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South Park Enters Hiatus Before Return With Trump-Satan Episode

This week’s rerun paves the way for an August 6 episode that trailers suggest will deepen the Trump-Satan storyline.

Eric Cartman in the Season 27 premiere of "South Park."
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Overview

  • Comedy Central is re-airing the Season 27 premiere this week, with no new episode until August 6.
  • The official Episode 2 promo shows President Trump groping Satan’s leg under a dinner table at a black-tie event.
  • A teaser also depicts Cartman telling classmate Bebe she “hates America and loves abortion” during a liberal-bashing segment.
  • The July 23 premiere drew 5.9 million viewers across Comedy Central and Paramount+, marking the series’ biggest opener since 1999 and following a five-year, $1.5 billion Paramount+ deal.
  • Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone resisted network demands to blur Trump’s anatomy at Comic-Con and plan to maintain their uncensored satire in upcoming episodes.