‘South Park’ Skipping Another Week Amid Controversy, Record Ratings. Comedy Central is celebrating a "South Park Day" of programming for the show's anniversary instead of airing a new episode.

The cable network has declared Aug. 13 “South Park Day” and is running a marathon of fan-favorite episodes starting at 9 a.m. ET.

The programming will also feature interviews with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, behind-the-scenes footage and rare clips. The event marks the anniversary of the show’s first episode in 1997.