South Park continues its 27th season with a new episode set to air on August 6, 2025, featuring a satirical portrayal of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A teaser released on the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shows the character Eric Cartman dressed as Kirk, wearing a Turning Point USA hat and mimicking the commentator’s signature hairstyle and speaking style.
In the clip, Cartman tells fellow student Bebe Stevens, “You can just shut up, Bebe. You hate America and love abortion,” a direct parody of Kirk’s confrontational tone in campus debates.
The episode marks another bold move for South Park, which opened the season with a controversial premiere targeting both President Donald Trump and Paramount, the parent company of Comedy Central.
Kirk acknowledged the parody on X, changing his profile photo to an image of Cartman dressed as him and writing, “I’m so watching this.” Reactions on social media have been mixed.
Some users view the parody as a badge of cultural relevance for Kirk, while others argue it casts him in a negative light, given Cartman’s history as an offensive and often unsympathetic character.
Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park has long been known for its irreverent approach to politics and culture.
The current season is part of the show’s $1.5 billion deal with Paramount+, which includes both broadcast and streaming content. The episode will air on Comedy Central and stream the following day on Paramount+.
