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South Park’s ‘Turkey Trot’ Skewers Saudi Sponsorship and Pete Hegseth

The Thanksgiving satire shifts the season back to a local storyline ahead of the Dec. 10 finale.

Overview

  • Season 28, Episode 4 premiered Nov. 26 on Comedy Central and began streaming Nov. 27 on Paramount+.
  • The Turkey Trot is portrayed as Saudi-sponsored with a $5,000 prize and a warning against disparaging the royal family, echoing debates over Saudi funding in entertainment and sports.
  • Cartman leans into so‑called “race science” while Tolkien Black objects to the race’s sponsor, highlighting the episode’s commentary on ethics and bigotry.
  • U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is lampooned as a content-chasing operator who descends on South Park and tangles with local police, with Kristi Noem also popping up.
  • The episode brings back Mayor McDaniels, Jimbo and Ned, includes a minor fan-noted animation hiccup, and sets the stage for the season’s final episode on Dec. 10.