AceShowbiz - South Park won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program at the 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for the season 27 premiere episode titled Sermon on the Mount. The episode stood out for its bold storyline involving Donald Trump’s unusual relationship with Satan and their baby, alongside a subplot featuring a conflict with Paramount.

The win marks South Park’s first Emmy in this category since 2013 and ended a five-year absence from Outstanding Animated Program nominations. The provocative Trump-related storyline helped the show achieve its highest ratings in 25 years, fueling its Emmy success. Despite multiple nods that year—including Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics—the show only took home the top animated program award.

The official South Park Twitter account celebrated the victory by posting a satirical image mocking Donald Trump holding an Emmy statuette with his pants down, highlighting that the creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have more Emmys than the former president. They noted Trump’s reality show The Apprentice had been nominated for multiple Emmys but never won. The social media message underscored the show’s ongoing sharp humor aimed at the former president.

South Park has been a staple of animated comedy since its 1997 debut, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The series is known for its controversial and timely satire, often lampooning U.S. presidents and pop culture. Season 27, which aired after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus and following a major streaming deal with Paramount, featured 10 episodes split over two parts, many of which heavily mocked Donald Trump.

This Emmy win underscores how South Park continues to shape cultural conversations with its fearless satire. The recognition for Sermon on the Mount highlights the show’s ability to blend provocative humor with sharp social commentary, reaffirming its place as a significant force in adult animation more than two decades into its run.