South Park Season Premiere Breaks Record Set in 1999

Last week, the 27th season premiere of “South Park” attracted a whopping 5.9 million viewers across Comedy Central and Paramount+. This impressive turnout marks the best season premiere rating since 2022 for the animated series.

“South Park” has been making headlines for its no-holds-barred take on President Trump, including depicting him in bed with Satan and poking fun at his genitalia. Unsurprisingly, this led to a surge in streaming viewership during the three-day period following the premiere.

Paramount proudly noted that this episode of “South Park” enjoyed the largest share of the cable audience for a season premiere since way back in 1999. This is significant given the recent decline in viewership for basic cable channels such as Comedy Central.

Amidst all the buzz, the Trump White House dismissed the show as irrelevant, claiming it was desperate for attention. Notably, Trump himself took the televised satire in stride, despite Paramount settling a lawsuit with him and agreeing to pay $16 million towards his future presidential library.

In today’s digital landscape, success for TV shows is measured not just by ratings but also by metrics like subscriptions and social media engagement. Comedy Central revealed that the latest season premiere of “South Park” was the most social episode ever, making it the most talked-about program on television last Wednesday.

It’s clear that “South Park” isn’t just a TV show, but a cultural phenomenon with a loyal following and a knack for keeping viewers entertained and engaged.