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Stan becomes interested in Scientology, and the Scientologists try to convince him he is to be their new leader. Tom Cruise goes into Stan's closet and refuses to come out, and even denies the fact that he's in the closet. Even R. Kelly's desperate pleas won't convince Tom Cruise to come on out. Meanwhile, Stan's involvement in Scientology puts a strain on his friendship with Kyle.
Episode Info
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Episode number: 9x12 Production Number: 912 Airdate: Wednesday November 16th, 2005 |
Main Cast
 Trey Parker (1)voiced Stan Marsh, Eric Theodore Cartman, Herbert Garrison, Officer Barbrady, Terrance, Timmy, Ned Gerblanski, Satan, Randy Marsh, Various |  Matt Stonevoiced Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McKormick, Gerald Broflovski, Pip Pirrup, Jesus, Jimbo Kearn, Phillip, Saddam, Various |
Episode Notes
According to Matt Stone, the treatment of Scientology in this episode is the reason why Isaac Hayes would later leave the show.
When the Scientology president tells Stan the story of Xenu, a caption flashes on the screen that says: "THIS IS WHAT SCIENTOLOGISTS ACTUALLY BELIEVE."
As a joke, the end credits of this episode were all changed to either "John Smith" or "Jane Smith" to protect themselves against lawsuits from the Church of Scientology.
This particular episode was nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Animated Program category.
The episode was released on several DVD's despite having been requested by Tom Cruise and the Church of Scientology to never be put into DVD format.
Episode Quotes
Stan: Let's just do something fun that's free.
Cartman: Stan, don't you know the first law of physics? Anything that's fun costs at least eight dollars.
Cartman: Stan, don't you know the first law of physics? Anything that's fun costs at least eight dollars.
Stan: Dad! Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet!
Nicole Kidman: Tom, don't you think this has gone on long enough? It's time for you to come out of the closet.
Tom Cruise: But . . . I'm not in the closet
Nicole Kidman: Yes you are, Tom. You need to just come out. I'm not going to think any differently of you, Katie's not going to think any differently of you. You just need to come out, Tom.
Tom Cruise: But I'm not in here though.
Tom Cruise: But . . . I'm not in the closet
Nicole Kidman: Yes you are, Tom. You need to just come out. I'm not going to think any differently of you, Katie's not going to think any differently of you. You just need to come out, Tom.
Tom Cruise: But I'm not in here though.
Cartman: Stan, I just want you to know, I still hate Kyle more than you.
Scientologist: What's better than telling people a stupid story and having them believe you? Having them pay you for it!
Cultural References
Title: Trapped in the Closet
The title of this episode comes from the title of a song by the same name by R. Kelly.
The title of this episode comes from the title of a song by the same name by R. Kelly.
Stan: (to Tom Cruise) Well... I mean, you're not... you're not like as good as Leonardo DiCaprio, but you're okay, I guess.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a famous American actor known for his roles in films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Titanic, and Catch Me if You Can.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a famous American actor known for his roles in films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Titanic, and Catch Me if You Can.
Stan: (to Tom Cruise) I mean, you're not Gene Hackman or that guy who played Napoleon Dynamite, but you're okay.
Movie star Gene Hackman is famous for starring in films like The French Connection, The Unforgiven, and Mississippi Burning.
The guy who played "Napoleon Dynamite" is American actor Jon Heder.
Movie star Gene Hackman is famous for starring in films like The French Connection, The Unforgiven, and Mississippi Burning.
The guy who played "Napoleon Dynamite" is American actor Jon Heder.
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