[S4E14] Pip (a.k.a. Great Expectations)

[s4e14] Pip (a.k.a. Great Expectations) Apr 2026

The South Park episode (S4E14), also known as "Great Expectations," is one of the most polarizing and unique entries in the series' history. Aired on November 29, 2000, it is a comedic retelling of Charles Dickens’s 1861 novel, starring the series' resident British punching bag, Pip. Critical & Fan Reception

The third act takes a sharp turn into "surreal lunacy". It's revealed that Miss Havisham is building a "Genesis Device" powered by the tears of broken-hearted men to achieve eternal youth through a body-swap with Estella. [S4E14] Pip (a.k.a. Great Expectations)

A major point of contention is the total absence of the show's lead quartet (Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny), making it one of only two episodes to do so. Fans found it difficult to invest in a 22-minute special centered on an unpopular side character. The South Park episode (S4E14), also known as

The episode is divided into three acts, introduced by an inspired Malcolm McDowell cameo as "A British Person". It's revealed that Miss Havisham is building a