The wait for new episodes of South Park is almost over. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the long-running animated series, have officially announced when the show returns for its 29th season. The news came during their appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 18, 2026.
Comedy Central and Paramount+ confirmed that the new season will premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Comedy Central. For viewers who prefer streaming, new episodes will be available the next day on Paramount+ in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Every Other Week Schedule for South Park Season 29 Episodes
The show is following a specific release pattern for its 29th season. Instead of weekly episodes, South Park will air new installments every two weeks.
The complete schedule of episode release dates includes:
- September 16, 2026 – Season 29 Premiere
- September 30, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- November 25, 2026
This release schedule suggests that Season 29 will consist of six episodes, continuing the shorter season format the show has adopted in recent years.
What Trey Parker and Matt Stone Said on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Trey Parker and Matt Stone made their rare television appearance on May 18 to share the release news. They also brought along a surprising prop—the prosthetic they used for a deepfake of Donald Trump’s body part in a previous season. The moment got Jimmy Kimmel to put the item on his finger during the interview.
Stone spoke honestly about how they feel doing political satire. He said, “You don’t want to do this political stuff. We don’t want to do it, either. We would rather not!”
“We’re always doing pop culture, and they’re pop culture now.” – Trey Parker, explaining why the show covers Trump so heavily
Parker also shared how they still make the show after nearly 30 years. He compared it to a band making a new album. He said, “We don’t know what’s going to come out. And after, like, 30 years, a lot of the same people that we’ve done the show with are still there doing it with us.”
The creators also mentioned they won’t start working on the new episodes until the last week of August 2026. This fits the show’s famous tight production schedule, where episodes are finished very close to their air dates.
Where to Watch South Park Season 29 Around the World
South Park Season 29 will be available on multiple platforms depending on where viewers live.
United States: Watch on Comedy Central (cable) or stream next day on Paramount+.
Canada: Available next day on Paramount+.
Australia: Stream next day on Paramount+.
United Kingdom and other international markets: New episodes will be available on Paramount+ as well, though next-day availability applies only to the three countries mentioned above.
The series continues to be a massive success for Comedy Central. In 2025, South Park was the number one show on cable among viewers aged 18 to 49. Season 27 delivered the best average ratings in 27 years and became the most-watched season in six years.
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What to Expect After the Political Seasons 27 and 28
The upcoming 29th season follows two back-to-back seasons in 2025 that focused heavily on politics. Season 27 introduced a harsh parody of President Donald Trump, showing him in a relationship with Satan. J.D. Vance appeared as Trump’s servant inspired by Tattoo from Fantasy Island.
The White House responded to the show’s jokes at the time. A spokesperson said, “This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”
South Park will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The show first aired on Comedy Central on August 13, 1997. It has won five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program and received 20 nominations. The series was also the first animated show honored at the 2026 Television Academy Honors.
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