God is an omnipotent being, who, according to some religions, created the universe. He is the father of Jesus.
Background
He first appeared in "Are You There God? It's Me, Jesus", where Jesus sought him out in order to make an appearance during the new millennium. Everyone in town was expecting Jesus to do something special for the occasion, however God refused to make an appearance on Earth. This left Jesus to decide to do something else for the millennium, as he desired to be liked by the populace once more.
However, things soon go awry and people prepare to crucify Jesus, again, and it is during this moment that Jesus realizes he shouldn't be so dependent on God to make him popular. Just then, God appears and decides to go through the millennium event with his son. He chooses to allow humanity to ask one question of him, however the question is stolen by Stan Marsh. He then leaves and promises to return in the year 4000.
In "Probably", a desperate Satan seeks God's aid in getting rid of Saddam Hussein, however he verbally berates the devil for not being able to deal with his own affairs. He then tells him that he should break up with both and appreciate himself more before getting in a relationship.
In "Imaginationland Episode III", an imaginary version of God is mentioned by Superman.
Appearance
He is shown to be a short-legged squirrel, elephant, cat, hippopotamus hybrid with an extendable, reptile-like tongue. However, he claims that this is merely how humans perceive him, so his true form is unknown. He speaks with a deep, calm voice and claims to be a Buddhist.
Trivia
- It is implied that God struck Cartman with lightning for taunting him when his HUMANCENTiPAD was taken away.
- Parker and Stone have said that their design of God is basically the idea of "What would God appear as to mess with peoples minds?"
Prominence
God's first appearance.
- "Are You There God? It's Me, Jesus" - God came to the people in South Park, at the millennium 2000, and promises to return in the year 4000. The people were surprised by his appearance.
- "Probably" - Satan asks for God's help to get rid of Saddam.
- "A Ladder to Heaven" - God checks on Saddam for Nuclear factory. He does not show his body here, you can only hear him talking off-screen.
- "I'm a Little Bit Country" - He is seen in the crowd of people near the end of the episode.
- "Imaginationland Episode III" - Mentioned only; Superman tells Kyle that God wants to talk to him.