The Hilarious Way South Park’s Creators Keep Track Of The Show’s Complicated Lore

With 28 seasons and counting, “South Park” has satirized much of modern society over the course of six U.S. presidential administrations. With over 300 episodes, multiple specials on Paramount+, and even a feature-length film, series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have crafted nearly three decades worth of stories within its floating timeline. Given how long the series has been on the air, the lore can grow complicated.

Much like “The Simpsons,” which “South Park” lampooned in the Season 6 episode “Simpsons Already Did It,” so many stories and certain character dynamics have already been explored in past episodes. Given the sheer volume of content produced,…