South Park season 27 episode 4 is no longer upcoming: the official season listing names it “Wok is Dead” and gives its release date as September 3, 2025. TechRadar reported that the move to a two-week schedule gave the production more time to finish episodes and keep them current with events, citing a Deadline source close to the producers.
Why was South Park season 27 episode 4 delayed?
TechRadar reported on August 28, 2025, that season 27 was moving to a two-week cadence. For the production rationale, the report cited a Deadline source close to the producers, who said episodes needed more time to finish and the schedule helped them stay current with events. That explanation came from an unnamed source; no named-person statement explaining the delay was established in the reports cited here.
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The initial gap after episode 1 was also reported as aligning with the show’s 25th anniversary. The later two-week spacing was described as a way to give production time and keep episodes responsive to current events. The reporting does not establish that political pressure or censorship caused the delay.
When did episode 4 come out, and what is it called?
The official South Park season 27 page lists episode 4 as “Wok is Dead,” dated September 3, 2025. Its synopsis says Butters experiences tariffs when he has to buy a Labubu doll for his girlfriend’s birthday.
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What happened to the season’s schedule?
TechRadar’s August 28 report anticipated a ten-episode season on a two-week schedule. The official listing currently shows five season 27 episodes, with episode 5, “Conflict of Interest,” dated September 24, 2025. The earlier expectation of a ten-episode run—and a November finale—should not be mistaken for the season’s final listed outcome.
| Schedule detail | What was reported or listed |
|---|---|
| Episode 4 | “Wok is Dead,” dated September 3, 2025, on the official season page. |
| Episode 5 | “Conflict of Interest,” dated September 24, 2025, on the official season page. |
| Season episode count | The official page currently lists five episodes; TechRadar’s August 28, 2025 report had described an expected ten-episode season. |
Where can you watch “Wok is Dead”?
GamesRadar’s October 16, 2025 retrospective reported that the season aired on Comedy Central in the United States and that viewers could catch up on Paramount+. Streaming catalogs and rights can vary by region and change over time, so check your local Paramount+ catalog for current availability.
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