Which South Park episode won the 2005 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program?

“Best Friends Forever” won the 2005 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. It is the South Park episode that satirizes the Terri Schiavo right-to-die controversy through Kenny’s medical crisis.

The episode is the fourth episode of South Park’s ninth season and first aired on March 30, 2005. Kenny receives a powerful PSP and becomes essential to a heavenly battle after reaching an advanced level in a video game. He is then struck by an ice-cream truck and left in a persistent vegetative state, prompting a fierce dispute over his treatment.

The episode’s Emmy recognition is sometimes confused with other acclaimed South Park episodes. “Trapped in the Closet” was nominated in 2006, while “Make Love, Not Warcraft” won the same category in 2007. “Casa Bonita” was popular with fans but did not win this award. “Best Friends Forever” was also notable as South Park’s first Emmy win in this category.