Trump-themed parody episode of 'South Park' breaks record; weekly airing to resume soon - Deets Inside

The recent Trump-themed installment of 'South Park,' which premiered on July 23, 2025, has shattered viewership records for the long-running animated series. Not only did the highly anticipated episode achieve the show's biggest premiere ratings since 1999, but it also became a massive talking point across social media platforms, dominating conversations and trending topics. This surge in popularity underscores the continued cultural relevance of 'South Park' and its ability to generate significant buzz with its timely and often controversial satire.Here's a closer look at it.

'South Park' breaks viewership record

The most anticipated season 27’s premiere gathered around 5.9 million viewers across all platforms, including on-air replays. The season saw a 68 per cent improvement since the previous season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The episode, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,’” displayed Trump sharing the bed with Satan, getting threatened by the POTUS for USD 5 billion.

However, the creators settled for around USD 3 million and promised to produce ‘pro-Trump messaging’ that includes a live-action deepfake at the end of the episode and a side agreement that the network will air public service announcements in line with the administration.

A billion-dollar deal with the creators

Recently, the creators of the show, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, extended their deal with Paramount Global for an additional 50 episodes, which is reportedly valued at USD 300 million a year for the next five years. The deal will also help the show get its entire library moved to Paramount Plus for the first time, and a linear release on Comedy Central. Amid the recent entertainment shows' struggle in the USA, the creators did not hesitate to strike the President, portraying him in a s**ual relationship with Satan.

Weekly episodes of South Park to resume soon

Following their exceptional premiere, ‘South Park’ took a week off and will resume their weekly episodes from August 6. The teaser of the upcoming episode has been released and contains bizarre visuals, including the 79-year-old Republican flirting with Satan. Moreover, on Tuesday, the social media handle for ‘South Park’ released a behind-the-scenes moment, where they were filming a bare Donald Trump for their premiere.