South Park’s Trump-Satan Episode Ignites Controversy and Fan Acclaim

The caverns of Hell echoed with a familiar slap this week as South Park reunited Satan with another controversial world leader—this time featuring a litigious, small-handed Donald Trump threatening to sue over his animated anatomy. In the long-awaited Season 27 premiere “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone delivered a scalding satire that instantly flooded social media with memes and divided reactions.

South Park’s Hellish Political Satire Reborn

The episode resurrects a classic formula: depicting Trump identically to Saddam Hussein in 1999’s South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Satan’s latest toxic romance sees Trump bicker about tariffs with Canada’s Prime Minister, threaten a White House painter for accurately rendering his genitalia, and ultimately share a bed with the Prince of Darkness. When Satan offhandedly notes Trump’s anatomical shortcomings, the former president slaps him and screams, “I’ll sue you for defamation!”

This brutal caricature arrives amid real-world tensions between South Park‘s creators and Paramount. Parker and Stone publicly blamed Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media for delaying the season premiere, posting on X: “We hope fans get to see [new episodes] somehow.” Industry analysts note the timing coincides with Paramount’s controversial $1.5 billion deal for 50 new South Park episodes through 2028.

The decision to make Trump the new Saddam is a layered one. There’s the easy takeaway of our president being a dictator, but bringing back Satan and separating Trump from Garrison continues newer seasons emulating the show’s early days pic.twitter.com/jHOcLsynK6

— kev (@AwestruckVox) July 24, 2025

Viral Reactions: From MAGA Supporters to Cancel Culture Warnings

Despite—or perhaps because of—its crude provocations, the episode garnered widespread praise for reviving South Park‘s signature edge. Remarkably, even Trump supporters joined the applause. User @SoftPlatypus23 tweeted: “I voted for Trump and I’m still glad I did, but this may be the best episode ever… South Park is so back!!!”

Others anticipated fallout. “@HEYitsMK” warned: “I give it 15 minutes before Trump demands the show’s cancellation.” The episode’s timing raised eyebrows, airing days after CBS (Paramount’s sister network) canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—reportedly following Colbert’s criticism of CBS’ $16 million settlement with Trump.

Paramount’s High-Stakes Gamble

The merger-related delays spotlight Paramount’s precarious position. By greenlighting Parker and Stone’s Trump broadside while silencing Colbert, the studio faces accusations of contradictory content policing. Entertainment analyst Maria Torres notes: “Paramount needs South Park‘s cultural cachet but underestimated Parker and Stone’s refusal to self-censor. This episode proves they’ll burn bridges to roast sacred cows.”

NEW: South Park targets Trump over the Epstein files, puts him in bed with Satan. The episode comes as South Park reportedly agreed to a 5-year, $1.5 billion deal with Paramount. pic.twitter.com/sE4zt2ONOu

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 24, 2025

Twenty-seven seasons in, South Park remains America’s funhouse mirror—distorting power into absurdity until only uncomfortable truths remain. Whether mocking dictators or presidents, Parker and Stone still wield satire like a scalpel, proving that in comedy, no alliance is sacred and no body part is off-limits. Stream “Sermon on the ‘Mount” on Paramount+ and decide: Is this South Park’s renaissance or its suicide note?

Must Know

Q: Why did South Park compare Trump to Saddam Hussein?
A: The parallel references South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999), where Hussein was Satan’s abusive partner. This symbolizes tyrannical leaders and critiques Trump’s litigiousness through absurd genitalia lawsuits.

Q: How did Paramount respond to the episode’s delays?
A: Paramount hasn’t commented publicly. Parker and Stone attributed delays to Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media, stating they hoped fans “get to see [episodes] somehow” via X.

Q: Did Trump supporters actually praise the South Park Trump episode?
A: Yes. Some pro-Trump viewers celebrated the episode’s audacity online, with one voter calling it the “best episode ever” despite his continued support.

Q: Why is the timing with Stephen Colbert significant?
A: CBS (Paramount’s sister network) canceled Colbert’s show days after he criticized CBS’ $16 million settlement with Trump—fueling theories about corporate interference in satire.

Q: Where can I watch the episode?
A: “Sermon on the ‘Mount” is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

Q: How many episodes will Season 27 have?
A: Season 27’s length is unconfirmed, but Paramount ordered 50 new episodes through 2028 under a $1.5 billion deal.