Liputan6.com, Jakarta The popular satirical animated series, South Park, has once again become a hot topic after one of its latest episodes, "Got a Nut," parodied conservative character Charlie Kirk.
The episode, part of the 27th season, featured iconic character Eric Cartman imitating Kirk's style and mannerisms, sparking mixed reactions from the public and even Kirk himself.
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"Got a Nut" first aired on August 6, 2025, as the second episode of South Park's 27th season.
The parody depicted Cartman as a right-wing podcaster traveling around campuses, holding "debates" with progressive students, a depiction strikingly similar to the real-life activities of Charlie Kirk.
However, the episode was later removed from Comedy Central's rerun schedule on September 10, 2025, but the "Got a Nut" remains available on the streaming service Paramount+
The network did not issue a public statement but confirmed to industry outlets that the episode was “temporarily pulled” from its cable rotation.
Controversial 'Got a Nut' Episode Details
The episode "Got a Nut" explicitly makes Charlie Kirk the primary target of parody.
In this episode, Eric Cartman adopts the persona of a "master debater" who travels around universities, challenging students in heated debates.
Cartman's behavior, including his hairstyle, is designed to directly reflect Kirk's public image.
The parody even culminates in the "Charlie Kirk Award for Young Masterdebaters" presented at the end of the episode, further highlighting the reference to the character.
Charlie Kirk's reaction to this episode is surprising; he finds it "hilarious" and sees it as recognition of his "viral culture dominance," as he expressed it in a TikTok post.
Reasons for Withdrawing Episodes from Reruns
Comedy Central's decision to pull the episode "Got a Nut" from its linear broadcast schedule came after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, while he was speaking at Utah Valley University.
The decision came as MAGA supporters raged online, accusing “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone of helping fuel the hatred that led to Kirk’s assassination.
While the episode remains available on Paramount+, the move signals an effort to avoid potential controversy or public discomfort during a time of mourning.
While South Park is known for its bold and often provocative content, Kirk's death significantly changed the context in which the episode was received.
South Park Season 27 Broadcast Schedule
The 27th season of South Park has continued with a regular airing schedule, although episodes featuring Charlie Kirk have been removed from reruns.
This season has adopted a biweekly airing frequency on Comedy Central, a departure from its previous format.
Here is the South Park Season 27 episode schedule:
- "Sermon on the 'Mount'" (Episode 1): Premiered July 24, 2025.
- "Got a Nut" (Episode 2): Premiered August 6, 2025.
- "Sickofancy" (Episode 3): Premiered August 20, 2025.
- "Wok is Dead" (Episode 4): Premiered September 3, 2025.
- Episode 5: Premiered September 17, 2025, on Comedy Central and September 18, 2025, on Paramount+.
- Episodes 6 and 7: Premiered October 2, 2025, and October 16, 2025, respectively (title TBC).
In total, the 27th season will have 10 episodes, making it the longest season since the 23rd season in 2019.
No new South Park episodes specifically featuring Charlie Kirk are scheduled to air in September 2025, as the main parody episode already aired and was subsequently pulled from reruns.