On September 3, 2025, South Park delivered what might be its most outlandish episode yet, blending sharp political satire with the show’s signature irreverence in the fourth installment of its 27th season, aptly titled “Wok Is Dead.” The episode’s headline-grabbing twist? None other than Donald Trump and Satan are revealed to be expecting a child together—a plot point that’s as bizarre as it is biting, and one that sent both fans and critics into a frenzy.
The episode, penned and directed by Trey Parker, wastes no time diving into its wild premise. The central storyline revolves around the viral craze for Labubu dolls—plush, gremlin-like collectibles that have taken the fictional town’s elementary school by storm. The dolls, which are typically sold for around $30, become the object of fierce competition among the girls at South Park Elementary. Butters, ever the hapless romantic, is determined to win the affection of his crush, Red, by securing the rarest Labubu for her birthday.
Butters’ quest leads him to the City Pop Up store, a thinly veiled nod to the former City Wok restaurant, now transformed into a pop-up shop selling all manner of trendy Asian goods. Here, the show’s long-running caricature Tuong Lu Kim presides, gleefully price-gouging the desperate children. The price of the coveted Labubu doll starts at $85, a steep markup justified by Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. When Butters balks at the cost, Lu Kim explains, “You think I pay tariff? You pay tariff! It’s not me, it’s your government. I don’t get fucked by tariff, you get fucked by tariff. In China, we call it hot potato!” As the episode progresses, the price is hiked yet again to $120, with Lu Kim lamenting, “Tariff’s not fair. I get screwed by tariffs so I have to screw children.”
The economic satire doesn’t stop there. According to Deadline, the show uses the Labubu craze and the resulting price inflation to lampoon the effects of protectionist trade policies, with the “curse” of tariffs being passed along from seller to buyer. The dolls themselves are humorously described as “demonic,” a running joke that plays into the episode’s supernatural themes. Jesus Christ, now serving as the school’s guidance counselor, is bewildered by the girls’ obsession, especially as they begin unboxing their Labubus on TikTok and using them in mock occult rituals.
Meanwhile, the episode’s B-plot takes aim at Fox News, lampooning the network’s relentless coverage of Trump. After Trump steps off Air Force One, he’s greeted by a gaggle of Fox News reporters who waste no time asking the question on everyone’s mind: “Are you fucking Satan?” The show doesn’t hold back, with Fox & Friends anchors exclaiming, “The president is doing things no other president has done before!” and Sean Hannity going so far as to demonstrate the supposed act on air. The network’s sycophantic coverage becomes a recurring punchline, with repeated “News Alerts” declaring, “I definitely think the President is fucking Satan, and I love it.”
As the plot thickens, the girls at South Park Elementary perform a dark ritual with their Labubu dolls, summoning Trump and Satan in a scene that’s both hilarious and unsettling. In a dramatic confrontation, Satan reveals the truth: “I am bound to him. Yes, we are together. We’ve been together for months. I want to leave him, but I can’t—because I’m pregnant. I’m forced to stay in this situation for several more years.” The revelation leaves the Fox News team positively giddy. One anchor, barely able to contain his excitement, announces, “Fox News can confirm Donald Trump has been fucking Satan this whole time!” Champagne is popped, and the network hails it as a great day for America.
The episode doesn’t shy away from the absurdity of its premise, with Fox News describing the demonic pregnancy as a “butt baby.” Even Kid Rock, appearing in a cameo, is moved to tears by the news, declaring, “I honestly didn’t think the president wasn’t fucking Satan, but now knowing that he was this whole time, I’m just so happy.”
As The Daily Beast points out, the episode’s real target isn’t just Trump or Satan, but the media ecosystem that enables and celebrates his every move. The show’s depiction of Fox News as gleefully complicit in Trump’s antics serves as a biting critique of the far-right media’s role in shaping public opinion and normalizing outrageous behavior. The episode even includes a “biblical showdown” between Jesus and the unholy couple, underscoring the show’s willingness to tackle religious themes with the same irreverence it applies to politics.
For longtime fans, “Wok Is Dead” offers a nostalgic return to the show’s roots, blending crude humor with sharp social commentary. The use of Tuong Lu Kim and his exaggerated accent is a deliberate provocation, a reminder that South Park has never shied away from controversy—even as it courts a new, more liberal audience. As the episode’s events spiral further into chaos, the show poses a pointed question: Who are the real evildoers? The children performing demonic rituals, or the adults in media and politics who revel in division and darkness?
Despite the episode’s over-the-top premise, its commentary hits uncomfortably close to home. Rising prices, media sensationalism, and political dysfunction are all very real issues, cleverly disguised beneath layers of satire and absurdity. South Park manages to hold up a mirror to American society, forcing viewers to confront the uncomfortable realities lurking beneath the surface of its outlandish humor.
As the credits roll and the dust settles on another wild episode, one thing is clear: South Park remains as fearless and provocative as ever, unafraid to skewer sacred cows and challenge viewers with its unique brand of satire. The next episode is slated to air on September 17, 2025, promising even more chaos and controversy for Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny—and perhaps another cameo from Trump and his unlikely partner in darkness.
For all its crudeness and shock value, “Wok Is Dead” stands as a testament to South Park’s enduring ability to get people talking—and laughing—about the world’s most pressing issues, no matter how surreal they may seem.
