Mr. Meryl is the audio/visual department adviser of South Park Elementary, who first appears in the Season Eight episode, "Quest for Ratings".
Background[]
In "Quest for Ratings", he cancels the news program Super School News, which had a 4 rating, in favor of Craig's program Animals Close-Up With a Wide-Angle Lens, which had a 57 rating.
When the news team re-grouped to produce a more titillating tabloid program, their rating was up by 3 viewers over Craig's, reaching 60 in total. Mr. Meryl congratulated the boys' efforts, but they were again canceled due to Craig's revamped show, Animals Close-Up With a Wide-Angle Lens Wearing Hats.
Appearance[]
Mr. Meryl wears a brown button-up shirt with a black tie. He has red, balding hair, a red mustache, and red eyebrows.
Prominence[]
- "Quest for Ratings" - His debut episode.
- "Gluten Free Ebola" - Seen at the school staff meeting.
- "SUPER HARD PCness" - Seen with other teachers at a school meeting.
References[]
| South Park Elementary staff | |
|---|---|
| Coach Miles | Girls' Volleyball Coach | Herbert Garrison | Mitchell | Mr. Derp | Mr. Garrett | Mr. Harris | Mr. Mackey | Mr. Meryl | Mr. Thompson | Mr. Wyland | Mrs. Streibel | Ms. Bronski | PC Principal | Pearl | Recess Supervisor | Richard Adler | Strong Woman | Substitute Teacher | Unnamed Bus Driver | |
| Former | |
| Diane Choksondik | Jerome "Chef" McElroy | Jose Venezuela | Margaret Nelson | Miss Claridge | Mr. Conners | Mr. Slave | Ms. Ellen | Ms. Stevenson | Nurse Gollum | Principal Victoria | Randy Marsh | Veronica Crabtree | |