Marjorine -

" Marjorine " is widely considered one of the funniest yet darkest episodes of South Park (Season 9, Episode 9). Most critics and fans highlight it as a peak example of the show's "childhood innocence vs. adult absurdity" era.

While the boys' plot is lighthearted, the subplot involving Butters' parents is noted for being exceptionally dark. Marjorine

Butters is forced to fake his own death (using a pig in a wig) and infiltrate a girls' slumber party as "Marjorine" to steal it. " Marjorine " is widely considered one of

Cartman is convinced the girls have a high-tech "future-telling device," which is actually just a paper fortune teller . While the boys' plot is lighthearted, the subplot

Critics often rank this as one of Butters' best episodes, showcasing his "gentle" nature compared to the boys' "selfishness".

In a parody of Pet Sematary , Stephen buries a pig (which he thinks is Butters) in an Indian burial ground and is later horrified when the "real" Butters returns, locking him in the basement and offering him a "live woman" (a saleswoman) to eat. Critical Consensus