South Park’s latest episode, titled “Sermon on the Mount,” boldly parodied Donald Trump’s second term. It aired on July 23, 2025, and quickly became the show’s most-watched season premiere in over 25 years. The episode pulled in nearly 6 million views across cable and streaming platforms, causing a major stir online.
Key Highlights
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Date |
Event |
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July 21, 2025 |
Trey Parker & Matt Stone sign a $1.5B streaming deal with Paramount+ |
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July 23, 2025 |
Season 27 premieres with a Trump-themed episode |
| July 26, 2025 |
The episode garners 5.9 million views in just 3 days |
| Late July 2025 |
Became the most-discussed episode on social media |
| August 6, 2025 |
Next episode, “Got a Nut,” airs, continuing political themes |
South Park returned with a powerful political satire targeting Donald Trump in its season 27 opener. The episode, “Sermon on the Mount,” dives into Trump’s second term and includes references to controversial topics like his legal issues, his $16 million lawsuit against Paramount, and even fictional associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
One particularly bold scene shows a cartoon version of Trump lying in bed with Satan. In a bizarre twist, his animated genitals speak directly to the viewers, saying, “I approve this message.” The creators didn’t hold back, and it got people talking.
Despite their recent $1.5 billion deal with Paramount+, South Park’s creators used the episode to criticize both Trump and their network. The satire wasn’t just political, it was self-aware and sharp.
The result? Nearly 6 million people tuned in across platforms within just three days, making it the highest-rated premiere since 1999. The episode also broke records online, trending for more than 12 hours on X (formerly Twitter).
The White House didn’t stay silent. Officials called the episode “a desperate grab for attention” and dismissed South Park as “outdated.” They also accused the show of lacking creativity.
But South Park clapped back. After the Department of Homeland Security used a character image from the show to promote ICE recruitment with offers of $50,000 bonuses, South Park responded by reposting the ad with a cheeky caption: “So we are relevant?” followed by #eatabagofd.
All of this sets the stage for the next episode, “Got a Nut,” airing on August 6, which continues to tackle topics like immigration, ICE, and Trump-related controversies.
Conclusion
With “Sermon on the Mount,” South Park has once again proven its ability to mix sharp humor with timely political commentary. The Donald Trump episode of South Park not only shattered viewership records but also sparked conversations across media and social platforms. The next episode promises more bold satire as the season continues.
