Ep 11. Tom's Rhinoplasty

Tom's Rhinoplasty is the eleventh episode of South Park's first season. The episode revolves around Wendy's infatuation with their substitute teacher Ms. Ellen, who everyone craves to get attention from. Wendy gets jealous when Cartman captures Ms. Ellen's attention and seeks Stan and Kyle's help to improve her looks to impress Ms. Ellen. They suggest she gets a nose job and recommend going to Tom's Rhinoplasty, a plastic surgery center in South Park.

Meanwhile, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Hat take a leave of absence from their teaching jobs and embark on a mission to find Mr. Hat's long-lost father. They visit a psychic to unravel the mystery of Mr. Hat's father's whereabouts through their spirits.

At Tom's Rhinoplasty, the boys convince Wendy to undergo the surgery to impress Ms. Ellen. Tom, a plastic surgeon, takes Wendy under his wing and performs the operation. After the surgery, Wendy's appearance changes drastically, and everyone, including Ms. Ellen, notices her new look. However, things take a turn when Tom, smitten by Wendy's beauty, starts hitting on her, leading to chaos in the school.

The episode is filled with humor, satire, and social commentary on the beauty standards set by society. The absurdity of seeking an extreme solution to impress someone is showcased through Wendy's character. The episode also highlights the absurdity of the beauty industry, where people feel pressured and insecure about their appearance, leading them to undergo extreme cosmetic procedures.

The plot also reflects on the infatuation of students with their teachers, leading them to go to any extent for their attention. The episode critiques this behavior of students, showing how this obsession affects their social and personal lives.

The subplot of Mr. Garrison's search for Mr. Hat's father adds a layer of humor and absurdity to the episode. The contrast between the seriousness of the teacher's mission and Wendy's obsession with beauty creates a perfect balance of humor and satire.

The episode features the show's signature South Park-style animation, which adds to the humor and satire of the plot. The humor is often crass and confrontational, with the episode's jokes aimed at both adults and children.

Tom's Rhinoplasty is a classic South Park episode that blends humor, satire, and social commentary with the absurdity of beauty standards and student-teacher infatuations. The episode showcases the show's style of humor and animation, making it an unforgettable experience for South Park fans.