South Park Season 27 premiered on July 23, 2025, on Comedy Central, marking a significant return for the series after a hiatus in 2024. The season consisted of 5 episodes airing through September 24, 2025, featuring storylines that parodied Donald Trump, artificial intelligence, and global conflicts, despite the creators’ initial intention to avoid election satire.
South Park Season 27 arrived in mid-2025, ending a nearly 18-month drought of regular episodic content from creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. This season became notable not just for its biting satire, but for the chaotic release schedule, the “surprise” drop of episodes, and the behind-the-scenes legal dramas involving the Paramount-Skydance merger.
This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of Season 27, including the confirmed episode list, the controversies that delayed its release, and the future of the franchise on streaming platforms.
Release Date and Schedule
After skipping a full season in 2024 (releasing only the special The End of Obesity), South Park returned to its roots with a weekly (and sometimes bi-weekly) broadcast schedule on Comedy Central.
- Premiere Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Finale Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Network: Comedy Central (Linear TV)
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Next day)
The release window was originally slated for early July but was pushed back due to what the creators publicly described as a “s–tshow” merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. This delay forced the season into a late summer slot, a rarity for the show which typically airs in the spring or late autumn.
The 2024 Hiatus Explained
Fans were confused when 2024 passed without a traditional season. Matt Stone and Trey Parker explicitly stated they wanted to “skip” the 2024 US Presidential Election cycle, feeling that parodying Donald Trump and Joe Biden had become exhausting and difficult. They opted instead to release standalone specials and focus on other projects, pushing Season 27 firmly into 2025.
Episode Guide: Season 27 Breakdown
Season 27 returned to the classic 22-minute format, moving away from the hour-long “events” that dominated the previous year. The writing remained as reactive as ever, with episodes produced just days before airing.
Episode 1: “Sermon on the ‘Mount”
- Air Date: July 23, 2025
- Plot: The season opener tackles the existential dread of South Park residents facing a potential apocalypse. Jesus returns to the town, not to save them, but to deliver a message about their digital habits. The episode satirizes the modern reliance on AI prophets and the decline of traditional church attendance.
Episode 2: “Got a Nut”
- Air Date: August 6, 2025
- Plot: A heavily political episode that parodies the US immigration debate. When Mr. Mackey loses his job due to school budget cuts, he joins ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) out of financial desperation. The episode features a grotesque caricature of politician Kristi Noem and a surreal subplot involving Dora the Explorer being “deported.”
Episode 3: “Sickofancy”
- Air Date: August 20, 2025
- Plot: Towelie takes center stage in a parody of Washington D.C. lobbying. The episode finally addresses the long-running “Tegridy Farms” storyline, with Sharon Marsh urging Randy to sell the weed business so the family can move back to their original house in South Park—a meta-commentary on fans’ fatigue with the weed farm arc.
Episode 4: “Wok Is Dead”
- Air Date: September 3, 2025
- Plot: Butters finds himself in the middle of a trade war when he tries to buy a “Labubu” doll (a viral toy trend) for his girlfriend. The episode explains complex economic tariffs through the lens of playground trading, while also featuring the recurring gag of Donald Trump having a toxic relationship with Satan.
Episode 5: “Conflict of Interest”
- Air Date: September 24, 2025
- Plot: The mid-season finale tackles the explosion of “prediction market” apps. The students of South Park Elementary become addicted to betting on real-world tragedies, including the conflict in Gaza. Kyle Broflovski attempts to shut the app down, leading to a confrontation with his mother, Sheila, who takes her activism to extreme global lengths.
Cast and Production Updates
The Core Voice Cast
The main quartet—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—remains voiced by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
- Trey Parker: Voices Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Randy Marsh, and Mr. Garrison.
- Matt Stone: Voices Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, and Butters Stotch.
- April Stewart: Returns as the voice of Wendy Testaburger and Sharon Marsh.
- Adrien Beard: Continues as Token (now Tolkien) Black.
