| "Eek, a Penis!" | |
|---|---|
| South Park episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 12 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Production code | 1205 |
| Original air date | April 9, 2008 |
"Eek, a Penis!" is the fifth episode in the twelfth season of the American animated sitcom South Park.[1] The 172nd episode of the series overall, it originally aired on Comedy Central in the United States on April 9, 2008. In the episode, Mrs. Garrison seeks to become a man again through the help of a new medical procedure. The subplot focuses on Cartman's attempt to teach struggling inner-city school children how to succeed by cheating. This plot is a parody of the 1988 film Stand and Deliver, with Eric Cartman playing a role similar to that of Jaime Escalante. The episode was rated TV-MA L for strong language in the United States.
The episode was written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker and co-written by series co-creator Matt Stone.