South Park: Cartman vs. The Antichrist – Return Explained
- After a three-week hiatus, south Park is back on Wednesday, airing live on Comedy Central and Paramount+.
- A promo clip reveals a concerning situation at South Park Elementary: "Your students appear to be in some kind of cult involving the number six and seven." The...
- Why it Matters: continues the season's overarching storyline involving Satan, Donald Trump, and the Antichrist.
South Park Returns: CartmanS Possession and the Impending Antichrist
What to Expect in the New Episode
After a three-week hiatus, south Park is back on Wednesday, airing live on Comedy Central and Paramount+. The new episode, titled “Twisted Christian,” promises a wild ride as Eric Cartman becomes possessed – and may hold the key to stopping the Antichrist.
A promo clip reveals a concerning situation at South Park Elementary: ”Your students appear to be in some kind of cult involving the number six and seven.” The clip then cuts to Cartman, Butters, Tweak, and othre students chanting “6, 7” with unsettling glee.
The Satan-Trump Saga: A Recap
This season of South park has been dominated by the scandalous affair between Satan and Donald Trump, and the revelation that Satan is pregnant with the Antichrist. The due date is rapidly approaching, adding urgency to the unfolding events.
The Washington D.C. plotline has intersected with the happenings in south Park,most notably through a lawsuit filed by a fictionalized version of Donald trump attempting to bankrupt the town,and a subsequent satirical public service announcement. The September 3rd episode saw the girls of South Park, with butters’ help, conjuring a demon using a cursed Labubu doll – and who emerged from the portal to hell? Satan and Trump, naturally.
From Israel-Gaza to the Antichrist
The previous episode briefly diverted from the Satan-Trump storyline to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, featuring Kyle’s mother (a frequent target of Cartman’s obsession) in a more self-contained narrative. While impactful, this episode primarily served as a detour, aside from Trump’s continued attempts to prevent the birth of his child to preserve his Mar-a-Lago lifestyle.
A ratings Smash Hit
Wednesday’s episode marks the sixth installment of the 27th season of South Park, which premiered in 1997. The show has consistently pushed boundaries with it’s biting satire, skewering celebrities, politicians, and societal norms. This season is proving to be a ratings success,with the show experiencing a surge in viewership.
| Season | Premiere Date | Network | average Viewership (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 13, 1997 | comedy Central | 1.7 |
| 27 | February 7, 2024 | Comedy Central/Paramount+ | 2.5+ |
Additional new episodes are scheduled to air on October 29, November 12, November 26, and December 10, according to Comedy Central.
Where to Watch
New episodes of South Park will be available to stream on Paramount+ and on demand through your TV provider following their premiere on Comedy Central.