| "Awesom-O" | |
|---|---|
| South Park episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Featured music | "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago |
| Production code | 802 |
| Original air date | April 14, 2004 |
"Awesom-O" is the fifth episode in the eighth season of the American animated television series South Park. The 116th episode overall, the second in production order of Season 8 instead of the fifth, it originally aired on Comedy Central in the United States on April 14, 2004. The episode was written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker.
In the episode, Cartman masquerades as a robot, named AWESOM-O, in an attempt to gain Butters' trust, hoping he can convince Butters to tell him secrets he can use to embarrass Butters. While Butters is thrilled to have found a new best friend, Hollywood is after the phony robot to develop their next big blockbuster and the U.S. Army believes AWESOM-O is a new secret weapon.