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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.

Still from “South Park” season 27 episode 3. Fair use, do not distribute.
“South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker attend an event during 2025 San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2025.
The latest episode of "South Park," titled "Sickofancy," will air on Aug. 20.
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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.