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16 Years Ago, South Park's Most Controversial Episode Premiered (And It's Still Banned in 2026)

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Sixteen years ago today, South Park aired its most controversial episode with "201," which created a firestorm for depicting Muhammad.
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16 Years Ago, South Park's Most Controversial Episode Premiered (And It's Still Banned in 2026)

Sixteen years ago today, South Park aired its most controversial episode with "201," which created a firestorm for depicting Muhammad.

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ComicBook.com broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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