South Park Skipping New Episode on Wednesday — Halloween Special “The Woman in the Hat” Premieres Friday Night
Fans of South Park will have to wait a couple of extra days for their next dose of chaos. Comedy Central has confirmed that the long-running animated series will skip its scheduled Wednesday airing this week and instead premiere a Halloween-themed episode on Friday night, October 31, at 10 p.m. ET.
The upcoming episode, titled “The Woman in the Hat,” is set to pick up the action from the season’s wild premiere while adding a spooky political twist — one that seems tailor-made for the Halloween weekend.
South Park’s Schedule Change and Halloween Episode Premiere
After a brief two-week hiatus, South Park Season 28 will return this Friday with a special episode centered around a haunting presence inside the White House’s East Wing. The episode will air on Comedy Central and will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
According to Comedy Central’s synopsis, the episode will follow President Donald Trump as he deals with “a disruptive spirit from the East Wing” following his decision to demolish part of the White House to build a ballroom. Meanwhile, Stan Marsh finds himself worrying that South Park has “become too political.”
With its blend of horror and satire, the Halloween episode promises to deliver the kind of outrageous commentary that has defined South Park for nearly three decades.
Recap: Where Season 28 Left Off
The Season 28 premiere, which aired on October 15, was one of the most talked-about episodes in recent memory. It introduced the South Park version of Peter Thiel, who appeared in the small Colorado town to warn that the end of days would arrive “in six to seven days” — a reference to Revelation 6:7 that quickly became a viral trend among the town’s students.
The “6, 7” fad took over South Park Elementary, turning into a TikTok-inspired phenomenon that had Eric Cartman laughing himself sick — quite literally. In true South Park fashion, his uncontrollable laughter ended with an Exorcist-style explosion of vomit, pushing the absurdity to new heights.
The episode ended with Thiel dragging Cartman to Washington, D.C., setting the stage for a larger story involving the White House, Satan, and the possible birth of the Antichrist.
Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, Satan and Trump were preparing for the arrival of their “child” — a plotline that perfectly merges political parody with supernatural absurdity. Thiel and Vice President J.D. Vance also reappeared, plotting to prevent the Antichrist’s birth, though their motivations remained hilariously questionable.
The Storyline of “The Woman in the Hat”
Friday’s Halloween special, The Woman in the Hat, will reportedly continue the chaotic events of the premiere. As Trump’s White House faces a supernatural threat tied to his reckless remodeling, Stan begins questioning whether the world — and South Park itself — has gone too far into political madness.
The storyline is expected to blend political satire, horror elements, and paranormal humor, making it one of South Park’s most ambitious standalone episodes in years.
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are said to have worked overtime this week to get the episode ready in time for Halloween, retooling the script to include real-world developments like Trump’s fictional White House renovation.
What’s Next for South Park Season 28
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After the Halloween special airs on Friday, October 31, South Park will return to its usual Wednesday schedule for the rest of the season. The next new episodes are currently slated to air on:
- November 12, 2025
- November 26, 2025
- December 10, 2025
However, as with many recent South Park seasons, Comedy Central warns that scheduling changes remain possible depending on the show’s rapid production process.
New episodes continue to premiere on Comedy Central and stream the following day on Paramount+, allowing fans to catch up whenever the show’s unpredictable schedule shifts.
Why Fans Are Excited for the Halloween Episode
South Park has a long tradition of delivering memorable holiday-themed episodes, from the infamous “Pinkeye” zombie episode to “Hell on Earth 2006.” The Halloween setting gives Parker and Stone an opportunity to push their political parody into darker, more surreal territory.
This year’s installment, featuring ghosts, government chaos, and demonic births, promises to mix satire with scares — exactly what fans expect from South Park’s twisted take on current events.
FAQs About South Park Season 28
1. Why isn’t South Park airing on Wednesday this week?
The show is skipping its Wednesday broadcast to premiere a special Halloween-themed episode on Friday night at 10 p.m. ET.
2. What is the title of the Halloween episode?
The episode is titled “The Woman in the Hat.”
3. When will South Park return to its normal schedule?
After the Halloween special, new episodes will resume airing on Wednesdays beginning November 12, 2025.
4. Where can I stream new episodes of South Park?
Episodes air on Comedy Central and are available the following day on Paramount+.
5. What happened in the last episode?
The Season 28 premiere introduced Peter Thiel’s apocalyptic warning, Trump and Satan’s bizarre baby plot, and Cartman’s journey to Washington, D.C., in one of the show’s most outrageous storylines yet.
Final Thoughts
With South Park’s Halloween episode just around the corner, fans are in for another blend of political satire, supernatural chaos, and unfiltered humor. The episode’s mix of haunted White House antics and social commentary promises to make The Woman in the Hat one of the standout moments of Season 28.
Will Cartman reach Washington in time? Will the Antichrist finally be born? And will South Park ever stop getting more ridiculous? Tune in this Friday night on Comedy Central to find out — and check back for more updates on InvestRecords.com!