Comedy Central’s iconic animated sitcom South Park is deep into its 27th season, and fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Episode 5. With the show continuing its tradition of sharp satire and outrageous storylines, the next installment promises plenty of laughs — and likely a few controversies. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch the upcoming episode.
South Park Season 27 Episode 5 Release Date and Time
South Park Season 27 Episode 5, titled “Wok is Dead,” will premiere on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at:
- 7:00 PM PT
- 10:00 PM ET
For streaming audiences, the episode will become available the next day, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 AM PT, on Paramount+.
Release Schedule (U.S. Timings)
- Pacific Time (PT): 7:00 PM, Sept. 17
- Eastern Time (ET): 10:00 PM, Sept. 17
Where to Watch South Park Season 27 Episode 5
Fans have two main options to catch the new episode:
- Comedy Central – The episode will air first on the channel during its regular Wednesday slot.
- Paramount+ – The episode will be available for streaming the following day, along with the complete library of past seasons and specials.
Paramount+ offers multiple subscription tiers, giving access not only to South Park but also to content from CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and more.
South Park Season 27 Episode 5 Preview: What to Expect
The new episode “Wok is Dead” shifts focus to Butters, who is left disheartened after learning about the state of tariffs in the country. Meanwhile, the Marsh family continues dealing with the aftermath of Randy’s ketamine bender and their plan to sell Tegridy Farms.
Like many recent seasons, this storyline mixes biting political commentary with absurd personal misadventures, keeping South Park fresh after more than two decades on air.
What Is South Park About?
Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park follows four foul-mouthed grade-schoolers — Stan, Kyle, Eric, and Kenny — in the fictional Colorado town of South Park. Known for its dark humor, parody of current events, and quick production turnaround, the series has become one of television’s longest-running and most influential animated shows.
Official Synopsis:
“Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.”
South Park Season 27 Trailer and Fan Reactions
While no specific trailer has been released for Episode 5, Comedy Central has teased “another shocking chapter” in Season 27. Fans on social media are already speculating:
- “Butters episodes are always the funniest. Can’t wait to see this one!”
- “Tegridy Farms finally coming to an end? About time.”
- “South Park hasn’t missed a beat in Season 27.”
Final Thoughts
With its mix of irreverence and timely satire, South Park continues to entertain after nearly three decades. Episode 5 looks to deliver more of the same biting humor that keeps fans tuning in week after week.
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