Dead Kids
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| Season | s22 |
| Episode | e01 |
| Written By | Trey Parker |
| Production Code | 2201 |
| Original Air Date | 2018-09-26 |
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Official Description
Sharon is overreacting to everything these days and Randy can’t cope. Randy is desperate to help Sharon get her emotions under control and Cartman unexpectedly fails his math test.
Full Description
What I Learned Today
"Don't you guys see what's happened here?! I want you to be angry! Every day we hear about another school shooting! It used to be a big deal! I want it to be a big deal again. ...I want you all to be shocked! I want you all to be sad!"
Memorable Quotes
- "In poker they call it a bluff. I know that right now, Token is shitting his pants. All I need to do now is wait for the poop to stink. " (Eric Cartman)
Greatest Hits
- Randy sings "Where Do I Begin", originally recorded by Andy Williams in 1970.
Characters
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Cameos
- These characters made a notable appearance but didn't have speaking roles in the episode.
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Character Debuts
- We do meet a few new faces in this episode, including a new fourth grader and a friendly parademic.
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Body Count
- A number of kids were killed off-screen in this episode, most notably the members of the "entire" Glee Club...
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Background Appearances
Locations
This episode has fewer locations than many recent episodes, taking place almost entirely within South Park Elementary and the Marsh Residence.
Black Residence
Mala Vista Middle School
Continuity Nods
- Henrietta and Bradley's mother, Mrs. Biggle, who debuted way back in season 7's "Raisins", is finally granted a name here -- Harriet Biggle!
- The Marshes' Living Room remains renovated with an open concept kitchen and dining area from "White People Renovating Houses".
- When Sharon and Randy meet in the yard, she uses a back door rather than the sliding doors usually seen on South Park homes. Time will tell if this is a permanent change.
- Sharon's therapist previously appeared back in season 15's "T.M.I.", where he was Randy's anger management therapist.
- Token and Nichole are trying to make their relationship work again, although she denies that they're dating and insists the reason for their breakup is none of Cartman's business.
- Token and Nichole were dating from season 16's "Cartman Finds Love" until season 20's "Skank Hunt", when all of the girls broke up with their boyfriends... they seem to be the first couple to get back together so far.
- Nichole isn't so willing to put up with Cartman's behavior, having learned her lesson when he tricked her in her debut episode.
Behind The Scenes
In this episode, Mona Marshall reprises the voice of Laura Tucker. She and Elise Gabriel alternate her voice depending on the episode.
The scene with Stan and his family was the first written for this episode.
Where Did The Idea Come From
Pop Culture References
- When Token says he never saw Black Panther, Cartman responds by quoting African-American sitcom catchphrases:
- "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?" was made iconic by Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes. It was previously referenced in "Cartoon Wars Part I"
- "Come on, Raj" is from the '70's sitcom What's Happening?.
- Cartman's 'Private Investigator' storyline, particularly his internal monologue, has been compared to Columbo and ironically, Marvel's own AKA Jessica Jones.
Shout Outs
- Randy can be seen drinking John Adams beer, a reference to the better-known Samuel Adams beer. These men were, in fact, second cousins.
Pwn'd
- Cartman derides the superhero film Black Panther, claiming its a "structural mess" and unoriginal, comparing it to the The Lion King.
Bonus Factoids
- Fan response to this episode on social media was swift with reactions to Stan being "shot" off-screen at the end of the episode; some fans worried for his safety, while others shared memes and jokes suggesting he would be killed off.
Pointless Observations
- This is the second time in just a few episodes, since last season's "Doubling Down", that Cartman's ended up at the Black Residence, chatting kindly with Token's parents despite their son's annoyance.
Errors and Goofs
- When the parents are meeting in the Marsh Residence living room, Steve and Linda Black once again revert to their original appearances. (Notice Linda's sleeves disappear.) They're fine when we see them at home later.
- During the sequence after the last school shooting, when Sharon delivers her speech, Richard Tweek and Ryan Valmer's sleeves disappear due to the usage of the blanket and cocoa prop overlays. Ryan also has some shadows on his bare arms.
Season 22
- e1 Dead Kids
- e2 A Boy and a Priest
- e3 The Problem With a Poo
- e4 TBA
- e5 TBA
- e6 TBA
- e7 TBA
- e8 TBA
- e9 TBA
- e10 TBA