South Park Shakes Things Up: Season 28 Kicks Off with 'Twisted Christian'

Hold onto your Cheesy Poofs, fans! Cartman's got a new problem (maybe possession?), the '6-7' meme is out of control, and Peter Thiel thinks it's all about stopping the Antichrist in South Park's surprise Season 28 premiere.

TL;DR

• South Park just dropped its "Twisted Christian" episode, unexpectedly kicking off Season 28 early!
• Cartman might be possessed, and tech billionaire Peter Thiel is convinced he's the key to stopping the Antichrist.
• The episode hilariously skewers the viral "6-7" meme, political figures, and even modern Christianity itself.

Wait, Season 28 Already?! What Happened to Season 27?

If you're feeling a little whiplashed by South Park's latest episode, "Twisted Christian," you're not alone! What was initially teased as Season 27, Episode 6, turned out to be the official premiere of Season 28. Comedy Central confirmed this abrupt shift, meaning Season 27 concluded after just five episodes, instead of the expected ten.

No official reason has been given for the season split, but don't fret about missing out on new content. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have reassured fans that the full number of episodes planned for this year will still be released. So, while Season 27 was shorter than anticipated, we're still getting the same amount of satirical goodness, just under a new season banner.

The "6-7" Meme Takes Over South Park Elementary with Hilarious Chaos

One of the episode's central (and most relatable for anyone with kids) plotlines revolves around the viral "6-7" meme. If you're over the age of 14, you might be scratching your head, and that's exactly the point! This nonsensical phrase, which originated from rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)" and blew up on TikTok thanks to users like Maverick Trevillain (aka "The 67 Kid"), is essentially an internet inside joke that drives older generations crazy.

In South Park, the kids, led by Cartman, are completely obsessed. They're shouting "6-7!" with a specific juggling-like hand gesture, causing widespread frustration among parents and teachers. Cartman, ever the over-the-top character, reacts to the meme by projectile vomiting incessantly, making him seem, well, possessed.

Peter Thiel Enters the Chat: Antichrist, Trump, and Data Schemes

Enter tech billionaire Peter Thiel, known for his real-life controversial views on the Antichrist and AI. In the episode, Thiel is brought into South Park Elementary as an "expert on the end of days" to deal with the supposed "Satanic numerology" of the "6-7" meme. His grand theory? The Antichrist is coming, a "newer, more human form of Satan," possibly within "six to seven weeks."

Thiel connects the Antichrist's arrival to Donald Trump and Satan's baby, claiming Trump's "six to seven centimeters" manhood is perfectly sized for Satan's "pinhole" rectum. This bizarre origin story fuels the kids' "6-7" obsession, much to Thiel's frustration.

Meanwhile, Thiel is secretly working with JD Vance, who wants to prevent the Antichrist's birth to secure his own political succession. This leads to a truly wild subplot where Trump is manipulated into visiting Planned Parenthood to inquire about aborting Satan's baby, complete with a gag about his "microscopic manhood and full anus."

"Hello, kids, I’m Peter Thiel, and I’m here to talk to you about the Antichrist. Ok, so first, what is the Antichrist? The Antichrist is a newer, more human form of Satan that will soon walk the Earth. We don’t know how soon it will walk the Earth, but it could be within the next six to seven weeks."

— Peter Thiel (as depicted in "Twisted Christian")

Jesus Walks Among Us (and Gets Frustrated with Modern Christianity)

Adding another layer to the chaotic narrative, Jesus Christ is working as a counselor at South Park Elementary. He finds himself caught in the middle of Thiel's surveillance schemes, protesting the installation of cameras in places like the girls' bathroom. Later, Jesus goes on a disastrous double date with PC Principal and his date, Peggy Rockbottom.

Jesus becomes increasingly fed up with the "warped sense of Christianity that seems to have taken hold across America." He calls out PC Principal for "bullying people and using the Bible to do it," eventually reaching his breaking point and deciding to go "full bro," pulling Ms. Rockbottom away to his place.

An Exorcist Homage and a D.C. Road Trip for Cartman

Thiel, convinced that Cartman's incessant vomiting and connection to the "6-7" meme signifies a possession that holds the key to stopping the Antichrist, stages an Exorcist-style intervention at Cartman's house. In a direct jab at the real-life Thiel, Cartman even suggests Greta Thunberg is the "real antichrist with her stupid haircut and her dumb bangs."

