You’ve probably heard the rumors or seen the clips by now. For a while there, it really looked like Matt Stone and Trey Parker were done with the "Orange Man Bad" trope. In September 2024, they flat-out told Vanity Fair they were skipping the 2024 election. They were tired. They didn't think there was anything left to say. They wanted to go back to being a show about four kids in a small town.
But then 2025 happened.
The new Trump South Park episodes didn't just return to the topic; they nuclear-bombed it. When Season 27 finally premiered on July 23, 2025, after a series of delays involving the massive Paramount-Skydance merger, the creators didn't just bring back the "Trump" character. They fundamentally changed how they parodied him, moving away from the Mr. Garrison-as-Trump proxy and introducing a new, hyper-realistic, yet utterly grotesque version of the man himself.
The "Sermon on the 'Mount" Controversy
The premiere episode, "Sermon on the 'Mount," was less of a sitcom episode and more of a collective fever dream. If you were expecting the usual "Garrison in a wig" antics, you were likely shocked. Instead, we got a version of Trump that looked like a photorealistic "flapping head" animation—a direct callback to how the show used to depict Saddam Hussein in the late '90s.
It was brutal.
The episode centers on the idea that the President is essentially suing everyone into submission. In the world of the show, he’s terrified the town, the network (Paramount), and even Jesus Christ himself into doing his bidding. The plot takes a turn into the truly bizarre when it's revealed that Trump is in a sexual relationship with Satan. This isn't just a throwaway gag; it’s a central plot point that has carried through into Season 28.
Honestly, the most talked-about moment—and the one that reportedly had the White House calling the show "fourth-rate"—involved an AI-generated PSA. In the final moments of the premiere, a "deepfake" version of the President appears naked in a desert. The creators fought for four days with Paramount legal to keep a specific, tiny anatomical detail unblurred. Their logic? "We put eyes on it, so now it's a character."
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That is peak South Park.
Why the Shift from Mr. Garrison?
For years, Mr. Garrison was the vessel for Trump satire. It worked because Garrison was already a chaotic, self-serving narcissist. But by 2025, Stone and Parker clearly felt that the Garrison-Trump hybrid had run its course. Garrison is back to being a regular teacher now, and the "real" Trump is the one in the Oval Office.
What the New Dynamic Means for Season 28
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest episodes in late 2025 and early 2026, the story has somehow gotten even weirder. We’ve moved past simple lawsuits and into the realm of the supernatural.
- The Antichrist Plot: Season 28 kicked off in October 2025 with "Twisted Christian," focusing on a "butt baby" (the Antichrist) being carried by Satan, with Trump as the father.
- The Peter Thiel Connection: The show recently introduced a parody of billionaire Peter Thiel, who is convinced a viral "6-7" TikTok meme is a numerological sign of the impending apocalypse.
- The JD Vance Factor: The Vice President has been depicted as a minion-like figure trying to manage the chaos while Trump masturbates behind the Resolute Desk with tweezers or chopsticks.
It’s gross. It’s "internet brain rot" personified. And it’s exactly what the show runners meant when they said they were "reinvigorated." They aren't trying to make a political point about policy anymore; they are satirizing the sheer, unadulterated weirdness of modern American life.
The $1.5 Billion Deal and "Paramount is a S---show"
You can't talk about the new Trump South Park without talking about the money. In July 2025, Trey and Matt signed a massive $1.5 billion deal with Paramount Global. This deal guarantees 50 new episodes over five years.
But here’s the thing: they spent a good chunk of Season 27 roasting the very company that just gave them a billion dollars.
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In the episode "Sickofancy," they explicitly mock Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump over a 60 Minutes interview. They even put out a statement on X (formerly Twitter) calling the Paramount-Skydance merger a "s---show" that was "f---ing up" their production schedule. That kind of "biting the hand that feeds you" energy is why the show is still relevant after nearly 30 years.
How to Watch and What's Next
If you're trying to find these episodes, it's a bit of a mess. Because of the various streaming wars, you might find some on Max and others on Paramount+. Currently, Season 27 and the start of Season 28 are the primary "Trump 2.0" arcs.
- Season 27 (5 Episodes): Focuses on the "Sermon on the 'Mount" and the initial return of the Hussein-style Trump.
- Season 28 (Ongoing): Dives deep into the "Antichrist" storyline and the "6-7" meme.
- Special Presentation: There are rumors of a "fan-edit" or a consolidated special coming in early 2026 that stitches all these subplots together into a feature-length movie.
Actionable Steps for Fans
If you want to understand the full context of the new Trump South Park era, don't just jump into the latest episode. Start with the Season 27 premiere, "Sermon on the 'Mount." It sets the tone for the "litigious tyrant" version of the character. Then, keep an eye on the "6-7" meme references in Season 28; it’s a direct parody of how quickly nonsense spreads on TikTok and how the political class tries to co-opt it.
Basically, the creators realized they couldn't ignore the "mind scramble" of the 2024 election cycle forever. They waited until they had a fresh angle—a return to their absurdist, 1990s roots—and then they leaned in harder than ever before. Whether you find it hilarious or offensive, one thing is for sure: South Park isn't playing it safe anymore.
To stay updated, check the official South Park Studios website for clip releases, as they often drop the most controversial segments there first before the full episodes hit streaming platforms.