South Park Delay Blamed on Production, Not Censorship

South Park’s Season 27, on an every‑other‑week release schedule, experienced a one‑week postponement that created a three‑week gap when the episode planned for Sept. 17 was pushed to Sept. 24. Co‑creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker said the delay was internal—"we just didn't get it done"—and denied that Comedy Central or parent company Paramount censored or pulled the episode after the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, amid widespread fan speculation. The creators noted the show's six‑day production turnaround can produce last‑minute mishaps but said the delayed episode is strong. A "Got a Nut" segment parodying Charlie Kirk was later removed from Comedy Central's airing but remains available on Paramount+.