When we combined our lists and tallied the points, Crane and I faced a big problem - we had a tie for first place. We debated this one for a little while, trying to pick whether being ranked 1st on one list and 3rd on another or 2nd on both was worse. In the end, it was pretty much a toss-up, so don’t take this one lightly just because it’s number two. I present to you, Cartman’s magnum opus:

02. Scott Tenorman Must Die

If you haven’t seen this episode, I don’t want to ruin the ending for you. If you have, you remember what happens and don’t need any rehashing. Suffice to say that Cartman is scammed and he goes all out to get revenge. When people talk about South Park, this is the episode revered in sliding whispers; this is the evidence of Cartman’s unique evil; this, my friends, this! Is one of the greatest episodes ever made. Enjoy. Watch this episode.

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04. Christian Rock Hard

I really didn’t plan this, but today feels a bit like “Cartman’s Greatest Hits”. Anyway, it’s hard to go wrong with sexually suggestive songs about Jesus, but when you throw Token and Butters into the mix, along with a B-plot involving the other three mains learning about the horrors of music piracy, this episode hits a great high and coasts along beautifully. Plus, I love the outcome of Cartman and Kyle’s bet. Watch this episode.

03. Casa Bonita

Augh, the top three are all so good! Uploading this image, I was taken by the urge to change my list and put this one at the top. I had to look back and remind myself of what my top two choices were, reaffirm that this really is only number three. Kyle chooses three friends to take to Casa Bonita with him to celebrate his birthday: Stan (natch), Kenny (good choice), and… Butters. Needless to say, Cartman hatches a twisted plan to get him there in Butters’s place, and when things get out of hand, he just keeps digging deeper and deeper. The boys are all in character, the plot’s surprisingly plausible, and the scenario just gets funnier as it goes on. Pretty close to a perfect episode. Watch this episode.