Why isn’t South Park season 27 episode 5 on this week? Here’s the reason – and what you should watch on Paramount+ instead

The cast of South Park pose for a school picture.

• South Park season 27 episode 5 isn't on this week
• The delay is due to a scheduled two-week break between episodes across the season
• Episode 5 will now air on September 17 instead

We're not heading back to see Eric, Kenny, Kyle and Stan just yet, as South Park season 27 episode 5 won't be on this week. If you've been watching season 27 since its first episode's controversial premiere, you'll know each episode has had a two-week delay between airing, and that's now a permanent change to the release schedule.