South Park Season 27, Episode 1
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South Park kicked off its twenty-seventh season on Wednesday with a controversial Trump-focused episode that has drawn strong backlash from the White House.
In Season 27, Episode 1, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” the fictional town of South Park stages a protest against the president. The episode includes a scene depicting a cartoon version of the president climbing into bed with Satan (a treatment Saddam Hussein received in 1999’s South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut). When Satan rejects him, Trump pleads, “Come on, Satan, I’ve been working hard all day,” before revealing his comically small genitals.
Jesus Christ also reappears in town, explaining that he had to return because of a “lawsuit and an agreement with Paramount,” a likely reference to Paramount’s $16 million settlement with the president. He also mentions the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking that South Park could be next since both shows are owned by the same parent company.
“(Trump) can do whatever he wants now that someone backed down,” Jesus says, adding, “You guys saw what happened to CBS? Well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount! You really want to end up like Colbert? … Just shut up, or we’re going to get canceled, you idiots!”
ForbesSouth Park Creators Address Season 27 Premier That Angered White House—Reveal Network’s ‘Notes’By Siladitya RayAfter the premiere, South Park launched a web page featuring the deepfake PSA that aired during the episode. In the clip, a deepfake Trump wanders through the desert and strips naked. “When things heat up, who will deliver us from temptation? Donald J. Trump,” the PSA’s narrator says. “No matter how hot it gets, he’s not afraid to fight for America.”
The White House quickly reacted and condemned the show after the episode aired. “The Left’s hypocrisy truly has no end – for years they have come after South Park for what they labeled as ‘offense’ content, but suddenly they are praising the show,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers wrote in a statement to Variety. “Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows.”
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the comedy or just curious about the controversial episode, here’s how to watch South Park Season 27 and where to stream the premiere — including how to watch it for free.
South Park Season 27, Episode 1
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Where Is South Park Season 27 Streaming?
South Park Season 27 is streaming on Paramount+. New episodes drop on the platform every Thursday, one day after they air on Comedy Central.
How To Watch South Park Season 27 Trump Episode
The Trump episode of South Park, which serves as the Season 27 premiere, is now streaming on Paramount+.
To watch the episode, you’ll need to sign up for a Paramount+ subscription. The Paramount+ Essential plan costs $7.99 per month (with limited ads), while the Paramount+ with Showtime plan is $12.99 per month.
Can You Stream The South Park Trump Episode For Free?
If you’re not already subscribed, Paramount+ is offering a seven-day free trial for new users, so you can stream the Season 27 premiere, “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” at no cost within that trial period.
When Do New Episodes Of South Park Season 27 Come Out?
New episodes of South Park Season 27 are released every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Episodes are also available to stream on Paramount+ the following day (Thursdays).
Watch the official teaser for the Season 27 below.
