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South Park Day Celebrates Record Viewership Amid Controversy

8/18/2025

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Comedy Central marked "South Park Day" on August 13 by airing the pilot and exclusive creator interviews.
Season 27 set viewership records, with Episode 2 drawing 838,000 viewers and the premiere garnering 5.9 million streams on Paramount+.
The season's political satire, particularly targeting the Trump administration, has generated notable controversy, including reactions from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
New episodes will continue on August 20 after the anniversary special.

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Comedy Central marked "South Park Day" on August 13 by airing the pilot and exclusive creator interviews.
Season 27 set viewership records, with Episode 2 drawing 838,000 viewers and the premiere garnering 5.9 million streams on Paramount+.
The season's political satire, particularly targeting the Trump administration, has generated notable controversy, including reactions from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
New episodes will continue on August 20 after the anniversary special.