South Park Season 5 Episode 5
South Park
Season 5

Ep 5. Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow

  • TV-MA
  • July 18, 2001
  • 22 min
  • 7.0  (2,693)

South Park is a popular animated series that follows the antics of a group of elementary school children and their families living in the titular Colorado town. In season 5, episode 5, titled "Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow," the focus is on two of the show's most beloved characters - Terrance and Phillip, the Canadian comedy duo who speak with exaggerated accents and enjoy farting on each other.

The episode begins with the boys excitedly anticipating the release of a documentary about Terrance and Phillip's rise to fame. The hype surrounding the film is immense - lines stretch around the block and fans are camping out for days just to get a glimpse of the two comedians. Meanwhile, Kyle is unimpressed by the hype surrounding the film and insists that Terrance and Phillip aren't even that funny.

As the documentary plays, we get a look at the early careers of Terrance and Phillip. They started out performing in a strip club as a way to make some cash, but eventually made their way to a Canadian television network. The network executives were hesitant to give them a show at first, but when their crude humor turned out to be a hit with audiences, they became overnight sensations.

The remainder of the documentary is a series of interviews with Terrance and Phillip's friends, family, and colleagues. We learn about their humble beginnings, their thoughts on censorship and free speech, and the struggles they faced on their path to fame. The documentary also touches on the controversy surrounding the duo - many people find their humor offensive and distasteful.

Back in South Park, Kyle's insistence that Terrance and Phillip aren't funny leads him on a personal mission to expose them as frauds. He gathers evidence of their past mistakes and misdeeds, hoping to prove to his friends that they're not worth idolizing. However, his efforts backfire when his friends accuse him of being jealous and try to convince him that Terrance and Phillip are actually comedic geniuses.

The episode ultimately ends with a concert featuring Terrance and Phillip, who perform their traditional fart-heavy routine to a raucous crowd. Despite Kyle's protests, his friends are thoroughly entertained and inspired by the duo's performance.

"Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow" is a classic episode of South Park that lampoons the idea of celebrity worship and the controversy surrounding censorship and free speech. It also provides a deeper look into the characters of Terrance and Phillip, who are often portrayed as one-dimensional figures solely interested in bodily functions. The episode is sure to delight fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a good fart joke.

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  • First Aired
    July 18, 2001
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (2,693)