Ep 7. Cartman Finds Love

In South Park season 16 episode 7, titled "Cartman Finds Love," the show explores a rare side of Cartman as he opens up about his insecurities and falls in love for the first time. Cartman is surprised to find himself attracted to a new student at school, Nicole, who is extremely sweet and kind-hearted. However, he's dismayed to learn that she's already taken by a boy named Token. As the episode progresses, Cartman becomes more and more obsessed with winning Nicole's affection, leading to a chaotic and hilarious series of events.

The episode begins with Cartman aggressively pursuing Nicole, despite her continued disinterest. He soon turns to the Internet for advice, where he meets a girl named Cupid Me. Cupid Me is a Love Guru who claims to be able to help Cartman win Nicole's heart. She advises him to be kinder and more gentle with Nicole, and to stop trying to impress her with grand gestures.

To everyone's surprise, this advice seems to work - and Nicole starts to fall for Cartman's newfound kindness. Meanwhile, Token grows increasingly frustrated with Cartman's attempts to seduce his girlfriend, leading to an epic showdown between the two boys.

As the episode progresses, Cartman becomes more and more consumed with his feelings for Nicole. He starts to see the world through rose-tinted glasses, believing that everything is in his favor, but this takes a turn as people start to be nicer to him also. Stan and Kyle begin to worry about their friend's unusual behavior and urge him to snap out of it before things get out of hand. Simultaneously, Token also decides to act against Cartman to save his relationship with Nicole.

The climax of the episode comes in the form of a romantic dinner between Cartman and Nicole. The two enjoy a great evening together, only for them to find out that Nicole was never interested in Cartman at all. She was, in fact, a lesbian - and was already in a happy relationship with her girlfriend. The revelation crushes Cartman and makes him question his entire existence, leaving viewers with a glimpse of a seldom seen vulnerable side of the character.

Overall, "Cartman Finds Love" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that delves into the complexities of love and relationships from a unique perspective. The writers showcase both the beauty and absurdity of falling in love, while also shining a light on the hidden insecurities behind it. Despite its comedic moments, "Cartman Finds Love" also has a poignant underlying message about empathy and acceptance.