After a 13-year wait, South Park has reclaimed its position at the top of the animation world, using its latest Emmy victory to deliver a final satirical blow to one of its longest-running targets.
On September 6, 2026, the long-running series won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program at the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The victory was secured by the Season 27 premiere, “Sermon on the ‘Mount,'” an episode that notably depicted Donald Trump as a romantic partner to Satan.
Immediately following the ceremony, the official South Park social media accounts posted a graphic featuring a caricature of Trump with his pants down, clutching the Emmy statuette. The post was captioned with a pointed message: “YOU FINALLY GOT YOUR EMMY.”
The creators shared the graphic and caption on social media following the awards ceremony. The post was released through the show’s official accounts after the series’ victory was announced.
The victory marks South Park’s sixth win in the Outstanding Animated Program category and its first since the 2013 episode “Raising the Bar.” This 13-year drought ended despite recent dismissals from political figures. In 2025, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers issued a statement calling the show “irrelevant” in response to its ongoing political parodies. The Emmy win effectively counters that narrative, signaling continued critical and industry recognition for the series.
The award-winning episode, “Sermon on the ‘Mount,'” leaned heavily into the show’s established tradition of blending current events with surreal character dynamics. The episode notably depicted Donald Trump as a romantic partner to Satan.
Fans will not have to wait long for the show’s return following its award success. South Park Season 29 is scheduled to premiere on September 16, 2026, on Comedy Central and Paramount+.
