Comedy Central’s “South Park” Shatters Ratings Record With Episode on Kristi Noem

“South Park” Dominates Summer TV Landscape with Explosive Political Satire

This South Park summer season is proving to be its most explosive yet, with viewership soaring and ratings smashing records, as confirmed by newly released data from Paramount Global.

Cable and Streaming Triumph:

The most recent episode, which lampooned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, delivered an extraordinary 15.61 rating share on Comedy Central—meaning nearly 16% of all cable viewers tuned in. This makes it the highest-rated episode in the series’ 28-year cable history. When including streaming on Paramount+, that episode drew 6.2 million viewers in its first three days, outpacing the season opener.

A Season On Fire:

• The Season 27 premiere, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” also made waves—drawing 5.9 million viewers across platforms within 72 hours. It delivered a 9.2 cable share, marking the biggest season premiere share since 1999, and outpaced the Season 26 premiere by 68%.
• Episode 2, named “Got a Nut,” not only exceeded the premiere in overall viewership but also delivered the largest share in the series’ history, asserting itself as the dominant cable telecast of the day.

Cultural and Political Impact on South Park:

This season’s sharp political satire—skewering figures such as Trump and Noem—has made South Park a lightning rod of public attention. President Trump’s White House dismissed the show as “irrelevant,” while Secretary Noem criticized her portrayal as “lazy and sexist,” prompting a biting retort and bonus scene from the show’s creators.

What Makes It Stand Out:

• Sermon on the ‘Mount features a bold fake PSA of a nude deepfake Trump frolicking in the desert.
• Got a Nut portrays Noem as a vanity-obsessed ICE agent who raids heaven for “brown angels” and escalates satire around her dog-killing claim.

In summary: South Park Season 27 is breaking ratings records on both cable and streaming. With its fearless political satire and viral content, the series continues to redefine cultural commentary and prove that its edge remains unapologetically sharp.