List of South Park Easter Eggs:
Hidden Aliens: Throughout various episodes, aliens can be seen hiding in the background or among the crowd.
“Simpsons Already Did It”: In the episode titled “Simpsons Already Did It,” the title itself is a reference to the long-running animated show “The Simpsons.”
Kenny’s Deaths: In almost every episode featuring Kenny, he meets a gruesome death. Spotting how he dies in each episode can be considered an Easter egg.
Underpants Gnomes: In the episode “Gnomes,” the Underpants Gnomes steal underwear as part of their business plan. Their presence is a reference to a common folkloric creature.
Trapper Keeper: In the episode “Trapper Keeper,” the advanced technology of the Trapper Keeper is a reference to the Terminator movies.
“Woodland Critter Christmas”: In this episode, the woodland critters are a parody of classic Christmas specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
“Good Times with Weapons”: This episode features an anime-style animation and is a homage to Japanese anime.
“Imaginationland”: The entire “Imaginationland” trilogy is filled with Easter eggs, referencing various pop culture icons and characters from movies, TV shows, and video games.
“Make Love, Not Warcraft”: This episode is a parody of the popular online game “World of Warcraft.”
“The Coon Trilogy”: This three-episode arc parodies superheroes like Batman and the Avengers.
“Towelie”: Towelie, the talking towel, is a parody of the trend of merchandise tie-ins for TV shows.
“Guitar Queer-O”: This episode features the video game “Guitar Hero” and mocks the world of competitive gaming.
“Tsst”: The episode title is a play on the sound a person makes when they imitate a whip cracking.
“The Losing Edge”: In this episode, the boys’ baseball team keeps losing intentionally. The title is a reference to “The Winning Edge,” a popular anti-drug PSA from the ’80s.
“ManBearPig”: The character Al Gore’s obsession with the fictional creature ManBearPig is a reference to his real-life campaign against global warming.
“Super Best Friends”: The episode features various religious figures as superheroes, a parody of the Justice League.
“A Ladder to Heaven”: This episode references the adventure film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with its quest to find a hidden treasure.
“Child Abduction Is Not Funny”: The episode parodies the hysteria surrounding child abductions and references the TV show “America’s Most Wanted.”
“Butters’ Bottom Bitch”: The title and plot of this episode reference the phrase “bottom bitch,” which is a term used in the sex industry.
“Cartoon Wars”: This two-part episode satirizes the controversy surrounding the depiction of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in cartoons.
“Casa Bonita”: The episode revolves around the boys trying to go to Casa Bonita, a real Mexican-themed restaurant chain in the United States.
“Imaginationland, Episode II”: In this episode, a battle between good and evil takes place, featuring characters like Luke Skywalker, Gandalf, and Aslan.
“Pee”: This episode parodies the hype and hysteria surrounding the release of the Nintendo Wii gaming console.
“Smug Alert!”: The episode satirizes the hybrid cars trend and Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.”
“Scott Tenorman Must Die”: The title is a reference to the ’80s horror film “Cannibal Holocaust” and follows a revenge plot against Scott Tenorman.
“Christian Rock Hard”: The episode mocks the Christian music industry and features fictional Christian rock bands.
“It Hits the Fan”: This episode marks the first use of the word “shit” uncensored on television.
“Red Hot Catholic Love”: The episode parodies the Catholic Church’s handling of sexual abuse scandals.
“The China Probrem”: This episode satirizes the censorship and restrictions imposed on Western media in China.
“The Ring”: In this episode, the plot revolves around a media trend called “crap face,” which is a parody of reality TV shows like “Jackass.”
“Ass Burgers”: This episode references the long-running animated show “The Simpsons” once again, specifically the character of Bart Simpson.
“Cripple Fight”: In this episode, the fight between Jimmy and Timmy references the fight scene from the movie “They Live.”
“Ginger Kids”: This episode satirizes the prejudice against red-haired individuals and references the “ginger” meme.
“The Return of Chef”: The title of this episode is a reference to “The Return of the Jedi,” the third installment of the original Star Wars trilogy.
“Raisins”: The episode parodies Hooters with a restaurant called “Raisins” and references the restaurant’s marketing tactics.
“Imaginationland, Episode III”: In the final installment of the “Imaginationland” trilogy, characters like Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, and Jason Voorhees make appearances.
“Free Hat”: The episode satirizes George Lucas’ tendency to make changes to his movies, particularly the Star Wars Special Editions.
“Cartmanland”: This episode’s title and plot reference the movie “Jurassic Park.”
“T.M.I.”: The episode’s title stands for “Too Much Information” and parodies the obsession with privacy and personal information.
“The Jeffersons”: In this episode, the character Michael Jackson moves to South Park and references the controversies surrounding the real-life Michael Jackson.
“Scott Tenorman Must Die”: The episode’s plot references the Radiohead song “Creep” and its lyrics.
“The Passion of the Jew”: This episode parodies Mel Gibson’s film “The Passion of the Christ” and its controversy.
“Marjorine”: The episode parodies the spy genre and references movies like “Mission: Impossible.”
“Tweek x Craig”: This episode parodies the concept of slash fiction and fan-created romantic pairings.
“The Death of Eric Cartman”: The episode’s title references the movie “The Death of Superman.”
“It’s a Jersey Thing”: This episode parodies the reality TV show “Jersey Shore” and references various aspects of New Jersey culture.
“The Biggest Douche in the Universe”: The title is a reference to the book “The Douchebag Bible” by George Carlin.
“The Red Badge of Gayness”: The episode references the novel “The Red Badge of Courage” and parodies Civil War reenactments.
“The Wacky Molestation Adventure”: This episode parodies disaster movies like “The Towering Inferno” and references various disaster scenarios.
“Super Fun Time”: The episode’s plot takes inspiration from movies like “Die Hard” and “Inside Man.”
“Elementary School Musical”: This episode parodies high school musicals and references popular musicals like “Grease” and “High School Musical.”
“Britney’s New Look”: The episode satirizes the media’s obsession with Britney Spears and her public image.
“Over Logging”: This episode references the internet’s role in modern life and parodies the film “WarGames.”
“The List”: The episode’s plot references the teen comedy film “Mean Girls” and its concept of a popularity ranking.
“Butterballs”: This episode addresses the issue of bullying and references the movie “The Karate Kid.”
“With Apologies to Jesse Jackson”: The episode’s title references the phrase “With apologies to William Shakespeare” often used in adaptations and parodies.
“Funnybot”: This episode parodies comedy awards shows and references various comedians and their styles.
“A Nightmare on FaceTime”: The episode’s title references the horror movie franchise “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and parodies technology addiction.
“The China Problem”: This episode parodies censorship in Hollywood and references the film “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.”
“The Scoots”: This episode parodies the horror film franchise “The Purge” and references Halloween trick-or-treating traditions.