Each episode of “South Park” begins with a disclaimer stating that everything in the show-including characters and events based on real people-is made up. It also notes that any celebrity voices you hear are bad impressions, and warns that the program contains strong language and may not be suitable for all viewers.
The creators of the long-running cartoon “South Park” are known for tackling controversial issues and quickly producing sharp, funny episodes. The show’s 27th season, which began in July, continues this tradition, focusing on President Trump, his administration, and current events. While some members of Trump’s cabinet have complained about how they’re portrayed, others haven’t seemed to mind. Over the years, “South Park” has satirized people from all sides of the political spectrum, rarely sparing anyone – from politicians to activists – from its critical and often crude humor.
As a big “South Park” fan, I’ve noticed this season has been a little different with how the episodes have rolled out. It started with weekly releases, then switched to every other week. Episode 5 was especially delayed – it finally aired three weeks after we expected it, and on a Wednesday, no less! There was a lot of speculation online, especially after the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk, who was portrayed in Episode 2, but creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone were clear with the Denver Post: the delay wasn’t due to censorship or anything to do with current events, even Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. They said the episode just wasn’t finished in time, and they would have definitely spoken up if anyone had tried to interfere. They’ve confirmed the remaining episodes will air every two weeks until December 10th, so we have a good schedule to look forward to now.
Here is a guide to every parody and reference so far on this season of “South Park.”
This story will be updated with each new episode.
‘Sermon on the ‘Mount,’ Episode 1
Cutting funding to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting
Cartman was upset to discover that National Public Radio had lost its government funding. He turned on the radio expecting his “favorite show”-which he describes as a place where “liberals complain”-but only heard static. He complained to his friends, arguing that the government shouldn’t cancel programs and wondering what other things might be cut next.
Last July, the Senate agreed to reduce federal funding for public broadcasting by around $1 billion, as proposed by the Trump administration. While NPR and PBS are still broadcasting, they anticipate needing to make cuts to staff and programs as a result.
Christianity in public schools
PC Principal, the principal of South Park Elementary (whose name used to stand for ‘Politically Correct’), surprised the school by announcing his name now means ‘Power Christian Principal.’ He held an assembly declaring that only Jesus Christ could restore order to what he called ‘corrupt times,’ and then introduced Jesus as a guest speaker. Parents and residents of South Park were shocked to learn about the new focus on Christianity – and the presence of Jesus – at their public school.
Donald Trump has spoken in favor of displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, as part of a broader effort to include more Christian teachings in public education.
‘Woke is dead’
After learning that “wokeness” isn’t as widespread as he thought, Cartman is seen wearing a T-shirt with a phrase often used by Donald Trump. He complains that with less focus on these issues – stating people freely use hateful language and prejudice against Jewish people – he’s lost his sense of purpose.
Karoline Leavitt
A recent depiction shows the White House press secretary attempting to manage the president, a scene mirroring her behavior during press conferences where she frequently wears a large cross necklace. According to the depiction, Leavitt informs Trump that many of his supporters are becoming dissatisfied and urges him to address their concerns, noting they are “very upset.” This frustration stems from the administration’s handling of information regarding the Jeffery Epstein case. Trump had previously promised greater transparency about Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019, and the sex trafficking investigation surrounding him.
President Trump
This season on “South Park,” Donald Trump is portrayed with his face on an animated body, often saying “Relax, guy” and threatening legal action against his opponents. The show features him angrily confronting an artist over a portrait he dislikes, and makes jokes about his physique. A recurring gag depicts Trump as abusive, even towards Satan – reversing a previous storyline where Satan was the abused party in a relationship with Saddam Hussein.
The Epstein list
Okay, so the show tackles this whole rumor about Trump being on Epstein’s client list, and it’s handled in a really interesting way. The character playing Trump actually dismisses it with a frustrated, ‘Are we *still* talking about that?’, which is a direct lift from something he said in real life. What’s wild is, the Justice Department has since clarified that this supposed ‘list’ doesn’t actually exist – it all stemmed from comments made by Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this year where she claimed it was ready to be released. The show doesn’t shy away from the controversy, but it also highlights how murky the whole situation is.
CBS’ ’60 Minutes’ and Paramount drama
In a playful nod to the news program “60 Minutes,” the show “South Park” featured a stopwatch identical to the one used in its opening sequence-but this one was attached to a bomb. The hosts appeared anxious as they covered President Trump’s lawsuit against South Park, repeatedly complimenting him and distancing themselves from his critics.
The show made a reference to the legal battle between Donald Trump and Paramount Global, the company that owns CBS and broadcasts “60 Minutes.” Trump had sued over changes made to a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The case was settled in July with Paramount agreeing to pay $16 million. Soon after, the Federal Communications Commission, then led by a Trump-appointed official, gave its approval for Paramount to merge with Skydance.
