Fans of South Park were surprised today (September 17, 2025) when Comedy Central announced that the new episode scheduled to air on Wednesday evening will be postponed. The show’s co-creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, revealed that production delays caused them to miss their deadline, meaning there will be no new episode until Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
According to the disclosure, “This one’s on us. We didn’t get it done in time,” Parker and Stone said. The series is returning with a bi‑weekly release pattern for the rest of Season 27, with new episodes airing every other Wednesday from October 15 through December 10.
Also relevant this week: Comedy Central pulled the rerun of Season 27, Episode 2, titled “Got a Nut,” from its linear broadcast schedule. That episode parodied Charlie Kirk and was originally aired on August 6, 2025. Following the killing of Kirk on September 10, 2025, the network removed the rerun from its cable rotation. It remains available on streaming services (such as Paramount+).
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What’s Behind the Delay?
- The immediacy and topical nature of South Park means episodes are often completed just before airtime. But this week, the production simply “didn’t get it done in time.” Variety quotes the showrunners owning up to the missed deadline.
- The switch to a bi‑weekly schedule, at least for the upcoming episodes, is meant to give more breathing room behind the scenes.
- Meanwhile, the decision to pull the Charlie Kirk parody episode rerun reflects sensitivity around real‑world events. That episode—while still streaming—was removed from broadcast after Kirk’s death.
What This Means for Viewers
If you were planning to tune in to South Park tonight, there will instead be no new content. The next fresh episode will now air on September 24, 2025, at the usual time. After that, starting October 15, look for new installments every other Wednesday through December 10. With the show’s strongly topical satire and fast‑turnaround style, this delay marks one of the rarest instances when a deadline isn’t met.
Why It Matters
South Park has built its reputation on staying current—skewering politics, culture, and controversy often mere hours after events unfold. When the production machine slows, even briefly, the impact can ripple through both expectations and the creative process. Viewers who are used to regular weekly installments may feel the gap. But with major events inspiring episodes (such as the parody of Charlie Kirk), timing is crucial.
Looking Ahead
Here’s what to expect:
- New episode premiere: September 24, 2025.
- Season 27 schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday beginning October 15, ending December 10.
- Stream vs broadcast: While some content will be removed from cable reruns (as with “Got a Nut”), streaming versions remain accessible.
Final Thoughts
The delay underscores how tight the timetable is for South Park—and how production issues can have immediate effects. As the show continues to court controversy with its parodies and political satire, its creators are perhaps trying to find a balance between speed, relevance, and sensitivity. One thing is certain: a missed deadline feels significant when the show’s value depends so much on being timely.
We’ll be watching on September 24, ready for whatever comes next.
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