The Paramount+ Deal and Legal Drama
Season 27 was produced under the shadow of a massive $900 million deal signed in 2021. However, the production was fraught with tension. Parker and Stone publicly expressed frustration with Paramount Global, even threatening legal action over contract disputes and the messy merger with Skydance. This tension is widely believed to be the reason for the season’s delayed July premiere.
Where to Watch South Park Season 27
Navigating the streaming rights for South Park can be confusing due to legacy contracts with Max (formerly HBO Max) and the new deal with Paramount+.
In the United States
- Live TV: New episodes air Wednesday nights at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Comedy Central.
- Streaming (Next Day): Episodes are available on Paramount+ the day after they air.
- Legacy Streaming: Older seasons (1-26) are transitioning. While Max held rights for years, the exclusivity has shifted toward Paramount+ domestically as of 2025.
International Viewers (UK, Canada, Australia)
- Paramount+: In most international markets, Paramount+ is the exclusive home for both new episodes and the entire back catalog.
- Comedy Central UK: Episodes typically air one day after the US premiere (Thursday nights).
Practical Information for Fans
Is This the Final Season?
No. The current contract with MTV Entertainment Studios guarantees South Park will continue through Season 30(reaching the year 2027). This deal also includes 14 made-for-streaming movies/specials, of which only about half have been released as of 2026.
The “Season 28” Confusion
Following the conclusion of Episode 5 in September 2025, reports surfaced of new episodes airing in October 2025.There is conflicting information on whether these constitute “Part 2” of Season 27 or the beginning of Season 28.
- Note for viewers: If you see episodes titled “Twisted Christian” or “The Woman in the Hat” airing in late 2025, these are part of the next production block, which some guides list as a separate season due to the split schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When did South Park Season 27 come out? South Park Season 27 premiered on July 23, 2025.
2. Why was South Park Season 27 delayed? The creators cited the chaotic merger between Paramount and Skydance as a primary reason. Additionally, they intentionally skipped the 2024 election cycle to avoid “Trump fatigue.”+1
3. How many episodes are in Season 27? The core run of Season 27 consisted of 5 episodes.
4. Is the “End of Obesity” part of Season 27? No. The End of Obesity is a standalone Paramount+ special released in May 2024. It is not counted as part of the numerical Season 27 episode list.
5. Where can I watch Season 27? You can watch it on Comedy Central (live) or stream it on Paramount+.
6. Did South Park cover the 2024 Election? Not directly during the election year. The creators famously stated they would “skip” it. However, they returned to political satire in 2025 with episodes featuring Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.
7. Is Tegridy Farms gone? Yes. In the Season 27 episode “Sickofancy,” the storyline concludes with the Marsh family making plans to sell the farm and move back to their original home, signalling an end to the divisive weed farm arc.
8. Who voices Cartman in Season 27? Trey Parker continues to provide the voice for Eric Cartman.
9. Will there be a South Park Season 30? Yes. The show is renewed through Season 30, ensuring new episodes until at least 2027.
10. Why are there so few episodes in recent seasons? The production model has shifted. Instead of 10-episode runs, the creators now split their time between shorter 5-6 episode seasons for TV and two hour-long specials for streaming each year.
11. What is the “Labubu” episode? This refers to Episode 4, “Wok Is Dead,” where Butters tries to buy a Labubu doll.It satirizes consumer trends and international trade tariffs.
12. Is South Park ending soon? Matt Stone and Trey Parker have said they have no plans to stop, comparing the show to a band that keeps touring. They are contracted through 2027 but could continue beyond that.
13. Can I watch South Park for free? The official website, SouthPark.cc.com, often allows free streaming of select episodes with ads, though full seasons usually require a cable login or Paramount+ subscription.
14. What happened to Mr. Mackey in Season 27? In the episode “Got a Nut,” Mr. Mackey is fired from South Park Elementary due to budget cuts and briefly works as an ICE agent.
15. Is Kenny dead in Season 27? Kenny appears in the season, and while he dies in various specials, his “permanent” death is not a plot point of Season 27. He remains a core character.
