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Where To Watch ‘South Park’

✦ Edited and fact-checked by Randy Harward, our Entertainment Editor with over 25 years covering TV and entertainment.

Status: Data verified on 07/21/26

South Park character Eric Cartman lying on his bathroom floor covered in vomit.
(Image credit: Paramount+)

“South Park” has been pushing boundaries and making us laugh for nearly 30 years, and the animated series shows no signs of slowing down.

With 28+ seasons already in the vault and new episodes premiering every Wednesday on Comedy Central, there are multiple ways to watch — from completely free to premium streaming. Here’s your complete guide to catching every episode.

Where to watch “South Park” on streaming and cable TV

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Paramount+Comedy Central
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When does “South Park” stream on Paramount+?

New “South Park” episodes premiere on Paramount+ Essential and Premium ($8.99–$13.99/mo.) on Thursdays, the day after the live Comedy Central cable broadcast. All 28+ existing seasons are also available on-demand, so you can binge the backlog anytime. Paramount+ is faster than South Park Studios for new episodes, and the ad-free Premium plan removes the commercial interruptions entirely.

When does “South Park” air on Comedy Central?

New “South Park” episodes air on Comedy Central every Wednesday night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Next-day streaming hits Paramount+ Thursdays, so if you’re a cable watcher, you get first dibs on Wednesday nights. If you miss the live broadcast, Paramount+ becomes your catch-up tool starting Thursday.

What channel is Comedy Central?

City DIRECTV channel DISH channel Optimum channel Spectrum channel Xfinity channel
New York, NY 249 107 N/A 45 N/A
Los Angeles, CA 249 107 N/A 64 N/A
Chicago, IL 249 107 N/A 61 N/A
Houston, TX 249 107 N/A 59 59
Phoenix, AZ 249 107 N/A N/A N/A

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Don’t see your hometown or provider? We’ve got channel number guides for every popular local and cable TV channel, including Comedy Central, in over 50 U.S. cities.

Which live TV providers have “South Park”

Provider Price Live cable channel Streaming service bundle or add-on Details
Paramount+ $7.99/mo+ No Yes (Next-day) View Plans for Paramount Plus
South Park Studios Free No Yes (All seasons) Stream every season free on southpark.cc.com with ads.
Sling TV Blue $45.99/mo Yes No View Plans for Sling TV
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Yes Yes View Plans for YouTube TV

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Where to watch “South Park” FAQ

Is "South Park" on Prime or Netflix?

No. "South Park" is not available on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. It is exclusive to Comedy Central and Paramount+.

Is "South Park" on Prime or Hulu?

No. "South Park" is not available on Hulu. Paramount+ is the dedicated streaming home for the series.

Can I watch "South Park" for free?

Yes! South Park Studios (southpark.cc.com) streams all "South Park" seasons ad-supported with no subscription needed. You will watch commercials, but every episode is available. Cable subscribers can also watch on the Comedy Central app or website if their provider supports it.

Do I need Paramount+ to watch South Park?

You will need either a Paramount+ subscription or a TV provider that carries Comedy Central to watch "South Park." Paramount+ is the best option for streaming the entire library and new episodes on-demand, while Comedy Central is the home for live Wednesday night broadcasts.

CableTV.com editors created this article using original analysis and proprietary inputs, with AI tools assisting in drafting. The final content was reviewed and edited for accuracy and quality.

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