Despite his efforts, Thiel can't "exorcise" Cartman's secrets. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Thiel declaring Cartman "the key to saving our country" and insisting he must take him to Washington D.C. to "unlock the secrets he holds, no matter what it takes." Turns out, the whole Vance-Thiel partnership is also a scheme to obtain all of the world's data.

Talk about a cliffhanger! Looks like this "Twisted Christian" saga is a two-parter, and we'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see where Cartman and Thiel's D.C. adventure takes us.

Behind the Scenes: How South Park Almost Didn't Happen

In a fascinating look back at the show's origins, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently shared some insider stories on the Basic! podcast. It turns out South Park almost never saw the light of day!

• MTV Passed: MTV flat-out rejected the series.
• FOX's Family Idea: FOX was only interested if Parker and Stone would reshape it to focus on a family, thinking it would make it work like The Simpsons.
• Kenny's Deaths: Former network executive Doug Herzog even admitted he tried to stop Parker & Stone from killing Kenny every week!
• Mr. Hankey's Role: The iconic Mr. Hankey, The Christmas Poo (S01E09), surprisingly helped "mainstream" poop jokes in TV.
• Censorship Battles: There's a great anecdote about a Comedy Central executive drawing the line at one particular piece of poop.
• Scientology Short: The "The Gauntlet" short for the 2020 MTV Movie Awards, which spoofed Gladiator and Battlefield: Earth, caused a stir. Isaac Hayes (who voiced Chef and was a Scientologist) asked to see the short before it aired due to a joke about L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. Parker and Stone famously ensured the Church of Scientology (and Hayes) saw it at the exact same time as the rest of the public.

It's wild to think how different things could have been if these early rejections had stuck! The show is executive produced by Parker, Stone, Anne Garefino, and Frank C. Agnone II. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell, and Vernon Chatman also produce, with Christopher Brion serving as creative director for South Park Digital Studios.

Season 27's Wild Ride and What's Next for Season 28

Even before the surprise season split, South Park's 27th season had a pretty eventful run. Early episodes drew strong viewership, with their usual timely parodies of political figures like President Trump and various topical issues. The second episode even sparked some controversy for its parody of political influencer Charlie Kirk, airing weeks before his death. While Comedy Central decided not to air reruns, the episode remains available on Paramount+.

Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars! After "Twisted Christian" (S28E01), the remaining new episodes for Season 28 will air on:

• Wednesday, October 29
• Wednesday, November 12
• Wednesday, November 26
• Wednesday, December 10

These episodes will maintain the bi-weekly schedule we've seen, so you won't have to wait too long for more shenanigans from the kids of South Park!

FAQ: Your Burning Questions About the Latest South Park Episode Answered When did "Twisted Christian" air? "Twisted Christian" premiered on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Where can I stream "Twisted Christian" and other new South Park episodes? You can watch new episodes live on Comedy Central. For streaming, it's available the next day on Paramount+. You can also watch it live (sometimes earlier on the West Coast) with services like Philo (which offers a free trial), Fubo (free trial), Sling, and DirecTV. What does the "6-7" meme mean? The "6-7" meme is a viral internet trend, particularly popular with Generation Alpha (roughly middle school-aged kids). It's pronounced "six-seven" and generally has no definitive meaning. Its "point" has evolved into frustrating or "trolling" older generations and authority figures, delighting kids precisely because of its nonsensical nature. How many episodes are in South Park Season 28? Season 28 is confirmed to have five episodes. "Twisted Christian" was the first, with four more scheduled to air through December 10, 2025.

Sources:

• South Park S27E06: "Twisted Christian" Preview: Cartman Possessed?!? (Bleeding Cool)
• 'South Park' Returns After Three-Week Hiatus With Cartman up Against the Antichrist (The Hollywood Reporter)
• 'South Park' quietly ended Season 27, jumping into Season 28 with new episode (Los Angeles Times)
• 'South Park' Abruptly Starts Season 28 With Viral '6-7' TikTok Trend and Peter Thiel Hunting Down Trump’s Antichrist Baby (Variety)
• ‘South Park’ Season 27, Episode 6 ‘Twisted Christian’: How to watch tonight streaming free online (The Oregonian/OregonLive)
• South Park combines Peter Thiel with nonsensical 67 slang trend in latest episode (The Independent)
• ‘South Park’ Season 28, Episode 1 ‘Twisted Christian’: How to watch, live stream (MLive)
• 'South Park' Recruits 'Antichrist Expert' Peter Thiel to Abort Trump's Baby With Satan (The Wrap)