After reaching a settlement and getting approval for the merger, CBS announced it was ending “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” Colbert often criticizes the president on his show, and Donald Trump publicly welcomed the cancellation. Separately, Paramount recently secured the rights to stream “South Park” worldwide in a deal worth $1.5 billion to the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
In a fictional “60 Minutes” segment about Trump’s lawsuit against the town, Jesus appears and explains to the residents why he’s there. He tells them he didn’t want to return and be featured in the school, but felt obligated because of the lawsuit and a deal with Paramount.
“The president’s suing you?” a protester asks.
Speaking with clear frustration, Jesus warned them, “Now that someone has conceded, that person is free to act as they please. You all remember what happened with CBS, right? And Paramount owns CBS. Do you want to end up in a situation like Stephen Colbert’s? You need to think this through. If someone holds the presidency *and* has the ability to use legal action and accept favors, they can essentially do whatever they want to anyone.”
“All of you, shut the f— up or South Park is over!” Jesus says.
The residents of South Park reached a $3.5 million settlement with the president, but it comes at a cost: cuts to local schools, hospitals, and roads. As part of the deal, they also have to publicly support Trump. The scene then cuts to a realistic-looking fake video of Trump walking through the desert to show his dedication to his followers, culminating in him unexpectedly removing his clothes.
‘Got a Nut,’ Episode 2
Just to clarify, this episode was broadcast on August 6th-over a month before the tragic death of political commentator Charlie Kirk, who is satirized in the show.
ICE recruitment and immigration raids
This episode covers the recent, nationwide raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security, which began earlier this year.
Mr. Mackey, the school counselor at South Park Elementary, loses his job due to government budget cuts. He then takes a position with ICE, drawn in by a large signing bonus and a better salary. During the application process, Mackey views a recruitment video featuring upbeat animations and a catchy song. The song emphasizes that ICE hires anyone, regardless of their qualifications or background – even if they lack experience, education, or are out of shape and unmotivated. The message is simple: if you need a job, ICE will hire you.
Mackey was brought on board incredibly quickly and immediately participated in his first operation: disrupting a live performance of “Dora the Explorer,” attended mostly by young children and their grandparents. Later, after hearing protesters say “many Latinos are in heaven,” ICE agents jokingly targeted the pearly gates as their next destination.
Kristi Noem
This episode features the Secretary of Homeland Security overseeing ICE raids after first appearing in a training video. In the video, she shares a disturbing anecdote about euthanizing her puppy, stating that difficult choices are sometimes necessary. Throughout the episode, she engages in shooting defenseless puppies, including a fictional canine superhero. This behavior mirrors an incident detailed in her 2024 book, where she describes killing her 14-month-old dog due to perceived aggression.
Politics
Kristi Noem was once considered as a possible vice president by Donald Trump. However, she has repeatedly claimed that drug cartels are operating on Native American lands, leading several tribes to ban her from their territories.
She has also been observed leading aggressive immigration raids, reportedly giving orders to detain anyone who appeared to be of Hispanic descent, summarized by the phrase, “If it’s brown, it goes down.”
Throughout the show, there’s a running joke where her face comically melts, and a large team quickly fixes it – almost like a pit crew at a race. At one point, her face even seems to move on its own. Donald Trump also admits during the episode that her face unnerves him.
Noem criticized a recent segment on Glenn Beck’s podcast, saying it was unfair to focus on her appearance instead of her work. She stated that if critics had legitimate concerns about her job performance, they should address those directly, but instead, they resorted to trivial personal attacks.
Right-wing debate podcasts
Although conservative commentator Charlie Kirk doesn’t actually appear in this episode, the show references his debating style and mentions his name.
Cartman is upset that people, especially his classmate Clyde, are copying his act of complaining about liberal ideas and making money from it.
I stumbled across this podcast online, and it’s… something. This guy, Clyde, sets up a debate ‘stage’ – basically a tent – on a college campus and invites students to try and argue with him. He basically promises to dismantle their arguments, and challenges them to ‘prove him wrong.’ It quickly gets wild because Cartman muscles his way in, declaring himself the ultimate debater and even getting a haircut to look like Captain Kirk! He doesn’t really *debate* so much as just shuts people down with really inflammatory statements, like accusing them of hating America or being pro-abortion. It’s less a discussion and more of a… performance, honestly.
Clyde and Cartman’s videos closely mimic the style of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. Like Shapiro, who often spoke at colleges and encouraged students to debate him, they host events and challenge viewers to question their beliefs. He famously used the phrase “prove me wrong” to attract audiences and encourage discussion.
I was really shocked to hear about Gabe Kirk. He was shot and killed on September 10th while putting on one of his events at Utah Valley University – it was the first stop on what he was calling his ‘American Comeback’ tour. It’s crazy because, just weeks before it happened, there was this whole episode he responded to with a really funny 30-minute video on YouTube. He actually found the whole thing amusing, which makes this even more tragic.
