The main South Park quartet—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—returns to challenge the White House this Wednesday, August 20th, with the premiere of episode 3 of season 27 on Comedy Central. Following the excellent performance of the first two episodes, the network has seen solid viewership in the United States thanks to Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s long-running satire targeting President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
South Park typically premieres new episodes every Wednesday on Comedy Central, but the series took a break last week to celebrate the franchise’s 28th anniversary since its premiere in 1997. As a thank you to fans, the network aired a marathon of classic episodes on Wednesday, August 13th, designated as “South Park Day” by Paramount Media Networks.
Below are all the key details to enjoy the premiere of Season 27, Episode 3.
USA, July 30, 2025 - We tell you how and when to watch episode 1 of season 27 of 'South Park'. Photo: South Park - COMEDY CENTRAL
What time does South Park, Season 27, Episode 3 start?
- Florida (ET): Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00 PM ET on Comedy Central; Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 AM ET on Paramount+.
- California (PT): Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00 PM PT on Comedy Central; Thursday, August 21 at 3:00 AM PT on Paramount+.
Where to watch new episodes of South Park
Starting in August 2025, Paramount+ in the United States offers two main plans and will stream South Park the day after it airs on Comedy Central, according to recent reports.
Plans and Pricing
- Paramount+ Essential: $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year; Includes ad-supported on-demand content, select live sports, and up to three simultaneous streams; excludes CBS live TV and offline downloads.
- Paramount+ with Showtime: $12.99/month or $119.99/year; includes the full Showtime catalog, ad-free on-demand content (excluding live TV), offline downloads, and access to CBS live TV.
Standard Benefits and Promotions
- 7-day free trial for new subscribers (subject to availability).
- Occasional promotional discounts, including student and AARP offers, subject to verification and promotional periods.
South Park Availability on Paramount+
Airing Period: New episodes of South Park arrive on Paramount+ in the US the day after they air on Comedy Central, according to the current rights agreement, as reported by industry media.
Library: The deal covers current episodes and rights to the Paramount+ catalog in the US and SkyShowtime internationally, with a next-day streaming period for new episodes. Industry reports have valued the deal at $1.5 billion over five years.
