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South Park•Season 16•Episode 9

Raising the Bar

8.1/10 · 3,281 votesOct 3, 201223 min

Ranked #3 of 14 in Season 16•+0.6 vs season avg

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Cartman owns up to being fat and decides that driving around on a scooter is his right. Kyle sees that Cartman isn't the only one who finds no shame in his unhealthy lifestyle. Meanwhile, Cartman discovers he has a rival in America’s Sweetheart, Honey Boo

Directed byTrey Parker

Written byDave Weasel, Trey Parker

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Seasons29

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Season 16 Episodes14

Reverse Cowgirl

Cash for Gold

Faith Hilling

Jewpacabra

Butterballs

I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining

Cartman Finds Love

Sarcastaball

Raising the Bar

Insecurity

Going Native

A Nightmare on FaceTime

E13 7.1

A Scause for Applause

E14 7.4

Obama Wins!

Cast5

Trey Parker

Eric Cartman / Stan Marsh (voice)

Matt Stone

Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick (voice)

Mona Marshall

Sheila Broflovski (voice)

April Stewart

Sharon Marsh / Liane Cartman (voice)

Jennifer Howell

Bebe Stevens (voice)

Crew3

Dave Weasel

Writer

Trey Parker

Writer

Trey Parker

Director

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Episode Summary

"Raising the Bar" is episode 9 of South Park season 16. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,281 votes, ranking #3 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Trey Parker and written by Dave Weasel, Trey Parker, it aired on October 3, 2012.

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