have also made their voices heard on how they feel about what went down with Scott Tenorman. Many “South Park” fans want first-time watchers to see the episode with Tenorman before diving into the series. The episode showcases a hauntingly hilarious introduction to Eric Cartman. Also, it gives viewers a gruesomely gut-busting test run of what “South Park” truly has to offer in its extensive catalog of over 300 chapters.

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