Published • loading... • Updated
'South Park' Returns After 'South America' Name Change. When to Watch
The teaser shows Cartman on an e-bike as the rebranded series leans into political satire ahead of its season 29 debut.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Emmy-winning series formerly known as South Park premieres its 29th season on Comedy Central under the new title "SOUTH AMERICA," with the premiere episode "South American Biker Gangs" airing at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
- Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the rebranding on September 8 to mock President Donald Trump's efforts to rename locations like Lake Ontario to "Lake America," stating they were "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google."
- In the season opener "South American Biker Gangs," Eric Cartman acquires an e-bike, sparking chaos as the boys take over the streets while parents can "hardly recognize" their community.
- Episodes will arrive on Paramount+ the day after their Comedy Central broadcasts, with new installments airing every two weeks through November 25, placing the Season 29 finale just before Thanksgiving.
- The creators labeled their parent company Paramount "a Skydance Capitulation," while continuing a five-year, $1.5 billion deal signed in 2025 that secures 50 new episodes across five seasons through 2030.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
16 Articles
16 Articles
South Park May Be Called South America Now, but the Series Succeeds in Returning to its Roots in the Season 29 Premiere
South Park kicks off Season 29 and the new South America era by delivering an episode that feels like a return to the shows' roots in the best way.
·San Francisco, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
![[Satire] ‘South Park’ Season 29 Release Schedule Brings Consistency After Messy 2025](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fgeneric_2_half.ff1d69ce.webp&w=1440&q=75)
