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South Park Targets Trump’s Militarized D.C. in Latest Episode

The season’s overt political satire is drawing record audiences alongside official pushback.

Overview

  • Episode 3, “Sickofancy,” aired Aug. 20 and depicts a Washington, D.C. filled with troops and tanks as the show satirizes the federal takeover of local policing.
  • The installment extends the season’s focus to Silicon Valley and AI, portraying tech leaders and ChatGPT-driven flattery as vehicles for currying favor with the president.
  • Recurring gags involving Trump’s relationship with Satan and mockery of his anatomy continue as part of the show’s heightened political commentary.
  • The White House has derided the series as irrelevant, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized her portrayal following earlier episodes.
  • Comedy Central confirmed an every-other-week release pattern for Season 27, with episodes premiering on Wednesdays and streaming the next day on Paramount+, as cross-platform viewership hits multi‑million totals.