[s21e6] Sons A Witches (Working Walkthrough)
Praised it for calling out self-righteous hypocrisy —specifically men who distance themselves from "monsters" like Harvey Weinstein while still benefiting from the same power imbalances.
Randy and his friends dress as witches for "Jack and Crack Witch Week." When one member becomes a "real" evil witch and starts kidnapping children, the other men become obsessed with proving they are "good" witches to avoid being associated with him.
For a deep dive, the SMB: A South Park Review podcast dedicated a full episode (Episode #286) to discussing this specific installment. [S21E6] Sons A Witches
Reviewers were split on whether the episode's "both sides" approach was effective or dismissive.
Critiqued the show for hiding behind its "equal-opportunity offender" status to avoid taking a firm stance, calling it "business as usual" for the series. Plot & Key Themes Reviewers were split on whether the episode's "both
(South Park Season 21, Episode 6) is a satirical take on the #MeToo movement and toxic masculinity, using a literal "witch hunt" as its central metaphor . It originally aired on 25 October 2017. Critical Consensus
Eric Cartman tries to get rid of his girlfriend, Heidi Turner, because she takes too long to get ready. This plot is often cited by fans on Reddit as a highlight for its dark parody of abusive relationships and references to The Shining . It originally aired on 25 October 2017
Found it effective for focusing on the broader culture of toxic masculinity rather than just political figures like Trump.