South Park Season 27 release schedule: next episode date, time, and where to watch
When the next episode drops — and how we got here
After a bumpy start that included a two-week delay and a staggered follow-up, South Park Season 27 has finally found a rhythm. New episodes are rolling out every other week — at least through episode 5 — giving fans a simple rule of thumb: if you watched one this Wednesday, you’ll wait one Wednesday before the next.
Here’s what’s locked in so far. Episode 4, titled "Wok is Dead," aired on Wednesday, September 3 at 10 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. CT, and 10 p.m. PT on Comedy Central. In it, Butters runs headfirst into the cost of tariffs while trying to buy a Labubu doll for his girlfriend — classic small-town problem meets big-world economic policy. Comedy Central promoted the episode with a trailer shortly before airtime, a pattern that has continued this season.
If the current cadence holds, Episode 5 is expected on Wednesday, September 17 at the same times: 10 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. CT, and 10 p.m. PT on Comedy Central. The network hasn’t announced titles or synopses beyond Episode 5, but the every-other-week plan gives viewers a clear path to plan around. As always with TV scheduling, consider this the roadmap rather than a legal contract — dates can shift.
Why the stop-and-go start? The season premiere was pushed back two weeks, and the second episode arrived two weeks after the first. That created some early whiplash, but several weeks in, the pattern is stable. The production team — co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and their veteran crew — appears to be hitting stride despite the rocky rollout.
For anyone catching up, "Wok is Dead" continues the show’s habit of dragging real-world headlines into the hallways of South Park Elementary. Tariffs and toy shortages sound dry until you put them in Butters’ hands. Then it becomes a comedy about a kid, a must-have gift, and the invisible price tags inside global trade.
- Latest aired: Episode 4 ("Wok is Dead") — Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT/9 p.m. CT on Comedy Central
- Next expected: Episode 5 — Wednesday, Sept. 17, same times, subject to change
- Next-day streaming: Paramount Plus (U.S.)
Where to watch now — and why the streaming rules changed
The streaming home for South Park is different this season. A major July deal brought 50 new episodes and the full back catalog under the Comedy Central–Paramount Plus umbrella. In the U.S., that means fresh Season 27 episodes air first on Comedy Central and stream on Paramount Plus the day after broadcast.
One big change: South Park is no longer on HBO Max as of early August. If you’ve been firing up the HBO Max app and wondering where the show went, that window has closed. Paramount Plus is now the place to stream both new episodes (next day) and the older seasons collected in the back catalog.
What does that mean in practical terms?
- Linear TV viewers can stick with Comedy Central on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).
- Streamers can watch the new episode on Paramount Plus the following day in the U.S.
- Binge watchers have the back catalog centralized on Paramount Plus, alongside the new run.
The shift also cleans up a messy few years where specials, films, and episodes were split across platforms. In recent seasons, South Park experimented with event-style releases and exclusive "made-for-streaming" projects. Consolidating next-day episodes and the library with Paramount Plus makes it easier to keep track of what’s new versus what’s archival.
As for what’s ahead, Comedy Central has kept a tight lid on titles and synopses beyond Episode 5. That’s typical for a show that likes to respond to current events with quick-turn scripts. The every-other-week cadence hands the writers a little more breathing room than a strict weekly grind without letting momentum fade between drops.
If you’re planning your watch routine, here’s a simple playbook:
- Set a Wednesday night reminder for Comedy Central at 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT) on the weeks the show is on.
- Prefer streaming? Open Paramount Plus the next day for the latest episode.
- Want context or to revisit old favorites? The full back catalog now lives on Paramount Plus, so you can jump from the current season to classic arcs in one place.
Expect Comedy Central to continue releasing brief trailers and teasers close to airtime rather than long lead campaigns. That approach fits the show’s quick response DNA and keeps the week-to-week storylines under wraps. It also lines up with the biweekly release rhythm: promote, air, breathe, repeat.
Big picture, Season 27’s smoother midseason cadence, the Paramount Plus next-day window, and the end of the HBO Max era all point to a simpler viewer experience: watch live if you like appointment TV, or stream the next morning without hunting across apps. With a 50-episode runway inked, the franchise looks set for a steady pipeline of new installments — rolling out on Comedy Central first, then landing on Paramount Plus for the binge crowd.
We’ll update the calendar if Comedy Central shifts dates or breaks from the every-other-week model after Episode 5. For now, circle Wednesday nights, keep an eye out for short trailers, and expect the next chapter to arrive two weeks after the last.
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