"Mecha Streisand" was a chance for the program's creators to unleash their hatred of Barbra Streisand. Paying tribute to the Japanese monster duel movies of the 1960s, the story hilariously portrays Streisand as a rich, egomaniacal celebrity hell-bent on finding the missing relic that will transform her into a giant metal Barbra--a monster that crushes South Park's buildings at one moment while pausing to sign an autograph for Kyle's mother the next. Viewers will find some great musical performances in the "Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo": Kyle's "I'm a Lonely Jew on Christmas" lament; Mr. Hankey's "Howdy-Ho"; Chef's original, yuletide song (as only Chef can do); Cartman's "Kyle's Mom Is a Bitch"; and the finale chorus of the "Mr. Hank...  (less)

Sri Lanka Ned and Jimbo track the deadly Mexican Staring Frog, and the success of their new cable-access hunting show threatens to edge out an old favorite, ?Jesus and Pals.? Flashbacks As their school bus teeters on a cliff?s edge, the boys relive landmark moments from their youth. When Ms. Crabtree goes for help, she finds?love! Summer Sucks Fireworks are banned, Mr. Hat forced to take swimming lessons. Plus, the mayor?s plan to put some punch in the July 4th celebration goes awry.  (less)

to Yourself," this 17-track collection of '70s and '80s hits is the next best thing to 24-hour Southern rock radio. Like a convoy of golden eight-track memories, the signature songs of rebel rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, and Charlie Daniels are accompanied by a handful of lesser offerings (that Molly Hatchet, .38 Special, Marshall Tucker stretch is slow goin') and north-of-the-Mason-Dixon-line ringers such as Mountain and the Band. Sure, the vibe is strictly good ole boy (unless you count Ram Jam's version of Leadbelly's "Black Betty"), but any compilation that can segue from the pop strains of Pure Prairie League's "Aime" to the crunchy goodness of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" can't be all bad. --Bill Forman  (less)