Ep 6. Cartmanland
- TVMA
- July 25, 2001
- 22 min
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8.9 (4,354)
In the fifth season of the popular adult animated series South Park, the sixth episode is titled "Cartmanland." The episode aired on July 25th, 2001, and was directed by Trey Parker.
In this episode, the character Eric Cartman inherits a large sum of money from his grandmother and decides to buy an amusement park, which he names "Cartmanland." The park is designed to be a private space for Cartman alone, with no other visitors or employees, and features all the rides and attractions he wants without the usual lines and crowds associated with amusement parks.
At first, Cartman revels in his new playground, thrilled by the freedom and excitement of having it all to himself. However, as time goes on, he begins to realize that the lack of other people in the park is taking away from his enjoyment of it. He devises a plan to try to attract visitors, but his efforts are unsuccessful, leaving him frustrated and angry.
Meanwhile, the other children of South Park are envious of Cartman's new wealth and the fun he's having at the park. They try to convince him to let them visit, but he refuses, insisting that the park is his and his alone.
The situation heats up when an elderly man named Raleigh, who suffers from a terminal illness, comes to Cartmanland and insists on riding all the coasters in the park. Despite Cartman's attempts to keep him out, Raleigh sneaks in and begins riding the rides, much to Cartman's annoyance.
As the episode unfolds, we see Cartman's frustrated attempts to maintain control over his private amusement park and the struggles of the other characters as they try to convince him to let them in. Along the way, there are plenty of classic South Park moments, including wild rides on roller coasters, snarky jokes, and unexpected plot twists.
In the end, "Cartmanland" is a hilarious and sarcastic commentary on themes of wealth, entitlement, and the limits of private ownership. It features some of the most memorable moments of the season and is sure to leave viewers laughing and thinking long after the credits roll.