Phew, this took me so long, but I'm really happy with how all these came out!
There's a couple oddballs in these line ups, so I'll just go ahead and explain some less direct headcanons:
So Tara is just the name I gave to that one random background goth girl in season 8 episode 7, cause I thought her design was really cute and I wanted to draw her, and then I thought since Stan's goth name is Raven, I could name her Tara and now I have the dumb little headcanon that Stan and her wrote "My Immortal" (Since that fanfic was written by two girls named Tara and Raven)
I also headcanon her as Michael's younger adoptive sister who he doesn't let hang out with his friends cause he thinks she's a poser.
and Alexandra Cartman is Cartman's cousin from Season 2 episode 16, I really like the idea of her meeting and being friends with Shelley and Kevin. (I also headcanon her as trans cause I like to think she told Cartman about transgender people before "The Cissy" and that's why he had some accurate information despite clearly not really knowing much more than surface level stuff, and then she pushes him into a snowbank for the stunt he pulls )
I also drew the goth kids (and Ike, Karen and Tricia) WAY before the PC specials came out, so their designs don't really have any influence from their canon adult designs. Which is kind of a shame cause I really liked Firkle's post covid design being a big beefy tatted up punk, but I'm too attached to my little rat version of Firkle to make any changes lol.
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South Park Filler Guide - Season 5
Link for Season 1 Link for Season 2
Link for Season 3 Link for Season 4
I find the existence of filler guides quite amusing, since for some shows it makes sense (like Naruto), but for others (like Pokemon) it absolutely doesn’t and they still exist. So here is an attempt to do an absolutely unnecessary one just for fun. 😅
The classifications are CANON (an episode with major storylines present), LORE (in which we get significant backstory or world building, but could be skippable) and FILLER (completely skippable episodic storytelling, not connected to overarching story arcs)
PLS my analysis will have spoilers, if you’re a first time viewer, just scroll to the bottom and read the list and only read full text if you are familiar with the content of the show already!
S5E1
Scott Tenorman Must Die is CANON
It is an important episode, it develops Eric and morphs him into a new role, kind of a villain origin story. Also, yes, this is not a mistake, this IS the intended season premiere. It aired as episode 4, but it is earlier by production code.
S5E2
It Hits The Fan is FILLER
Curse words now have an origin story.
S5E3
Cripple Fight is CANON
This is how Stan, Kenny, Eric, Butters and Timmy first met Jimmy. Butters also slowly but surely emerges as a major character.
S5E4
Super Best Friends is CANON
Be aware, this is very canon, despite some sites pulling it for... Being culturally inclusive? Oh no, I posted a drawing of Muhammad, hope I don't get cancelled.
S5E5
Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow is LORE
If you for some reason really like these two, this one episode helps you get how Terrance has put on weight, since he will be seen in later episodes more plump than before.
S5E6
Cartmanland is FILLER
This is one of the episodes in which we see Kyle and Eric being universally opposed forces. But other than that it's just cementing the status quo.
S5E7
Proper Condom Use is CANON
Because of Diane and Mr. Mackey side-plot which kinda has further consequences, not really, but it's a red herring for a cause of death.
S5E8
Towelie is CANON
Only because Towelie will be back and otherwise you can't really explain him existing.
S5E9
Osama Bin Laden has Farty Pants is FILLER
It was important to US citizens, but basically nonexistent in the further South Park lore.
S5E10
How to Eat with Your Butt is FILLER
It's a great Eric episode that also helped Jimmy to come to the foreground, but other than that the events aren't important.
S5E11
The Entity is CANON
Because of Kyle. No, not the Broflovski kid, Kyle 2. I mean Kyle 1, the OG. He will be back.
S5E12
Here Comes the Neighborhood is FILLER
Tolkien gets an episode, the whole thing is like a Peanuts special, it's great. Overall it doesn't account to much and Tolkien will have time to shine later too.
S5E13
Kenny Dies is CANON
Obvious. One of the main characters die. I won't tell you who it is, but they for sure will stay dead, so that's a canon episode for sure.
S5E14
Butters' Very Own Episode is...
Well, what do you think? It has a different theme song, it focuses on characters that were never the focus before. It's also the most important episode in context of the next season, basically Butters gets his own pilot backdoor episode for his ascension to main cast member, while we also get to know his parents in depth. A bit of Herbert lore in this as well as Old Farmer's introduction.
SPOILER-FREE RUNDOWN
Again, CANON means you should watch it, FILLER means you can skip it, LORE is somewhere in-between, any episode with the LORE label will have an explanation that helps you decide if you should include it or not.
S5E1 Scott Tenorman Must Die is CANON
S5E2 It Hits The Fan is FILLER
S5E3 Cripple Fight is CANON
S5E4 Super Best Friends is CANON
S5E5 Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow is LORE*
S5E6 Cartmanland is FILLER
S5E7 Proper Condom Use is CANON
S5E8 Towelie is CANON
S5E9 Osama Bin Laden has Farty Pants is FILLER
S5E10 How to Eat with Your Butt is FILLER
S5E11 The Entity is CANON
S5E12 Here Comes the Neighborhood is FILLER
S5E13 Kenny Dies is CANON
S5E14 Butters' Very Own Episode is CANON
*If you need to know about Terrance's personal health
CANON counter:
S1: 9 out of 13
S2: 3 out of 18
S3: 6 out of 18
S4: 10 out of 17
S5: 8 out of 14
Overall: 36 out of 80
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