Ep 13. Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut (1)

South Park is a cartoon series known for its offensive and satirical humor, with a focus on social and political commentary. In season 1, episode 13, titled "Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut (1)," the show tackles the issue of promiscuity and paternity tests.

The episode begins with the fourth-grade students being given a sex education lesson by their teacher, Ms. Crabtree. When Cartman realizes he doesn't know who his real father is, he becomes obsessed with finding out. He questions his mother, who refuses to tell him, only giving him vague and evasive answers. This leads Cartman to believe that his mother is a slut and has been with many men.

Meanwhile, the other boys in the class are working on a science project involving genetics and blood types. Cartman becomes convinced that he can determine his father's identity through a paternity test by comparing his blood type to his mother's and any potential fathers.

The rest of the episode follows Cartman's attempts to gather blood samples from various men in town, including Chef, the boys' school counselor Mr. Mackey, and even a group of Jehovah's Witnesses. However, every time he gets a sample, it gets stolen or lost, leading to hilariously absurd situations.

As the boys work on their genetics project, they learn about dominant and recessive genes, leading to another subplot involving Kyle's little brother Ike, who is adopted and has Canadian genes. This leads to a joke-filled bit about Canadians, including their accent and love for hockey.

The episode culminates in a cliffhanger, with the revelation of who Cartman's real father is. However, to find out his identity, viewers will have to watch the second part of this two-part episode, "Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut (2)."

Overall, "Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut (1)" showcases South Park's trademark style of humor, with crude jokes, satire, and social commentary. It also features several memorable moments and catchphrases, cementing its place as a classic episode in the show's history.