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Fans of “South Park” are in for a trick and a treat this week as the series shifts from its usual Wednesday night slot to Friday for a special Halloween episode. The all-new Halloween episode will air Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central. Cord-cutters can sign up for Philo (7-day free trial), DIRECTV (5-day free trial), Fubo (5-day free trial) or Sling (half off first month) to stream the episode live and on demand. Where to watch ‘South Park’ live and on demand for free Viewers without cable can watch the latest episodes of “South Park” live and on demand for free by signing up for trial offers from Philo (7-day free trial), DIRECTV (5-day free trial) and Fubo (5-day free trial). Sling also carries Comedy Central and offers half off the first month of service. Episodes will stream the following day on Paramount+. What are the differences between the streaming services? Philo - This is the best name for budget live TV around. You get 70+ channels and unlimited DVR for just $33/month, and it’s currently offering a 7-day free trial. You won’t find a ton of sports options on Philo, but if you love entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET, and more, the price can’t be beat. Read more: Why we think Philo’s free trial on its streaming service is best in class DIRECTV - Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs. Fubo - Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 230 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a 5-day free trial and $30 off the first month of service. Sling - One of the best deals in live TV streaming at just $45.99/month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with passes that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for the weekend or $14.99 for a full week. These one-time payments are perfect if you just want to watch a single show, live game or special event. No commitment, no auto-renewal, just affordable access when you need it. What to expect from ‘South Park’ Season 28, Episode 2 In the teaser trailer for Season 28, Episode 2, “South Park” celebrates Halloween with a haunted White House, a séance and Stan and his family moving in with grandpa at the Shady Acres Retirement Community. Watch the teaser below: What is ‘South Park’ about? For those unfamiliar with the long-running animated series, “South Park” is an animated comedy that follows the misadventures of four boys — Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny — in the Colorado town of South Park. Since its debut in 1997, the series has been known for its offbeat humor and sharp satire, often addressing controversial topics and current events. ‘South Park’ Season 28 release schedule “South Park” Season 28 follows a bi-weekly release schedule. This alternating release format is expected to continue for the remainder of the 5-episode season, which is projected to conclude around December 10. Episode 2 - Oct. 31 (Halloween Special) Episode 3 - Nov. 12 Episode 4 - Nov. 26 Episode 5 - Dec. 10