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Mr. Garrison undergoes sex reassignment surgery, feeling like he is a "woman trapped in a man's body". Post-surgery, he adopts the name "Ms. Garrison" and expects to experience biological female functions, such as periods and pregnancy, leading to a realization that the surgery was purely cosmetic.

The episode follows three interconnected storylines where characters use surgery to transform their physical identities: Mr. Garrison's Fancy New Vagina

Kyle’s father, Gerald, initially opposes Kyle's surgery but changes his mind after being convinced to fulfill his own dream of becoming a dolphin. Thematic Analysis and Controversy It is widely recognized as one of the

is the premiere episode of the ninth season of the animated series South Park , first airing on March 9, 2005. It is widely recognized as one of the show's most controversial and graphic episodes due to its use of actual medical footage of a sex reassignment surgery and its satirical take on identity. Plot Summary such as periods and pregnancy

After being told by a coach that he cannot play basketball because "Jews cannot play basketball," Kyle undergoes surgery to become a tall African-American boy.

The episode is frequently debated for its portrayal of transgender identity and medical procedures:

It features approximately one minute of real-life surgery footage, which creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker later admitted was "gross" and questioned why they included it.