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South Park: Red Sleigh Down

Cartman wants a particular toy this Christmas, but he knows he won't get it because he's been too naughty. He realizes he's going to have to do something extra special to get on the good list, so he creates a plan to bring Christmas to Iraq. With the help of Mr. Hankey, Santa agrees to visit Iraq, but his sleigh is shot down. It's up to Jesus Christ to save Santa Claus.


9.6/10 (8 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 6x17
Production Number: 617
Airdate: Wednesday December 11th, 2002



Main Cast
Trey Parker (1)Trey Parker (1)
voiced Stan Marsh, Eric Theodore Cartman, Herbert Garrison, Officer Barbrady, Terrance, Timmy, Ned Gerblanski, Satan, Randy Marsh, Various
Matt StoneMatt Stone
voiced Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McKormick, Gerald Broflovski, Pip Pirrup, Jesus, Jimbo Kearn, Phillip, Saddam, Various
Mona MarshallMona Marshall
voiced Sheila Broflovski, Linda Stotch, Various
Eliza SchneiderEliza Schneider
voiced Mayor McDaniels, Liane Cartman, Mrs. McKormick, Wendy Testaburger, Shelly Marsh, Sharon Marsh, Various

Recap

It's almost Christmas and Cartman's got his naughty/nice accountant (Kyle's cousin Kyle) hard at work. When the numbers are run, it seems that Cartman actually OWES Santa presents since he has been far too naughty. Cartman realizes that he will have to perform the nicest Christmas act ever, and sets out to spread the holiday joy to Iraq. Meanwhile in town, the lighting of the Christmas tree is about to take place, but first, Jimmy sings the "Twelve Days of Christmas." His speech impediment causes his song to last the entire night...

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Episode Notes
This episode marks Kenny's first appearance since "Kenny Dies." Jesus dies in this episode, and perhaps Jesus' death is somehow linked to Kenny's resurrection.



Episode Quotes
Iraqi General: They say that the Chinese were the first to experiment with a little shock to the testicles...
Santa: Oh no! Not Santa's balls!

Santa: No... don't worry, Jesus, it's nothing. It's just a scratch.
Jesus: You're a... bad liar. Yay. But we sure gave them one hell of a fight, huh?
Santa: We sure did, Jesus.
Stan: Dude, this is pretty f*cked up right here.

Stan: Oh my God. The Iraqis killed Jesus.
Kyle: You bastards!



Cultural References
Three Kings:

Much of the torture scene with Santa is a parody of the torture scene between Mark Wahlberg's character and Saïd Taghmaoui's character in the film Three Kings (1999). Captain Said, played by Saïd, shocks Troy Barlow, played by Mark Wahlberg. He also makes him drink oil, and often refers to Troy as "my main man."



Episode References
Kyle: Hey - aren't you guys the underpants gnomes?

The underpants gnomes were introduced in episode 2x17 "Gnomes (a.k.a. Underpants Gnomes)."



Other Episode Crew

CreatorTrey Parker (1)  |  Matt Stone
 

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