South Park returned with a bang, ruthlessly mocking Donald Trump and his administration in its season 27 premiere. According to Nielsen data, the episode attracted 5.9 million viewers on Comedy Central and Paramount+ in three days.

TheWrap reported the "Sermon on the 'Mount" episode was South Park's most significant season premiere since season 3 in 1999. The outlet shared that the divisive season debut prompted a 68% increase in viewership for the series.
South Park fans took to X to discuss the episode, which spoofed Trump's litigious behavior, his settlement with Paramount and CBS' decision to cancel The Late Show and sack Stephen Colbert.
"South Park still making people mad after like 25 years," one person observed.
"Ah yes, South Park is so irrelevant that it warranted a response from *checks notes* the White House," another chimed in.
"If you ever feel stupid, remember that MAGA thinks South Park is on their side and not constantly making fun of them," a third person wrote.
While fans saw the humor in South Park's season premiere, the White House was not amused.
"The Left's hypocrisy truly has no end – for years they have come after South Park for what they labeled as 'offensive' content, but suddenly they are praising the show," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told 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."
"This show hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention," Rogers continued. "President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak."
South Park is set to air their next episode on Wednesday, August 6, on Comedy Central.