Ep 12. Clubhouses
- TVMA
- September 23, 1998
- 22 min
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7.9 (3,086)
In South Park season 2 episode 12, titled "Clubhouses," the boys are on a quest to build a clubhouse in order to attract girls.
Kyle, Stan, Cartman and Kenny each bring their own unique skills to the table, and they begin to construct their clubhouse with the intention of making it the coolest and most exclusive place in town. However, their plans are derailed when Wendy and her friends express interest in joining the club.
The boys are torn between wanting to include the girls and maintain their privacy, and the situation only becomes more complicated when a group of fifth-graders start building their own clubhouse nearby. The boys engage in a turf war with the fifth-graders, competing to see whose clubhouse will ultimately be the better one.
Meanwhile, Randy Marsh and his friend, Gerald Broflovski, are dealing with their own marital problems. After a night of drinking, the two find themselves in a compromising position with each other's wives. The situation becomes more and more absurd as the two men try to cover up their infidelity and maintain the façade of their seemingly perfect marriages.
As the boys continue to build their clubhouse, they realize that their desire for exclusivity is causing them to lose sight of what's really important. They eventually come to the realization that the true value of their clubhouse is not in keeping others out, but in inviting people in and creating a sense of community.
"Clubhouses" is a hilarious and thought-provoking episode that explores themes of exclusivity, loyalty, and the importance of relationships. It also features some classic South Park moments, including the infamous "truth or dare" scene and a hilariously absurd subplot involving Randy and Gerald.