South Park returns for Season 29 on Sept. 16 on Comedy Central

The animated series "South Park" will return for its 29th season on Wednesday, September 16, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, with episodes available for streaming on Paramount the following day in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The new season will premiere just ahead of the show's 30th anniversary in 2027.

Following the season premiere, new episodes are scheduled to air on subsequent Wednesdays: September 30, October 14, October 28, November 11, and November 25. This bi-weekly schedule, confirmed by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, follows a production pattern that has sometimes led to delays in the past. The show is confirmed for at least six episodes this season, though a recent multi-year deal with Paramount is reported to require ten episodes annually, suggesting more episodes may be announced later.

The series, which has aired for nearly three decades and has won five Emmy Awards, saw a significant surge in cultural relevance and viewership with its recent seasons. The 27th and 28th seasons, which aired consecutively last year, became the top-rated cable show among viewers aged 18 to 49. A key factor in that success was the show's direct and caustic...