Where to watch new South Park episodes
New South Park episodes air on Comedy Central, and YouTube TV includes Comedy Central in its base package. You can watch new episodes live when they premiere or record them to your library and watch later. YouTube TV's cloud DVR stores recordings for nine months at no extra cost.
South Park typically airs new seasons in the fall and spring, though Comedy Central sometimes releases episodes outside the regular schedule. Check the Comedy Central channel guide in YouTube TV to see what's coming up in the next week or two.
If you want to watch episodes that already aired, you can also stream them through the Comedy Central website or app if you sign in with your YouTube TV account — this is separate from watching through YouTube TV itself, but your subscription covers both.
Key Takeaways
- New South Park episodes broadcast on Comedy Central, which comes with YouTube TV's standard subscription.
- You can watch live when episodes premiere or use YouTube TV's cloud DVR to record and watch later.
- The Comedy Central app and website let you stream past episodes if you sign in with your YouTube TV login.
- South Park seasons usually premiere in fall and spring, but check the channel guide for exact dates.
- YouTube TV's DVR storage lasts nine months, so you have time to watch recorded episodes before they disappear.
Using YouTube TV's DVR to record episodes
YouTube TV's DVR feature records automatically when you add a show to your library. Open the Comedy Central channel, find South Park in the guide, and select "Add to Library." From that point forward, new episodes will record to your account without you having to set anything up each week.
You can watch recorded episodes on any device where you're signed into YouTube TV — your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The recording stays in your library for nine months. If you want to delete it sooner to free up space, you can remove it manually, but YouTube TV doesn't limit how many shows you record at once.
Watching on different devices
YouTube TV works on phones and tablets through the YouTube TV app, on computers through a web browser, and on televisions through apps on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. Sign in with the same Google account on each device, and your library, recordings, and watch history sync across all of them.
If you're traveling or away from home, you can still watch live TV and your recordings on your phone or computer. YouTube TV doesn't restrict streaming to your home network the way some cable services do.
Checking what's on this week
Open YouTube TV and go to the guide. Search for "Comedy Central" or scroll to find it in the channel list. Look at the upcoming time slots to see when South Park is scheduled. If a new episode is coming, you'll see it listed with the episode title and air time.
You can also search for "South Park" directly in YouTube TV's search bar, and it will show you upcoming episodes and any recordings you already have saved. This is faster than browsing the full guide if you just want to know when the next episode airs.
Streaming past episodes through Comedy Central
The Comedy Central website and app let you stream older South Park episodes if you sign in with your YouTube TV account. This is different from YouTube TV itself — you're using Comedy Central's streaming service, but your YouTube TV subscription gives you access.
Go to the Comedy Central website or read the Comedy Central app, select "Sign In," choose YouTube TV as your provider, and log in with your Google account. Once you're signed in, you can browse South Park's back catalog and stream episodes on demand. The selection changes, so not every episode may be available at all times.
What to do if an episode doesn't record
If you added South Park to your library but an episode didn't record, check whether YouTube TV was having an outage at the time it aired. You can see your account status on YouTube TV's help page. If there was no outage, the episode may have aired at a different time than the guide showed, or it may not have aired yet in your region.
Try searching for the episode title in YouTube TV's search bar. If it's available, you can watch it on demand. If it's not in YouTube TV, check the Comedy Central app — the episode may be streamable there even if YouTube TV didn't record it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch South Park episodes the day after they air?
Yes. If you recorded the episode, it's in your library when ready after it finishes airing. You can also stream recent episodes through the Comedy Central app or website if you sign in with your YouTube TV account, though the selection of on-demand episodes changes regularly.
Do I need a separate subscription to watch South Park on Comedy Central's app?
No. Your YouTube TV subscription covers access to the Comedy Central app and website. Sign in with your YouTube TV account, and you'll be able to stream episodes that Comedy Central makes available on demand.
How long do recordings stay in my YouTube TV library?
Recordings stay for nine months. After that, they're automatically deleted. If you want to keep an episode longer, you can rewatch it through the Comedy Central app instead, where older episodes may still be available.
Can I watch South Park on YouTube TV if I'm outside the United States?
YouTube TV is only available in the United States. If you're traveling outside the country, you won't be able to watch live TV or your recordings through YouTube TV, even if you're signed in.
What if Comedy Central isn't showing in my YouTube TV guide?
Make sure your YouTube TV subscription is active and up to date. Comedy Central is included in the base package, so it should appear in your channel list. If it's missing, sign out of YouTube TV and sign back in. If it still doesn't appear, contact YouTube TV support through your account settings.