Ep 13. Cartman's Incredible Gift

In South Park season 8 episode 13, titled "Cartman's Incredible Gift," the town is captivated by the arrival of a psychic medium named John Edward, who claims that he can communicate with the dead. Cartman, who is skeptical of Edward's abilities, decides to test his powers by pretending to be his own psychic alter-ego, The Coon.

As Edward makes his way around South Park, encountering various residents and delivering messages from their deceased loved ones, Cartman becomes increasingly frustrated with his inability to expose Edward as a fraud. Meanwhile, Kyle is dealing with his own paranormal troubles, as he believes that his deceased grandmother's ghost is haunting him.

As the episode progresses, it becomes apparent that Edward may not be the con artist that Cartman thought he was. In a surprising twist, Edward reveals that he had a vision of the 9/11 attacks before they occurred, and that he has been tormented by the guilt of not being able to prevent them. This revelation leads to a dramatic confrontation between Edward and the town's residents, as they grapple with questions about fate, free will, and the power of prophecy.

Despite the heavy subject matter, "Cartman's Incredible Gift" remains true to South Park's irreverent style, packed with crude humor and biting social commentary. The episode sharply satirizes the cultural obsession with psychics and paranormal phenomena, while also exploring deeper questions about the nature of belief and the human desire for answers. With its mix of sharp wit and unexpected emotional depth, "Cartman's Incredible Gift" stands out as one of the highlights of South Park's eighth season.