debuted on April 1, 1998, and holds the record as the show's longest season with 18 episodes . It was a pivotal year that balanced crude shock humor with the beginning of the show's signature social satire and deeper character development. Season Highlights & Major Milestones
: The season premiered with "Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus," a standalone episode featuring the Canadian duo. This famously infuriated fans who had waited months to learn the identity of Cartman's father after the Season 1 cliffhanger. Iconic Quotes & Characters : South Park Season 2
: Cartman first uttered this legendary line in episode 4, "Chickenlover," while serving as a temporary deputy. debuted on April 1, 1998, and holds the