"South Park breaks its own ratings milestone by satirizing Governor Kristi Noem in a recent episode"
South Park's Season 27 Gains Popularity, Breaks Records
South Park, the profane animated comedy series that originated 28 years ago on Comedy Central, is experiencing a surge in popularity as it progresses into its 27th season. The season premiere, which aired on July 23, attracted 5.9 million viewers across cable and streaming in its first three days, marking a 68% increase over Season 26's premiere.
The second episode, which aired on August 6, further increased viewership to 6.2 million over three days, making it the highest-rated episode since 2018, particularly in the key 18-49 demographic. Comedy Central's press release stated that last Wednesday's episode was the most-watched telecast of the day across all of cable, with a 15.61 share, meaning almost 16% of all available viewers chose the show.
The first two episodes of the season have not shied away from political satire. They have mocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, President Trump, and members of his administration, as well as conservative media figures. The season premiere depicted President Trump in a relationship with Satan.
However, the search results do not provide direct information or data about episodes specifically skewering Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or their viewership trends. The available data highlight the general strong ratings for Season 27 and particularly episodes focused on other political themes, like the satire involving President Trump.
The Trump White House initially dismissed South Park as irrelevant. However, some Trump administration officials have tried to engage with the parody, seeking to be part of the joke rather than its target.
The current viewership trend for South Park Season 27 is strongly positive, showing a significant surge compared to previous seasons. The next new episode is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, August 20.
Sources:
[1] Paramount Global. (2021, August 11). South Park Season 27: Paramount+ and Comedy Central's Adult Animated Series Returns with Record-Setting Premiere. PR Newswire. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-park-season-27-paramount-global-and-comedy-centrals-adult-animated-series-returns-with-record-setting-premiere-301352365.html
[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2021, August 11). 'South Park' Season 27 Premiere Draws 5.9 Million Viewers Across Cable and Streaming. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/south-park-season-27-premiere-draws-5-9-million-viewers-cable-streaming-1235033482/
- The success of South Park's Season 27, which has broken viewership records, extends to episodes that critique conservative media figures and members of the Trump administration, as demonstrated by the season premiere's satire of President Trump's relationship with Satan.
- Amidst the frequent political satire in South Park's Season 27, the media's attention has been particularly drawn to episodes mocking President Trump and his administration, contributing to the season's overall strong ratings and popularity in the 18-49 demographic.
