South Parkseason 27’s schedule update is a blow for audiences as Paramount reveals when new episodes of the satirical comedy series will return.South Parkseason 27has been focused on parodying President Donald Trump’s administration. So far, the season has also been airing bi-weekly, with new episodes airing on Comedy Central every other Wednesday.
Now, according toComicbook, Paramount has confirmednew episodes ofSouth Parkseason 27 will continue to air bi-weekly for the remainder of the season. After airing episode 3 tonight, August 20, episode 4 will air on Wednesday, September 3, while episode 5 will air Wednesday, September 17. This bi-weekly schedule will continue for the remainder of season 27.
ScreenRantreached out to Paramount for clarification, and has not received a response as of the time of writing.
What South Park Season 27’s Bi-Weekly Schedule Means For The Show
Season 27 has been heavily focused on political satire of President Trump and figures around him, such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Bothepisodes ofSouth Parkwere controversial. Episode 1 prompted a response from the White House, calling the show “fourth-rate,” while episode 2 was acknowledged by both Vance and Noem.
The Department of Homeland Security used an image of ICE agents from season 27, episode 2’s trailer to advertise ICE’s career site on X.As for episode 3, the trailer has confirmed a focus on Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C., also confirming thereturn of Towelie, his first major role in the show since season 23.
Given the new bi-weekly schedule, it seems the show will be using this time to hone in on various subjects, likely political, while covering more material than if it were airing week-to-week. This means moreSouth Parkcharactersbased on existing persons may show up. It also means the 10-episode season will be airing for much longer than anticipated.
Our Take On South Park Season 27’s New Bi-Weekly Schedule
So far,South Parkseason 27’s bi-weekly episodes have been able to deliver some biting commentary and memorable, hilarious moments that may not have been possible without the extra time afforded to them. Despite how disappointing it is the show is no longer weekly, extended breaks give new episodes more real-world material to work with, strengthening their stories and comedy.
With season 27, episode 3 airing soon, and with confirmed dates for episodes 4 and 5, it remains to be seen ifSouth Parkcan keep up its bi-weekly momentum. However, with plenty for the show to commentate on and make fun of, it’s likely the new schedule will actually benefit the memorability of each new episode.
