[s23e9] Basic Cable Apr 2026

The episode mocks the "laziness" of cable companies (long arrival windows, poor service) compared to the "instant gratification" of streaming.

is a standout episode of South Park that shifts the spotlight to long-time background character Scott Malkinson . It aired on December 4, 2019, and serves as both a parody of the "Streaming Wars" and a surprisingly grounded look at living with Type 1 diabetes. 📺 Plot Summary [S23E9] Basic Cable

Scott goes to extreme lengths to get Disney+, even asking a bitter Eric Cartman for relationship advice. Meanwhile, Clark and his fellow cable workers sabotaged the town's streaming services to force people back to cable. The episode mocks the "laziness" of cable companies