The excitement surrounding the 27th season premiere of ‘South Park’ has undoubtedly paid off, drawing in a staggering audience for Comedy Central and Paramount+.

In just three days after its July 23 debut, the episode—chock-full of audacious satire, including a jaw-dropping scene with former President Donald Trump and Satan—racked up a remarkable 5.9 million viewers across various platforms.

This highly-anticipated premiere was delayed by two weeks as creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone finalized a groundbreaking new agreement with Paramount Global. This deal not only moved the ‘South Park’ library from HBO Max to Paramount+ but also ensured next-day streaming of new episodes, significantly boosting viewership numbers. In its initial airing, the episode attracted 430,000 viewers on Comedy Central—only a fraction of the soaring three-day total.

The episode, aptly titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,’” features Trump in a hilariously absurd predicament, threatening to sue the town of South Park for $5 billion—ultimately settling for $3.5 million and a promise to produce a pro-Trump advertisement. The finale includes a live-action deepfake, eerily reminiscent of CBS’ infamous 60 Minutes settlement with Trump, hinting at a side agreement for public service announcements aligned with the former administration.

As fans continue to tune in to this outrageous new season, it's clear that ‘South Park’ remains a cultural force, daring to push boundaries and spark conversation.