South Park Season 27 Adopts Biweekly Schedule Amid Political Content

South Park's 27th season is following an unconventional biweekly release schedule on Comedy Central and Paramount+, with new episodes airing every other week. After the third episode aired on August 20, 2025, the series is scheduled to return with new installments on September 3 and September 17, continuing this pattern through approximately December 10. This extended timeline will result in the 10-episode season spanning about 20 weeks total.

The production team reportedly requires additional time between episodes to address rapidly changing current events in their satirical content. According to sources close to the production, the creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are prioritizing quality and relevance in their commentary on contemporary political and social developments. The current season has included portrayals of political figures including former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Paramount, now under Skydance Corporation following their merger, appears supportive of the extended schedule. Company representatives noted strong viewership numbers, with the second episode of Season 27 drawing 6.2 million global multi-platform viewers across Comedy Central and Paramount+ in its first three days. Streaming consumption reportedly increased 49% compared to the previous season premiere period.

The animated series is produced by South Park Digital Studios, a joint venture between Paramount and the show's creators. Following a period marked by legal disputes and negotiations, South Park secured a five-year agreement to produce 50 new episodes. All previous twenty-six seasons are now exclusively available on Paramount+, which is positioning the series as a key component of its streaming strategy under CEO David Ellison and streaming chief Cindy Holland.