Following a week off due to production delays, South Park season 27 has released the first images from its new episode airing later tonight. South Park season 27 has been releasing new episodes bi-weekly since the show began, with humor surrounding President Donald Trump and his administration. However, episode 5 faced production delays that pushed it back a week.
New images of South Park season 27, episode 5 have been revealed ahead of its premiere tonight. According to the description released by the official South Park X account, season 27, episode 5 follows Kyle and Cartman arguing over a “prediction markets app.” An angry Kyle appears in one image, while Trump is cooking for Satan. See the images below:
What South Park Season 27’s Images Mean For Episode 5
Cartman angry while on Clyde’s podcast in South Park season 27 episode 2
This will be the first episode of South Park’s controversial new season to air following the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk. The series was criticized by conservatives due to season 27, episode 2 showing Cartman parodying the right-wing media personality. Comedy Central pulled the episode from air, despite it never advocating for political violence.
Based on the episode’s description and images, it seems the show won’t be touching on the assassination, instead focusing on its Trump parody and the characters of South Park becoming embroiled in a new fad. The predictions app being described may be a parody of companies like Polymarket, where users can place monetary bets on future events.
The show is also continuing to develop its long-term storyline between Trump and Satan following season 27, episode 4, where it was revealed the latter is pregnant. The image of the two signals a goofier approach to their relationship, one that may sidestep the political commentary in favor of lighter jabs. Its exact approach won’t be obvious until the episode airs.
Our Take On South Park Season 27, Episode 5’s New Images
The characters in South Park, especially Cartman, look shocked while staring a phone
The images offer a promising yet vague look at how the new episode of South Park is going to play out. Kyle and Cartman’s fight could be tied to politics, considering it’s been a running motif across the whole season thus far. But it also seems to be focusing on other comedic elements as its Trump storyline evolves.
Since this episode had been delayed, it’s unclear if South Park is using a different storyline in contrast to their original plans for episode 5. But, with the show seemingly back on track to deliver bi-weekly laughs, this episode could offer a lighter touch in contrast to the more politically heavy episodes earlier in the season.
New episodes of South Park arrive bi-weekly Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central.
Release Date
August 13, 1997
Showrunner
Trey Parker
Karri Turner
Liane Cartman / Wendy Testaburger / Mrs. Crabtree (voice)
Matt Stone
Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick (voice)