After nearly three decades of irreverent humor and biting satire, Comedy Central’s South Park has wrapped up its 28th season, and this time, the show’s creators aimed their sharpest barbs directly at the heart of American politics. The Christmas-themed season finale, which aired on December 10, 2025, was nothing short of audacious, weaving together outlandish plotlines and pointed cultural commentary in a way only South Park can.
This latest season has been especially notable for its relentless parody of President Donald Trump and his administration. According to USA Today, the show didn’t pull any punches, lampooning not just the president but also his vice president, JD Vance, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The season’s humor ranged from the absurd—like a fictional love scene between Trump and Vance—to the outright provocative, including a storyline in which Satan is impregnated by Trump, setting the stage for a twisted nativity narrative in the finale.
The episode, titled “The Crap Out,” didn’t just shock with its content; it also seemed to carry a veiled message to the White House. As reported by LadBible and the Daily Star, the plot saw Satan preparing to give birth to Trump’s child, only for the baby to die in a manner reminiscent of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal—a detail that sparked both controversy and celebration among the show’s on-screen political figures. Trump, dressed as Santa Claus, gleefully declared, “Time to complete operation kill my own baby,” while his right-hand man, JD Vance, played the role of a dutiful elf.
In a pivotal scene, Satan confronts Trump, telling him, “This child will be born, and for once, you are going to have to live with the consequences of your actions.” But the darkly comic twist arrives when a doctor informs Satan that the baby had died by suicide, a moment widely interpreted as a sly nod to real-world conspiracy theories. The episode’s willingness to tackle such controversial topics head-on is classic South Park, and it didn’t go unnoticed by the public—or the White House.
White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers issued a scathing response in July 2025, dismissing the show’s relevance: “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 went further, accusing the show’s creators of hypocrisy and lack of originality, saying, “The Left’s hypocrisy truly has no end — for years they have come after South Park for what they labelled as ‘offensive’ content, but suddenly they are praising the show. 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.”
Yet, the creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are hardly fazed by such criticism. In a November 2025 interview with The New York Times, they explained that their decision to ramp up political satire—particularly targeting Trump—was motivated by what they perceived as a growing fear of speaking out against the government. “It’s not that we got all political,” Parker told USA Today. “It’s that politics became pop culture.” Originally, Trump was only supposed to appear in one episode, but his character’s presence expanded as the season evolved.
Season 28’s finale was more than just a parade of shock value. It also featured a memorable cameo from Jesus, who comes to the aid of Trump and Vance. In a line that many fans and critics saw as a direct jab at the administration, Jesus declares, “Go ahead and sue me, I’m not going to be afraid any more.” While the line is a playful homage to the Christmas classic Home Alone, it’s also been interpreted as a statement of defiance from the show’s creators, signaling their intent to continue holding those in power to account through satire.
The willingness of South Park to wade into politically charged waters has drawn both praise and criticism. Some, like TV Tattle, have described the show’s Trump-skewering in Seasons 27 and 28 as “an act of patriotism,” suggesting that Stone and Parker’s fearless approach serves as a vital check on authority. Others see it as a tired attempt to stay relevant by courting controversy. Regardless of where one stands, it’s clear that South Park remains a cultural lightning rod, capable of sparking debate more than 25 years after its debut.
For viewers eager to catch up on the latest antics, the Season 28 finale aired at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and became available to stream on Paramount+ the following morning. Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers: the Essential plan costs $7.99 per month and includes thousands of episodes, movies, and live NFL games on CBS (with limited ads), while the Premium plan at $12.99 per month adds Showtime originals, blockbuster movies, and live TV with fewer ads.
The end of Season 28 has also fueled speculation about the show’s future. According to ComingSoon.net, South Park has already been renewed through Season 30, guaranteeing new episodes at least until 2027. The current season consisted of five episodes and, like its predecessor, was marked by an inconsistent release schedule with several delays. While there’s no official date for Season 29, it’s expected to arrive sometime in 2026.
Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of MTV Entertainment and Chief Content Officer of Adult Animation at Paramount+, praised the show’s creators in a recent statement: “Matt and Trey are world-class creatives who brilliantly use their outrageous humor to skewer the absurdities of our culture and we are excited to expand and deepen our long relationship with them to help fuel Paramount+ and Comedy Central. Franchising marquee content like South Park and developing new IP with tremendous talent like Matt and Trey, is at the heart of our strategy to continue growing Paramount+.”
Stone and Parker themselves expressed gratitude for the continued support, noting, “Comedy Central has been our home for 25 years and we’re really happy that they’ve made a commitment to us for the next 75 years.” They also highlighted the creative freedom they’ve enjoyed, saying, “We can’t wait to get back to doing traditional South Park episodes but now we can also try out new formats. It’s great to have partners who will always take a chance with us.”
As South Park heads toward its 30th season, the show’s blend of outrageous humor and sharp political commentary shows no sign of fading. Whether you see its latest season as a bold act of satire or a desperate bid for attention, one thing is clear: South Park continues to provoke, entertain, and challenge the boundaries of television comedy.
