: Mr. Mackey's iconic catchphrase became a staple after his drug-fueled spiral in "Ike's Wee Wee".
debuted on April 1, 1998, and holds the record as the show's longest season with 18 episodes . It was a pivotal year that balanced crude shock humor with the beginning of the show's signature social satire and deeper character development. Season Highlights & Major Milestones South Park Season 2
: Episode 17 introduced the Gnomes and their "Phase 1: Collect Underpants, Phase 2: ?, Phase 3: Profit" business model, which remains a popular internet meme. Phase 2: ?