About

Jimbo Kern is Stan and Shelly's maternal uncle, a Vietnam vet, and an avid gun enthusiast. He's one of the various stereotypical redneck characters in the series.

Jimbo lives with his fellow Vietnam veteran Ned Gerblansky. Together, they have a cable access show called "Huntin' and Killin'" and own a gunshop named Jimbo's Guns.

Memorable Quotes

• "It's coming right for us!" (Volcano)
• "Quick, Ned! THIN OUT THEIR NUMBERS!!!" (The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka)

Alter Egos / Outfits

Hospital Dress Jimbo (Pandemic Special)

Jimbo Pajamas

Jimbo Kern in Airsoft gear

Life Lessons

• ”Hell, everything’s legal in Mexico. IT’S THE AMERICAN WAY.”

Family

Brother-in-law

Randy Marsh

Sister

Sharon Marsh

Nephew

Stan Marsh

Niece

Shelly Marsh

Housemate

Ned Gerblansky

Featured Episodes

• Volcano (s01e02)
• Weight Gain 4000 (s01e03)
• Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride (s01e04)
• An Elephant Makes Love To A Pig (s01e05)
• Starvin' Marvin (s01e08)
• Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo (s01e09)
• Damien (s01e10)
• Cartman's Mom is a Dirty Slut (s01e13)
• Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut (s02e02)
• Ike's Wee Wee (s02e03)
• The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka (s02e06)
• Summer Sucks (s02e08)
• Cow Days (s02e13)
• The Red Badge Of Gayness (s03e14)
• Time To Get Cereal (s22e06)

Bonus Factoids

• Him and Ned are based off characters that Trey Parker drew in highschool.
• In South Park Rally, his last name is Kearn rather than Kern.
• Many fans speculate a possible homosexual relationship between him and Ned. While this is not confirmed, the nature of their relationship does bring up questions about their orientations for some.