Core Points - The delay in the release of South Park Season 27, Episode 5 was not due to censorship, as clarified by co-creator Matt Stone [7][8] - Season 27 has been a platform for political satire, particularly targeting President Donald Trump and his administration [3][4] - The series has faced controversy following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which led to the temporary removal of an episode from the cable lineup [5][6] Group 1: Release and Scheduling - South Park Season 27 premiered on July 23, 2025, and is part of a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount Global to produce 50 more episodes over the next five years [10][11] - Episode 5 was originally scheduled to air on September 17 but was postponed for a week due to production delays [7][8] - The episode will now premiere on Comedy Central and begin streaming on Paramount+ shortly after [11] Group 2: Political Commentary - The first four episodes of Season 27 have included critiques of Trump and his policies, as well as commentary on CBS' Late Show with Stephen Colbert [3] - Episode 2 specifically targeted various political figures, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance [4] - The series continues to attract attention for its political satire, with expectations for Episode 5 to either continue this trend or take a break from political commentary [9]