He admitted a lot of the jokes were directed at him, and he found some of them genuinely funny. He believes people shouldn’t be overly sensitive about it.
Television
A producer for Charlie Kirk’s program stated that Kirk enjoyed being featured on ‘South Park’ and hopes Comedy Central will continue to make the episode accessible.
He also highlighted the impact of his organization and events, pointing out that a debate competition for young people on the show is named after him – “The Charlie Kirk Award for Young Masterdebaters.” He found it amusing that something he’s done on college campuses for 13 years – debating students – was featured prominently on Comedy Central, calling the whole thing “awesome and hilarious.”
Mar-a-Lago
When ICE agent Mr. Mackey receives recognition for his work, he’s often sent to stay at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, where he also throws parties and gatherings.
Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed with laughter, a drink, and flower leis before the president showed him around Mar-a-Lago. During the tour, he unexpectedly came across two elderly men receiving massages from young women, including Dora, who had been arrested earlier in the episode. This scene appears to allude to Jeffrey Epstein and reports from survivors detailing forced massages given to him and his friends. Earlier this year, Donald Trump stated that Epstein had ‘stolen’ young women who worked at the Mar-a-Lago spa, a claim that led to a disagreement between them.
World & Nation
President-elect Donald Trump announced on social media that he considers the resort to be a fantastic place, calling it the “Center of the Universe.” He also mentioned that Bill Gates had requested to visit that evening.
JD Vance
The animated series portrays the Vice President as a character inspired by Tattoo from the classic show “Fantasy Island.” Like the depiction of the President, the Vice President is animated in a similar style, but his face is taken directly from popular internet memes. He consistently follows the President’s orders, referring to him as “boss.” The President, in return, often insults the Vice President, calling him “stupid.” Vice President Vance acknowledged the humorous portrayal, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “Well, I’ve finally made it.”
‘Sickofancy,’ Episode 3
Immigration raid at cannabis farm
The episode opens with an immigration raid at Randy’s hemp farm, Tegridy Farms. While Randy is filming a commercial – featuring peaceful music and a cheesy script – ICE officers arrive and arrest nearly all of his workers. Randy angrily shouts obscenities and protests, exclaiming, “Those are my Mexicans!” as the vans leave.
A series of raids on cannabis farms in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties gained national attention in July after a man running from immigration authorities died during the operation.
Microdosing ketamine
Randy’s business was failing, so he decided to try a new approach, aided by a very enthusiastic AI chatbot. Seemingly inspired by Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, Randy began using ketamine. He claimed many people in tech were taking small amounts of the drug to improve their ability to work with AI, believing it boosted focus and creativity. He shared this with his partner, Towelie, and while using ketamine, Randy envisioned turning his small farm, Tegridy Farms, into a large, technologically advanced marijuana company with worldwide reach.
I’ve been reading about Elon Musk and his use of ketamine, and it’s definitely a topic people are talking about. He actually discussed it himself recently, explaining that a doctor prescribed it to help with negative thoughts, and he insists he doesn’t abuse it. He made a really interesting point – he works incredibly long hours, often 16 a day, and says he simply *can’t* afford to be mentally foggy, so he wouldn’t risk overdoing it. It’s a pretty straightforward explanation, really, coming from someone who’s always pushing himself so hard.
Musk publicly backed Trump’s campaign and even advised the president. Earlier this year, he led a government initiative aimed at reducing federal spending.
Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook
In this episode, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Tim Cook-both of whom attended Donald Trump’s inauguration and have remained on good terms with him-are depicted as part of a queue of people waiting to give the president a gift.
Tim Cook told President Trump that his ideas for the tech industry were very innovative. Cook presented the president with a gift from Apple, something that occurred earlier this year. Later, Mark Zuckerberg gave President Trump a gift that looked like a gold and jewel-encrusted Meta virtual reality headset.
Luxury jet from Qatar
Qatar’s leader was photographed waiting in line with a golden model airplane labeled “Air Force One.” He, like others, praised the president and jokingly assured him his anatomy was not small before presenting him with a gift. Despite concerns about whether it was ethical or legal to accept such an expensive present from a foreign country, President Trump and the Defense Department agreed to receive a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for potential use as Air Force One this summer.
World & Nation
President Trump was frustrated with the slow progress on the new Air Force One planes, and began exploring alternative solutions.
Washington, D.C.
In this episode, Towelie visits Washington D.C. and finds the city heavily guarded by soldiers and military vehicles, including tanks and jets around the Capitol building and monuments like the Washington and Lincoln memorials. The Lincoln Memorial has been altered to feature a statue of a grim-looking Trump with visible private parts.
Last August, Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to help police and address what he called a need to “restore law and order.” This involved targeting both criminals and people experiencing homelessness, despite a decrease in crime rates in the city. Initially, the troops were unarmed, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later authorized them to carry their standard-issue weapons.
