South Park Season 5

Right now you can watch South Park Season 5 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. With 5,046 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Trey Parker is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, South Park Season 5 is worth clearing space for. South Park Season 5 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Join Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as they welcome Jimmy the new handi-capable kid in town & Towelie, Radiohead guest stars, Big Gay Al returns, and Terrance and Phillip break up. For them, it’s all part of growing up in South Park! Trey Parker and Matt Stone lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2001. What keeps South Park Season 5 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, South Park Season 5 respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Trey Parker's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.