Content guide
Heavy — skip for under 16
South Park S23 E2, “Band in China”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 5/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 5/5 — Heavy — skip for under 16.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (1); Swearing (7); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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 16+Language, drinking, violence in adult animation.
Parents need to know that South Park S23 E2, "Band in China", 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. Driven by swearing (explicit, in dialogue), with alcohol & drugs alongside it. Violence includes Dad, why are you covered in honey and blood? Dad, did you kill Winnie the Pooh? Winnie…. Language includes strong swearing — for example, The Chinese seem to exploit their own people - with forced labor that - Shut the fuck…. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — And also, I'm addicted to cocaine. 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 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in South Park S23 E2:
Dad, why are you covered in honey and blood? Dad, did you kill Winnie the Pooh? Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh Oh, yeah, I did kill Winnie the Pooh.
Swearing 7 moments
How Swearing shows up in South Park S23 E2:
The Chinese seem to exploit their own people - with forced labor that - Shut the fuck up, Thor! You're here to flex and not think, ya fucking bitch! Please, Mr.
You are a fat diabetic bear, and if the Chinese don't want you, then I don't either! Now, who the fuck is Mr.
I'm going to have to live on that fucking farm forever.
Alright, who's the asshole? Which one of you decided to go and start badmouthing the Chinese government?! Who here thought they had permission to say anything critical of Chinese politics?! Well, it is true, sir.
that I'm losing Chinese customers because of some shithead that's not even from my company?!
Man, this is really good shit.
They're still pissed off about the bear.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in South Park S23 E2:
And also, I'm addicted to cocaine.
…"Howdy, neighbor" I'm headin' down to Tegridy Farms Gonna see if I can't unwind TOWELIE: I got some weed and I don't know what's going on RANDY: So come on down to Tegridy Farms And meet some friends of mine…
We're gonna move back to our old house? No! I've been trying to figure out how to make more money selling weed.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.