In South Park Season 28, Episode 4, “Turkey Trot,” a starting pistol becomes the pretext for Pete Hegseth’s forces to tear-gas the runners, according to TheWrap’s November 26, 2025 episode recap. The official clip, titled “Fire the Tear Gas,” describes Hegseth as going to war against the town’s Turkey Trot.
Which episode features the scene?
The scene appears in “Turkey Trot,” Season 28, Episode 4 of South Park. South Park Studios labels the clip “Fire the Tear Gas” and gives the episode number on its official clip page. Its description says: “Pete Hegseth goes to war against the South Park Turkey Trot.”
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TheWrap’s recap supplies the specific sequence: the starting pistol gives Hegseth and his forces an excuse to tear-gas the runners. The outlet also reports that the race is Saudi Arabia-backed and that Kristi Noem appears, competing with Hegseth for online attention. Those are recap details, rather than claims in the short official clip description.
What is the episode about?
South Park Studios’ November 26, 2025 release announcement describes the town’s annual Turkey Trot turning chaotic when Cartman uses questionable cutting-edge science to win. Paramount+ likewise lists Cartman’s attempt to win as the central episode setup on its “Turkey Trot” listing.
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The show’s official description and the recap establish the race, Cartman’s scheme, and Hegseth’s confrontation with the runners. The reviewed sources do not include a creator statement explaining the satire’s intent, so the scene alone does not establish a specific real-world policy target.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When did “Turkey Trot” premiere, and where can you watch it?
The episode premiered November 26, 2025. The official release announcement said new episodes would be available on Paramount+ and on demand through a TV provider after premiere. Paramount+ lists “Turkey Trot” as Season 28, Episode 4, with a 22-minute runtime and the same November 26, 2025 date. Catalog access can change and vary by location, so those release details do not guarantee current availability in every region.
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- Number of Discs: 2
- Playback Duration: 81
- Rating: R
- Director: Trey Parker
- Number of Movies: 1
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- Genre: TV Comedy
- Number of Discs: 11
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 1544
- Rating: NR
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- Genre: TV Comedy
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 900
- Rating: NR
- Movie Title: South Park: Seasons 21-25
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