South Park Wins Sixth Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, Mocks Donald Trump

South Park secured its sixth Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program at the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 6, 2026. The win, the series' first in this category since 2013, was awarded for the Season 27 premiere episode titled 'Sermon on the 'Mount'.' The show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, marked the achievement by using their victory to revisit a long-standing Hollywood grievance held by Donald Trump. Shortly after the ceremony, the official South Park X account posted a graphic of a cartoon version of Trump holding an Emmy trophy while his pants and underwear were around his ankles. The image was accompanied by the caption, 'You finally got your Emmy.' The series creators used the victory to reference past disputes between the former president and the Television Academy. The post serves as a direct reference to Trump's history of public complaints regarding the Television Academy. During his tenure as the host of The Apprentice, the reality series was nominated for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and other categories in 2004 and 2005, ultimately losing both times to The Amazing Race. Trump frequently criticized the awards in the years that followed, suggesting the voting process was rigged against him. The winning episode, 'Sermon on the 'Mount',' featured a sharp depiction of the former president that drew a response from the White House earlier in the season. Following the episode's original airing in July 2025, officials issued a statement that dismissed the long-running series as having been 'irrelevant for 20 years.' Despite that assessment, the recognition marks a significant return to form for the franchise, which has now earned wins in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, and 2026. The Emmy win comes just ahead of the show's next milestone. Season 29 of South Park is currently scheduled to premiere on September 16, 2026. The series continues to be a cornerstone of Comedy Central's lineup, maintaining its focus on topical satire and political commentary as it enters its third decade on the air.