South Park abruptly pulls first episode following Charlie Kirk assassination

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Comedy Central has confirmed that South Park will not air its planned new episode this Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the network revealed it would be postponing it by one week.

The show’s release is being postponed while it deals with criticism following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was previously parodied on the program.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the show, explained that they missed their deadline because they waited until the last minute to finish the episode. They take full responsibility and thanked Comedy Central and their fans for their patience. They promised a new episode next week.

Despite Comedy Central not promoting the unaired episode as they normally do, viewers guessed it might cover Kirk’s death, since the show often jokes about current events.

Following Kirk’s death, some of his supporters who identified with the MAGA movement criticized the series, arguing that it had contributed to negative feelings towards him.

One viewer blamed South Park for creating the animosity that led to the character Kirk’s death, and another directly accused the show’s creators, Parker and Stone, of being responsible.

Immediately after the shooting, Comedy Central removed the episode, called “Got a Nut,” which featured a Kirk-inspired character, from its live broadcast lineup.

This strange story centers on Mr. Mackey, a school counselor who unexpectedly starts working for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being laid off because of government budget cuts.

The performance features comedic impersonations of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JC Vance.

Honestly, it’s wild to see what’s happening with Noem and Trump lately – the stories are just shocking. But even with all *that* going on, the show still manages to focus on Eric Cartman, who’s now doing an impression of Captain Kirk. It’s a bizarre mix, but that’s South Park for you!

Cartman starts a podcast where he argues with students he considers overly progressive, mirroring a style similar to Kirk’s debates.

During one scene, Cartman argues with a college student about abortion, behaving and looking very much like Kirk – he’s just as direct, aggressive, and shares similar physical traits.

The character making fun of Kirk is shown fighting the student online while sitting on a toilet – a jab referencing the conservative commentator’s actual behavior.

In one scene, Cartman, known for his argumentative skills, confronts a popular social media personality holding a rally at a university. He dramatically takes control of the event, brandishing a Bible.

It still remains available on Paramount+.

Before his death, Kirk himself took the parody in stride. 

He shared the clip from the show online and later said he was pleased to receive attention from Fox News about it.

He admitted he initially laughed when he heard the news, explaining that he’d been a South Park fan for his entire life.

He admitted people would likely make fun of him, but he found it amusing and saw it as proof of how much influence and impact their movement had gained.

He also said conservatives need to learn to laugh at themselves and not be so serious.

As a huge South Park fan, I’m so excited to share the air dates for the new season! Instead of weekly episodes, they’re releasing them every other week. Mark your calendars for September 24th, October 15th and 29th, November 12th and 26th, and finally, December 10th. I’ve already set reminders – you should too!

Last Wednesday, 31-year-old Kirk was fatally shot while answering questions from the audience at Utah Valley University.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two young children: a three-year-old daughter and a sixteen-month-old son.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always admired individuals who passionately share their beliefs. Kirk was one of those people – he really connected with college students and young adults across the country, sparking conversations about faith, tradition, and his conservative viewpoints through lively debates. It’s incredibly sad to share that he tragically passed away during the very beginning of his American Comeback Tour.

A typical interaction for Kirk, as a college student, tragically turned violent around noon, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound to the neck.

Panic spread through the crowd as blood flowed from his neck and he slumped backward in his chair.

His death was announced a few hours later by President Donald Trump. 

To honor the popular podcast host’s passing, President Trump has ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until Sunday night.

‘This is a dark day for our state, it’s a tragic day for our nation,’ Republican Governor Cox said.

‘I want to be very clear that this is a political assassination.’ 

The death of Representative Kirk caused an uproar in the House of Representatives. Democrats and Republicans immediately began pointing fingers, each blaming the other for the assassination, even as Speaker Mike Johnson called for a moment of prayer to honor him.

Leaders from both major parties have strongly denounced the recent violent act, agreeing that political violence is unacceptable.

Kamala Harris expressed her distress over the shooting in Utah, and she and Doug Emhoff are sending their thoughts and prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family, she wrote on X.

To be direct, violence has no place in American politics. I strongly denounce this incident, and it’s crucial that we all collaborate to prevent further acts of violence.

Following the news of Kirk’s death, Trump publicly expressed his deep sadness and outrage, calling the killing a terrible crime.

Charlie touched the lives of so many, and tonight, everyone who knew and cared for him is devastated by this news.

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2025-09-17 23:21