The popular animated series “South Park” launched its 27th season in July, featuring a provocative take on President Donald Trump’s critiques of the media in its premiere episode. However, fans faced an unexpected delay for Episode 2, which is now scheduled to air on Wednesday, August 6, instead of the previously set date of July 30.
In the season opener released on July 23, a character resembling Trump is depicted in a controversial scene crawling into bed with Satan. The episode makes references to the $16 million settlement between Paramount and Trump, his assertion of receiving $20 million in advertising from the network, and the cancellation of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Following the premiere, the White House dismissed the episode as a “desperate attempt for attention” and labeled the show as “fourth-rate.”
Fans eager to catch the next episode can tune in at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. For those who wish to stream it, the episode will be available on Paramount+ the following day, August 7, at 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT. Additionally, viewers can access the series via platforms such as FuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV.
Looking ahead, “South Park” is scheduled to air new episodes weekly on Wednesday nights at the same time. Following a new agreement with Paramount, the series is set to produce 10 episodes each year, ensuring fans will have more content to look forward to in the coming months.
This ongoing engagement from “South Park” showcases its commitment to satirical commentary and entertainment, even as it navigates through controversies and audience expectations.