South Park's Episode 4, "Guinea Pig on a Stick," Hits Comedy Central Wednesday

The fourth episode of South Park Season 29, titled "Guinea Pig on a Stick," debuts on Comedy Central at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The story centres on South America's beef. In the episode's synopsis, the beef becomes highly prized and sought after, and the four boys fight to keep it in local hands. The show's official site has a dedicated page for the episode, which the network's site lists under the same title.

The season began on Sept. 16. People reported at the time that new episodes air every other week on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET. "Every other week" means there is a gap of one week between episodes, so viewers get a new instalment roughly once a fortnight rather than weekly.

Viewers who miss the Wednesday broadcast will have another option. The Hollywood Reporter says the episode will be available on several streaming platforms on Thursday, Oct. 29, the day after its Comedy Central premiere. Streaming means watching through an app or website rather than on a television channel at a set time.

For fans following the season, the calendar is simple. Episode 4 arrives Wednesday, the streaming release follows Thursday, and the next episode is expected two weeks after this one. The season's broadcast run is set week by week, so the schedule is worth checking if you plan to watch live.

The next steps for the season are not yet known.