when was the first episode aired?
August 13, 1997
South Park
 August 13, 1997
is stan the main character in south park Yes, he is. who are the other characters? Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick. is this a movie or tv series? An American animated sitcom what's a sitcom? A sitcom, clipping for situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode. is the original show animated? Yes, it is animated. how many seasons does this show have? 13
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South Park [SEP] Introduction
"South Park" features a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters. Since its debut on August 13, 1997, episodes of "South Park" have been broadcast. It debuted with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest-rated shows and is slated to air new episodes through 2022. Since 2000, each episode has typically been written and produced in the week preceding its broadcast, with Parker serving as the primary writer and director. A one-hour special episode, titled "The Pandemic Special", premiered on September 30, 2020.