South Park Season 2 | 2026 |

debuted on April 1, 1998, and holds the record as the show's longest season with 18 episodes . It was a pivotal year that balanced crude shock humor with the beginning of the show's signature social satire and deeper character development. Season Highlights & Major Milestones

: "Ike’s Wee Wee" revealed for the first time that Kyle's brother, Ike , was adopted from Canada. Notable Episodes South Park Season 2

: Cartman first uttered this legendary line in episode 4, "Chickenlover," while serving as a temporary deputy. debuted on April 1, 1998, and holds the

: Mr. Mackey's iconic catchphrase became a staple after his drug-fueled spiral in "Ike's Wee Wee". Notable Episodes : Cartman first uttered this legendary

: Episode 17 introduced the Gnomes and their "Phase 1: Collect Underpants, Phase 2: ?, Phase 3: Profit" business model, which remains a popular internet meme.

: The season premiered with "Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus," a standalone episode featuring the Canadian duo. This famously infuriated fans who had waited months to learn the identity of Cartman's father after the Season 1 cliffhanger. Iconic Quotes & Characters :