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Plot. Fourth grader Scott Malkinson asks his father Clark, a technician for Park County Cable, if they can subscribe to the streaming service Disney+. Clark rebukes him for having repeatedly made this request, telling him that the cable television they have is sufficient, and that he is tired of the growing popularity of streaming media.
Dec 4, 2019 · Basic Cable: Directed by Trey Parker. With Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Betty Boogie Parker. Scott Malkinson's future with the new girl in his class depends on him getting the latest streaming platform, but Scott's dad refuses to move beyond basic cable.
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- Animation, Comedy
- Trey Parker
- 2019-12-04
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Scott Malkinson's desperate to impress the new girl in his class.
The episode starts with Scott Malkinson's normal routine of checking his insulin level. When he gets to the breakfast table, he asks his dad if he can get Disney+. Clark refuses since he believes cable is enough and streaming services are going straight to hell.
Scott heads to school, where Mr. Mackey introduces a new girl, Sophie Gray. When Sophie tells the class that she has diabetes, Scott falls in love with her and speaks to the boys for help. Cartman warns him that if the two have a baby it would have "super diabetes", while Jimmy warns him that there will be stiff competition. Cartman and the boys then make fun of Scott's diabetes.
Clark is called on when the Stotch family has issues with their cable. He is warned that they are losing customers because of their slow service, but Clark still procrastinates, going shopping and bowling before getting to the Stotch house. Stephen then says that they should get streaming services and Clark hits back, saying that streaming is destroying the town.
At school, Pete introduces himself to Sophie, saying that the other people who have hit on her are posers. Scott then comes over and, after Pete leaves, tells her that he has diabetes too. He then tries and fails to connect with her until she brings up The Mandalorian. Scott lies and says he watches it, and the two arrange to watch it at his house.
Scott then goes home and tells his parents about his girlfriend, and says they need to get Disney+. Clark once again refuses, and, after mocking his son, calls up the other cable workers to arrange a meeting about the streaming services.
Most of the cable workers arrive late, angering Clark. Clark then explains they were the ones who laid the cables for the companies and they should take them out. The group then split up to collect the parts, but procrastinate again instead of getting the parts, once again angering Clark.
AV Club gave "Basic Cable" a "B+" rating saying: "Now that South Park has hopefully gotten all of the shit out of its system this season, it’s back this week with a new target, streaming services. I have been hoping Trey and Matt would tackle this growing worldwide problem. We’re at code level dragon, I don’t even think One Punch Man could take care of this particular crisis, but Scott Malkinson’s dad believes he can. It’s like Oprah came to South Park this season because everyone has been getting their show within THE show. Last week it was the ladies, this week it’s time to spend some quality time with Scott Malkinson for episode 9, titled, “Basic Cable”."
IGN gave "Basic Cable" a "8.2" rating saying: ""Basic Cable" can't compare to the uproariously entertaining "Turd Burglars," but it does continue the show's recent, welcome trend of returning to a more classic mold. This episode is surprisingly heartfelt, fleshing out a formerly forgettable character in Scott Malkinson and even showing the softer side of Cartman. The cable TV-related humor is a bit stale, but not enough to ruin the fun. This episode is nothing if not a solid lead-in to next week's finale."
Scott desperately wants to impress the new girl at school by getting Disney Plus, but faces a tough time convincing his Dad who works for the local Cable Company.
At South Park Elementary, the Fourth Grade class learns that the newest student, a girl named Sophie Gray, who also has diabetes. As Scott's friends are always ridiculing him for having diabetes, Scott believes she is perfect for him, and declares that he is in love with her.
- e09
- s23
- 2.3K
South Park S23 E9. Scott Malkinson's future with the new girl in his class depends on him getting the latest and greatest streaming platform. Scott's dad works for the local cable company...
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