The second season of South Park premiered on April 1, 1998, continuing the outrageous and irreverent adventures of Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny in their bizarre Colorado town. Building on the crude humor and satirical edge that made the first season a hit, Season 2 expands on the show's absurdity with even crazier storylines and more outrageous characters. This season features the debut of fan-favorite characters like the psychotic school counselor Mr. Mackey ("M'kay") and the unforgettable Towelie, the talking, pot-smoking towel. Some of the season’s most iconic episodes include Cartman’s Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut, which resolves the mystery of Cartman’s father, Chickenlover, where Officer Barbrady learns to read, and Gnomes, which introduces the hilarious "Step 1: Collect Underpants, Step 3: ???, Step 4: Profit" business model. While still relying on the show's signature shock humor, Season 2 also deepens its satire of politics, pop culture, and social issues. The season was also notable for replacing the oft-killed Kenny with a talking, plastic fetus-like creature named "Mr. Hankey's son," showcasing the show’s growing willingness to break its own rules. By the end of Season 2, South Park had firmly established itself as a cultural phenomenon, proving it was far more than just a one-season wonder.