South Park Season 27: When will new episode drop tonight? Episode 3 release date, time, where to watch, trailer and storyline
Global Desk August 21, 2025 09:01 AM
Synopsis

South Park Season 27 Episode 3 will be released on August 20, 2025, after a one-week delay. It will air on Comedy Central and stream on Paramount Plus the following day.

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South Park Season 27 Episode 3 has seen a shift in its schedule. Originally planned for mid-August, the episode faced a one-week delay.

South Park Season 27 Episode 3 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch

South Park Season 27 Episode 3 was due to release on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The new date is Wednesday, August 20, 2025.



The episode will air at 10 pm ET/9 pm CT on Comedy Central. Streaming will begin on Paramount Plus on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6 am ET/5 am CT.

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South Park Season 27 Episode 3 Delay Reason

The main reason for the delay was the anniversary of the South Park premiere. On August 13, Comedy Central celebrated 28 years since the first broadcast.

The week also allowed Trey Parker and Matt Stone more time to work on the episode. South Park is created under a very short production cycle. Episodes are written, voiced, and animated in just days.

This quick schedule allows real-time responses to current events, but delays are common. Season 27 Episode 2 also released a week later than expected.

Backlash against the show is not new. Kristi Noem criticized her depiction in a recent episode. She claimed mocking appearances was lazy but avoided the reference to her admission about shooting a dog.

The White House also objected to a South Park Trump PSA. At Comic-Con 2025, Trey Parker responded with humor and explained how the team avoided censorship of explicit content.

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South Park Season 27 Episode 3 Trailer and Storyline

South Park Season 27 Episode 3 is titled Sickofancy. The episode trailer shows the return of Towelie, a popular character.

In the trailer, Towelie arrives in Washington DC. The White House is shown with a tank and armed troops. Towelie remarks, “This seems like a perfect place for a towel.”

The scene reflects Trump’s decision earlier in August to send National Guard troops into Washington DC. He also extended federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

The episode will explore these events through satire while featuring Towelie’s return. Fans can expect political themes combined with the show’s usual humor.

FAQs



When will South Park Season 27 Episode 3 release?
South Park Season 27 Episode 3 will be released on August 20, 2025, on Comedy Central. It will stream on Paramount Plus on August 21, 2025, at 6 am ET.

What is South Park Season 27 Episode 3 about?
South Park Season 27 Episode 3, titled Sickofancy, satirizes Trump’s military actions in Washington DC and features the comeback of Towelie in a central storyline.
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