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South Park Skewers Labubu Craze and Trump Tariffs in 'Wok Is Dead'

The Butters-led episode anchors a bi-weekly, fast-turnaround season that links pop-culture fads to real-world policy.

Overview

  • Episode 4 premiered Sept. 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central and streams Sept. 4 on Paramount+.
  • Butters tries to buy a Labubu doll as tariff-driven price hikes hit the viral collectible trend.
  • A teaser shows President Trump descending Air Force One with Satan, signaling the season’s continuing storyline.
  • Season 27 is releasing new episodes every other week to keep the satire closely tied to current events.
  • Post-broadcast write‑ups note a darker tone and provocative visuals, extending the season’s heightened attention without detailing plot turns.