Reclassifying marijuana
Randy tries to convince President Trump to change federal marijuana laws by sending Towelie as a gift. Randy appears as a hologram and suggests they could reach an agreement that benefits both of them.
In August, Donald Trump mentioned his administration was looking into moving marijuana to a category of drugs considered less harmful. While this would be a major shift in how the government views the drug, it wouldn’t legalize it nationwide.
‘Wok is Dead,’ Episode 4
Tariffs and Labubus
The only place to buy Labubu dolls nearby, now called City Pop-Up after being known as City Wok, is struggling to keep them on the shelves. The dolls are pricey, mainly due to import taxes. Butters has to buy a random ‘mystery box’ for $85, hoping to get the specific Labubu his girlfriend wants, and the price later increases to $120 because of higher taxes. (These dolls often sell for much more online, especially the rare ones.) When Butters questions the cost, the store owner explains that the taxes are added to the price he pays.
Fox News
You won’t believe this clip I just saw. It’s from Fox News, and it’s pretty wild. The anchor was laying it on thick, praising the president and announcing he’d be taking questions from a ‘diverse crowd of reporters’ after getting back from some big tariff talks. But then the kicker – it turns out *all* the reporters were from Fox News! It just felt…well, a little too convenient, you know?
Fox News commentators often focus on President Trump’s relationship with his wife, Melania, and his growing number of appearances alongside imagery associated with Satan. Their language is often ambiguous, hinting that they might be suggesting an affair between the president and the devil, or even implying that Trump *is* the devil himself.
Kid Rock
Fox News recently spoke with Kid Rock, a strong supporter of Donald Trump, after reporting a bizarre claim: that Trump had a child with Satan. A visibly emotional Kid Rock responded by saying he was simply “so happy.” The musician has been a long-time friend of Trump’s, performing at his inauguration and frequently voicing his support publicly.
‘Conflict of Interest,’ Episode 5
Israel and Gaza
Kyle gets very upset when his classmates start betting on an app, predicting his mother will bomb Gaza and a Palestinian hospital.
This is the first time this season the show has addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza, specifically mentioning Israeli airstrikes on hospitals there.
Donald Trump Jr.
In this episode, Donald Trump’s oldest son is shown juggling multiple jobs: he advises on prediction markets, answers calls at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and serves as a special advisor to Israel. Despite these roles, the show depicts him as somewhat absent-minded, even having a conversation with himself on the phone.
He appears to have had a lot of cosmetic surgery, and his voice sounds tight and unnatural, like his facial muscles are restricted.
Donald Trump Jr. is heavily involved in his family’s company and his father’s political activities. He also advises two prediction market apps, Polymart and Kalshi, which are featured in this episode.
Trump’s stance on abortion
Worried about the baby he’s expecting with Satan, Trump attempts various methods to end the pregnancy. He suggests harmful activities like smoking and using a hot tub, brandishes a wire hanger, tries to trick Satan into falling, and even prepares a soup laced with emergency contraception.
Trump’s stance on abortion has changed over time. Most recently, he’s stated that abortion laws and access shouldn’t be determined by the federal government, but rather by each state individually.
Brendan Carr
This week, Kyle tries repeatedly to file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission about a bet involving his mother that he finds upsetting. He’s informed the FCC is currently handling all kinds of offensive content.
After discovering disturbing content, Carr wanted to talk to the president. However, he got caught up in Trump’s chaotic behavior while trying to stop what he believed was a demonic pregnancy, ultimately requiring hospitalization. Doctors warned that he might suffer lasting neurological damage, potentially affecting his ability to speak.
Hollywood Inc.
Since becoming chairman of the communications agency, Carr has reopened investigations into accusations of news bias and started looking into diversity programs at Comcast and Disney. He recently criticized NBC’s reporting on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia situation.
Vance then intimidates Carr, who continues to obstruct Trump’s efforts to terminate the pregnancy (Vance is concerned about maintaining his position near the president). Vance tells Carr, “You can cooperate, or we’ll make you.”
The dialogue mirrors a statement Carr made publicly a week before the episode aired. He was responding to a call he made to ABC regarding comments late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made about the man suspected of killing Kirk and the circumstances of his death. Since then, Carr has continued to be a prominent figure in the news, as criticism mounted over the FCC’s involvement in Kimmel’s suspension.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Furious about a bet made concerning her and the situation in Gaza, Kyle’s mother confronts the Israeli prime minister in his office. She angrily demands to know how he can justify the deaths of thousands and the destruction of communities while simultaneously using Judaism as a defense against criticism. She accuses him of making life difficult for Jews worldwide and impossible for Jewish Americans, continuing her scolding as the scene ends. Netanyahu remains silent throughout the outburst.
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