South Park returned to Comedy Central on July 23, 2025, with the premiere of its 27th season. The episode, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” directly targets former US President Donald Trump in a surreal blend of animation and AI-generated visuals.
In the episode, a miniaturized, Canadian-animated version of Trump, voiced by series co-creator Trey Parker, shares a bed with Satan.
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The exaggerated storyline also shows Trump suing the town of South Park for $5 billion.
Later, a lifelike, AI-generated version of Trump appears nude in a desert-themed public service announcement, adding to the episode's shock value.
The episode aired shortly after Paramount secured a five-year, multi-billion-dollar deal with the show’s creators to produce 50 new episodes, following a brief delay linked to corporate negotiations and legal settlements.
Beyond the satire, the premiere reflects South Park’s ongoing mission to address real-world political and media dynamics in provocative and often controversial ways.
The episode also nods to the show's evolving animation style, blending traditional 2D visuals with live-action and AI elements.
Following its television debut, the episode was made available for streaming on Paramount+. Fan reactions have ranged from praise for its boldness to criticism of its shock tactics, reinforcing South Park’s reputation as a cultural lightning rod nearly three decades after its debut.
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