Trapped in the Closet
- Episode aired Nov 16, 2005
- TV-MA
- 22m
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
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Several religious leaders recongize Stan as the second coming of L. Ron Hubbard, and a whole soap opera unfolds with the help from a famous R&B sensation.Several religious leaders recongize Stan as the second coming of L. Ron Hubbard, and a whole soap opera unfolds with the help from a famous R&B sensation.Several religious leaders recongize Stan as the second coming of L. Ron Hubbard, and a whole soap opera unfolds with the help from a famous R&B sensation.
Trey Parker
- Stan Marsh
- (voice)
- (as John Smith)
- …
Matt Stone
- Kyle Broflovski
- (voice)
- (as John Smith)
- …
John 'Nancy' Hansen
- John Travolta
- (voice)
- (as John Smith)
Mona Marshall
- Kelly
- (voice)
- (as Jane Smith)
April Stewart
- Sharon Marsh
- (voice)
- (as Jane Smith)
- …
- Director
- Writers
- Trey Parker(uncredited)
- Matt Stone(uncredited)
- Kenny Hotz
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThis episode's mocking of Scientology supposedly did not sit well with Isaac Hayes (Chef), a practicing Scientologist. Co-creator Matt Stone stated that Hayes voiced his concerns to him, and that it was clear that he had been pressured into requesting the episode to be canceled (a moot point, as it had already been broadcast by then). Four months later, a statement was issued in Hayes' name that he had left the show. However, after Hayes' death, his son stated that Hayes had suffered a stroke that left him in no condition to quit on his own. Supposedly, one of Hayes' close confidants (all Scientologists as well) had made the statement on Hayes' behalf.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the episode, Stan dares Scientologists to sue him. The closing credits list everyone as John Smith or Jane Smith, in preparation for the show getting sued.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Controversial Cartoon Episodes (2014)
- SoundtracksSouth Park (theme song)
Music by Primus
Lyrics by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Performed by Les Claypool, Trey Parker and Matt Stone
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Stone and Parker's rip into the Church of Scientology goes a little deeper in this riotous episode. Stan gets duped into taking a Test for Depression that measures his Thetan level. When his readings indicate that his count is phenomenal to the point that he only matches one other person--the late L.Ron Hubbard,founder of Scientology--the church sets out not only to make Stan a member but practically anoint him their new leader and heir to the kingdom.
This,of course,leads to a migration of Scientologists from all over to Colorado,including two of the most famous ones out there--John Travolta and Tom Cruise--and there's where the fun picks up.
Having un-officially introduced the expression "Dad,Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet!",this show is basically a good old fashioned roundhouse kick to the very rich and influential "church",which a bit of a poke or two at the then blissfully hilarious as well as popular R.Kelly and his "In the Closet"video serial. Around this time is when longtime contributor,legendary musician Isaac Hayes(himself a Scientologist)acrimoniously parted ways with the South Park show and creators,which would thusly lead to an episode killing off Hayes' charact3er,Chef.
The end credits round this off,an allusion to the litigious nature of the victims of this show's parody. A clever topper to a blissfully funny episode.
This,of course,leads to a migration of Scientologists from all over to Colorado,including two of the most famous ones out there--John Travolta and Tom Cruise--and there's where the fun picks up.
Having un-officially introduced the expression "Dad,Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet!",this show is basically a good old fashioned roundhouse kick to the very rich and influential "church",which a bit of a poke or two at the then blissfully hilarious as well as popular R.Kelly and his "In the Closet"video serial. Around this time is when longtime contributor,legendary musician Isaac Hayes(himself a Scientologist)acrimoniously parted ways with the South Park show and creators,which would thusly lead to an episode killing off Hayes' charact3er,Chef.
The end credits round this off,an allusion to the litigious nature of the victims of this show's parody. A clever topper to a blissfully funny episode.
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- Runtime22 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
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