Ep 14. Creme Fraiche

Stan's parents' marriage is on the rocks and Randy's obsession with the Food Network is only making it worse. As Sharon struggles to keep the family together, Randy becomes increasingly enamored with his new culinary gadget, a Shake Weight. He spends all his time in the kitchen, whipping up fancy dishes with the help of his trusty Shake Weight, while Sharon and the kids feel neglected.

Meanwhile, at school, the boys are all competing against each other in a cooking competition. Cartman is convinced that he's going to win with his "Chocolate Salty Balls", which are really just overcooked meatballs covered in melted chocolate. Kyle, on the other hand, is trying to make a healthier dish using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. But when he realizes that he can't compete with Cartman's greasy meatballs, he decides to seek out some professional help.

That's when he meets the French chef who runs the local restaurant, "Les Bos". The chef agrees to help Kyle by introducing him to the art of cooking with Creme Fraiche, an ingredient that Kyle has never heard of before. The chef tells Kyle that Creme Fraiche is the key to making any dish taste amazing, and that he should use it in his competition dish.

Back at home, Randy is still obsessively watching the Food Network, and becomes jealous when he sees a celebrity chef using a different culinary gadget - a sous-vide water bath. He immediately rushes out to buy one, spending all the family's money on it. Sharon is furious, but Randy insists that the sous-vide is the only way to make perfect food.

Meanwhile, the boys are all preparing for the cooking competition, but things start to get out of hand when Cartman's meatballs make everyone violently ill. Chaos ensues, and everyone is scrambling to create a new dish before the judgment panel arrives.

In the end, Kyle wins the competition with his Creme Fraiche dish, and Randy is forced to confront his own narcissism and the damage it's causing to his family. He throws out all his culinary gadgets and decides to focus on the things that really matter - his wife and children.

"Creme Fraiche" is a hilarious and satirical take on the world of foodie culture. It pokes fun at the pretentiousness that often accompanies gourmet cooking, while also highlighting the importance of family and putting loved ones first. The episode is filled with classic South Park humor and memorable one-liners, and is a must-watch for fans of the show.