The long-running satire returns after a nearly 2.5-year hiatus and as a battle over its future has just concluded.

South Park made headlines when the season 27 premiere episode mocked President Donald Trump by showing an animated version of the character in a romantic relationship with Satan. Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have never been shy about pushing boundaries in the Comedy Central animated series,

“ South Park ” kicked off its 27th season on Wednesday night, and in the debut episode, Trey Parker and Matt Stone literally put Donald Trump in the White House and in bed with the Devil.