Content guide
Preview first — about 14+
South Park S1 E3, “Volcano”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 14+.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (6); Alcohol & drugs (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 14+Violence, drinking, mild language in adult animation.
Parents need to know that South Park S1 E3, "Volcano", is a adult animation episode. The series is known for tV-MA. Rated here so you know which episodes are roughest, not because it is kids TV. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence includes Don't ever walk with your gun unless the safety's on. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Never spill your beer in the bullet chamber. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in South Park S1 E3:
Don't ever walk with your gun unless the safety's on.
Okay, each of you young'uns take a gun, a beer and some smokes.
Why? - Because it loves the taste of blood and likes to add pieces to its deformed body.
Deformed how? On his left arm, instead of a hand, he has - A hook! - A knife! No, a piece of celery.
We'll be on the cover of Guns & Ammo.
Only now in this late hour do I see the folly of guns.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in South Park S1 E3:
Never spill your beer in the bullet chamber.
Uncle Jimbo, we don't drink beer.
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