Taming Strange " is the fifth episode in the seventeenth season of the American animated television series '' South Park '' . The 242nd episode of the series overall , it premiered on Comedy Central in the United States on October 30 , 2013 . This episode parodies Miley Cyrus ' controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards through the use of '' Yo Gabba Gabba ! '' , as well as the technical problems encountered during the launch of the HealthCare.gov website . The central focus of the plot revolves around Kyle trying to bond with his baby brother Ike , who is suddenly going through puberty
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Taming Strange