South Park Season 27 Episode 5 Release Date
South Park Season 27 Episode 5 lands on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central, with streaming on Paramount+ happening the day after. Yup, for those still marking their calendars the old-fashioned way after all these years—this is the date to scribble a big Cartman head next to. I set a reminder on my phone, but honestly, half my anticipation is just the ritual of seeing the notifications roll in: “New South Park tonight.” Kicks up the nostalgia every time.
Let’s be real: South Park’s release schedule this season has been a little bit wild. Gone are the days of weekly drops—you get an episode every other week now, courtesy of Trey Parker and Matt Stone mixing things up. On one hand, yeah, the wait stings, especially if, like me, you haunt Reddit after each episode for ~genuine discourse~ and half-baked memes. On the other hand, there’s just something almost luxurious about the extra space between installments. Gives everyone time to actually process the jokes—and believe me, they haven’t been holding back.
Why the Biweekly Schedule?
This season's biweekly rhythm is partly intentional, partly necessary. The creators claim it’s to keep the satire sharp and timely, factoring in real-world events—though I personally suspect it's also because “deep dives” into Trump-Satan parentage require more animation time (?) and probably a fair bit of consideration about not getting sued into oblivion.
I've definitely found myself speculating with friends: “What’ll be more absurd—the show’s script or the actual news this week?” Sometimes the answer is both. Anyway, the format:
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New South Park: Every two weeks, currently through Season 27
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Wednesday airings, 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. CT
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Streaming on Paramount+ the next day (depending on your time zone, you might even wake up to fresh South Park)
It’s inconvenient if you live for those quick weekly dopamine hits, but for anyone who hates binge-culture, honestly, it's bliss.
A Quick Look at Past Episodes & What's Next
Previous episodes this season have dropped every other Wednesday, steadily building their new season arcs and shenanigans. The fourth episode, “Wok is Dead,” aired on September 3, and it feels like everyone’s still arguing online about whether Butters’ Labubu doll fiasco was social commentary or just deeply weird. Not that South Park ever shies from weird.
What can you expect for Episode 5? If the recent Trump/Satan baby announcements—or Butters’ financial crises—are any indication, it’s probably going to be a blend of the topical, the grotesque, and the unexpectedly clever. Side note: Has anyone else noticed how their political plots hit different depending on the actual week’s headlines? It’s like the writers are playing 4D chess with current events.
Where and How to Watch
I get asked this one a lot: “Where can I stream South Park now?” The answer, since the new Paramount/Comedy Central deal, is:
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First airing on Comedy Central
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Next-day streaming on Paramount+ (US, UK, Australia—check local listings for other countries)
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No more HBO Max, so if you’ve got friends living under a rock, let them know
Quick pro-tip: If you want to live-Tweet the show, stick to cable or live TV services like Philo, Sling, or YouTube TV. Otherwise, avoid spoilers and treat yourself to a midnight watch party the next day.
Why Fans Are Loving (And Grumbling About) This Season
People are loving the satirical bite this season (current affairs, Trump, Satan babies—you get it). But I’ve seen more than a few colorful grumbles about the new release pattern. As someone who once prided himself on never missing a Wednesday episode, I now feel the odd empty week in between. On the flip side, the anticipation in online South Park fandom spaces before each new episode is thicker than ever. The memes alone are worth the wait.
