‘South Park’ returns as ‘South America’: How to watch season 29

“South Park” season 29 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 p.m. C.S.T. on Comedy Central.(Photo courtesy of Paramount Press Express)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Josie Howell | jhowell@al.comSouth Park season 29 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m. CT on Comedy Central, with the episode arriving on Paramount+ the following day.Those without cable can watch Comedy Central live Wednesday night with Fubo, DirecTV, Sling or Philo. Philo is the cheapest of the four services and comes with a 7-day free trial, so you can watch this week’s episode for free without committing to a paid subscription.Trey Parker and Matt Stone are returning with at least six new episodes scheduled through November, but fans should not expect one every Wednesday. Season 29 will follow an every-other-week release schedule.Comedy Central has not announced the premiere’s title or released a detailed synopsis. A brief promotional clip shows Eric Cartman sitting on a toilet but offers few clues about the episode’s central storyline.How to watch ‘South Park’ season 29 without cableComedy Central is included with several internet-based live TV services, so a traditional cable subscription is not required.Fubo carries Comedy Central alongside more than 200 live channels and offers a free trial to eligible new customers. The service also includes cloud DVR, which subscribers can use to record the premiere.DirecTV also carries Comedy Central and currently offers qualifying new subscribers a five-day free trial. Its live TV service works on compatible smart TVs, streaming players, phones, tablets and web browsers.More affordable ways to watch include Sling and Philo. Comedy Central is included in Sling’s entertainment-focused lineup, while Philo carries the network as part of its live TV package. Philo also offers a free trial to eligible new subscribers.Viewers who do not need to watch the premiere live can stream it Thursday on Paramount+. Each subsequent episode will also arrive on Paramount+ one day after its Comedy Central broadcast.Why is ‘South Park’ being called ‘South America’?Ahead of the season 29 premiere, Parker and Stone unveiled a modified logo that changes the show’s name from South Park to South America.The satirical rebrand takes aim at President Donald Trump’s efforts to rename geographic landmarks, as well as Apple and Google for displaying the government-approved names through their mapping services.Parker and Stone sarcastically credited the “bravery and patriotism” of Apple and Google for inspiring the change. They also mocked the show’s parent company, Paramount Skydance, by referring to it as “A Skydance Capitulation.”Despite the announcement, South America appears to be a promotional stunt rather than a permanent replacement for the show’s original title. Comedy Central continues to identify the series as South Park in its official season 29 announcement and television schedule.When do new ‘South Park’ episodes come out?New season 29 episodes will air every other Wednesday at 9 p.m. CT on Comedy Central.The announced episode schedule is:Wednesday, Sept. 16Wednesday, Sept. 30Wednesday, Oct. 14Wednesday, Oct. 28Wednesday, Nov. 11Wednesday, Nov. 25Each episode will become available on Paramount+ the following day in the United States, Canada and Australia. The season premiere will begin streaming Thursday, Sept. 17.What is ‘South Park’ season 29 about?Comedy Central has not released an official season synopsis or revealed the premiere’s storyline.The series is known for producing episodes close to their broadcast dates, which gives Parker and Stone the ability to respond to political developments, entertainment news and internet culture. Recent episodes have targeted Trump, the White House and Paramount, and the South America campaign suggests the creators will continue drawing material from current events.Viewers will have to wait until the premiere to learn which topics the new episode will address.Who voices the ‘South Park’ characters?Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue to voice most of the show’s central characters. Parker’s characters include Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Randy Marsh and Mr. Garrison. Stone voices Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick and Butters Stotch.April Stewart and Mona Marshall also voice numerous recurring characters throughout the series.‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 35 premiere: How to watch, castNike launches one of its biggest NBA apparel collections in yearsYeti launches a rugged $70 iPhone case with MagSafe kickstandOwala’s new Halloween FreeSip water bottle glows in the darkBlackstone’s 22-inch electric griddle is now on sale at WalmartJosie Howell is a commerce and news writer for AL.com where she primarily focuses on shopping and streaming content. She began her career in 2019 as an editor for The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State...