South Park’s Christmas Finale Unveils Darkly Comic Twist

The final instalment of South Park’s current series aired on 10 December, bringing a typically irreverent close to a season that has divided opinion. The episode, titled ‘The Crap Out’, weaves together a surreal Christmas narrative, centring on the fallout between Satan and Donald Trump, and culminating in a twist that unmistakably echoes the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s demise.

Matters open with Jesus attempting to offer guidance to Stan Marsh, who has been left destitute after ICE raids upend his life. Yet, Jesus, now a rather shallow figure, proves entirely unhelpful. The plot soon pivots to the impending birth of a child fathered by Trump and Satan, only for the president to vanish just before the due date. Instead, he absconds with Vice President JD Vance—his clandestine partner—to orchestrate a jailbreak for their friend Peter Thiel.

Betrayal, Chaos, and a Familiar Face Returns

While Satan stumbles upon a blue jockstrap, the penny drops: Trump has been unfaithful with Vance. Towelie, absent for much of the season, reappears in typically dishevelled fashion, eager to spill the latest White House gossip. The pair set off to confront Trump, but their plans are interrupted when Jesus swoops in to defend the president’s reputation.

“This is a great man protecting our country from facts,”

Jesus insists, prompting Satan to retort,

“This man is a con artist, and I will deal with him.”

Before Satan can act, he is struck by contractions and rushed to hospital, lamenting his tendency to choose “the worst guys”. Meanwhile, Trump, Vance, Thiel, Jesus, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth descend upon Hell’s Pass Hospital, intent on eliminating the Antichrist.

A Sinister Revelation at Hell’s Pass Hospital

Events take a darker turn when it is revealed that the baby, the offspring of Satan and Trump, has been discovered hanging by its neck inside the womb. The ultrasound footage is curiously incomplete—an omission that mirrors the notorious gaps in surveillance during Epstein’s incarceration. The parallel is unmistakable, lending the episode a macabre edge.

Trump, undeterred, returns to the White House in triumph, while Satan departs, apparently bringing their tumultuous relationship to a close. The episode’s blend of political satire, religious parody, and dark humour ensures it will be much discussed among fans and critics alike.

Looking Ahead to Season 29

With the season now wrapped, viewers are left to speculate about what’s next for the long-running animated series. While the precise premiere date for the next run remains under wraps, it is expected to arrive at some point in 2026.