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When Cartman's mom realizes she can't control her son anymore, she gets help from an expert. Cesar Millan, �The Dog Whisperer" takes on the challenge and while he might have what it takes, Eric Cartman's not going down without a fight. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Trey Parker

Director:: Trey Parker

Stars:: Mona Marshall (Voice of Sheila Broflovski; Linda Stotch; Various Others [ episode 50+ ]); Trey Parker (Voice of Stan Marsh; Eric Theodore Cartman; Herbert Garrison; Officer Barbrady; Terrance; Timmy; Ned Gerblanski; Satan; Randy Ma); Matt Stone (Voice of Kyle Broflovski; Kenny McKormick; Gerald Broflovski; Pip Pirrup; Jesus; Jimbo Kearn; Phillip; Saddam; Various Others)

Recurring Role:: Milan Agnone (Voice of Unknown); April Stewart (Voice of Unknown)

Guest Star:: Griffin Lennon (Voice of Unknown)

Cartman can be heard briefly singing "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey. edit »
Cartman's mom said that she didn't have friends, but she's always hanging around with the other parents. edit »
Although Cartman does not read it out loud, the last step of his plan to kill his mother is "Frame Token." edit »
This is the second cartoon Super Nanny has appeared in, with the first being Drawn Together, where she is ripped apart by an army of British slave-children. edit »
The hospital that Super Nanny stays in is called the Slater-Carey Mental Hospital. edit »

There are several references in this episode to Trey Parker's wife, who is Japanese: Liane studies sumi-e, and wants to go and see Madame Butterfly, an opera about a Western man who has a relationship with a Japanese geisha. edit »
The title "Tsst" is a word imitating the sound that Cesar and later Liane make when they pinch Cartman on the neck with their fingers to establish dominance. edit »
This is the second episode where Cartman loses weight. The first being Spontaneous Combustion where he survived for weeks being mock crucified. edit »

Liane: Eric, how would you like to go with me to see Madame Butterfly Friday night?
Cartman: No, that's okay, besides I've told Stan and Kyle we can work on our science project then.
Liane: Well, what if I took you to Kentucky Fried Chicken afterward? And then we'll go to Target, and I'll buy you a Mega Ranger.
Cartman: Could I perhaps have two Mega Rangers?
Liane: Yes, darling. You can have anything you want. (she hugs him) edit »
Cartman: God dammit! I am not a dog! edit »
Mr. Mackey: Mrs. Cartman, we have had it with your son's behavior, m'kay!? Little Billy Turner is now being treated at the hospital!
Mrs. Cartman: Eric, why would you do such a thing?
Cartman: I'm sorry I handcuffed Billy Turner's ankle to the school flagpole.
Mr. Mackey: You know that's not the point!
Cartman: (sighs) Okay, I'm sorry I handcuffed Billy Turner's ankle to a flagpole and then gave him a hacksaw. And then told him I had poisoned his lunch milk and that the only way he could get to the antidote in time would be to saw through his leg.
Mrs. Cartman: That's very naughty, Eric.
Cartman: Well, he called me chubby! edit »
Cartman: Suck my asshole taco bender! edit »
Cartman: Hey, Jimmy. You're not going to believe this, but I ran away from home, I just really need my support from my best friend right now.
Jimmy: Who's your best friend?
Cartman: You are, Jimmy! We've always be best friends! We know everything about each other!
Jimmy: What's my last name?
(Cartman walks off) edit »

Rescue 911: Nanny 911, the show featured in this episode, might be a parody of this show. edit »
Contact:

The first part of the transformation Cartman goes through, where ghost-like images of Cartman's face appear and repeat lines from earlier in the episode, is a reference to the 1997 film Contact.

This marks the third time the series has mocked this film, the other times were in Tom's Rhinoplasty and Cancelled. edit »
Return of the Jedi:

In the scene where the first nanny becomes extremely angry, Cartman says "Yes! Let the anger come! Strike me down while you can!" This is a reference to Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when the Emperor tries to turn Luke Skywalker to the dark side by inciting anger in him. edit »
Saw and Saw II:

When Cartman says that he handcuffed a kid's ankle to the flagpole, said he poisoned his milk, and that he needed to saw off his leg to get to the antidote is a reference to the movies "Saw" and "Saw 2". (The part about the poisoned milk is the reference to "Saw 2".) edit »
Nanny Skexis:

This nanny is a reference to the Skeksis from the 1982 film The Dark Crystal, a film produced by Jim Henson�s company. They also resurfaced in episode #31 of the series Farscape, another Henson company production. edit »

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angelicsadist
member since: May 22, 2008
Tsst
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
This episode shows how insensitive some adults are ...Continue »
05/22/08 01:05am | report abuse
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ozai890
member since: Jan 20, 2007
Tsst
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Cartman being treated by a dog is...classic. ...Continue »
02/23/08 06:53am | report abuse
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MONONOKE72
member since: Dec 11, 2007
Tsst
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
It can't be better ...Continue »
12/11/07 05:07am | report abuse
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blackwolf_13
member since: Jul 18, 2006
Tsst
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
Great episode ...Continue »
11/26/07 01:55pm | report abuse
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Jay-Spacedust
member since: Jun 17, 2006
Tsst
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
With Cartman's behavior out of control, his mother turns to 'The Dog Whisperer', Cesar Millan, for help, in this excellent episode... ...Continue »
10/01/07 05:12am | report abuse