THE WORLD FACES AN EPIDEMIC OF EPIC PROPORTIONS IN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "SOUTH PARK" ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 10:00 P.M.* ON COMEDY CENTRAL�

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NEW YORK, October 20, 2008 � While the world struggles to contain the latest global epidemic, the boys find a way to make money off of it in an all-new episode of "South Park" titled, "Pandemic" premiering on Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on COMEDY CENTRAL.

The boys find a way to make money off an international crisis that requires no talent and very little effort. Cartman convinces the other boys to invite Craig to get in on their latest plan. He knows Craig has just what it takes to make their dream a reality.

Launched in 1997, "South Park," now in its 12th season, remains the highest-rated series on COMEDY CENTRAL. "South Park" repeats Wednesdays at 12:00 a.m., Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. and Sundays at 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are executive producers, along with Anne Garefino, of the Emmy� and Peabody� Award-winning "South Park." Frank C. Agnone II is the supervising producer. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell, Kyle McCulloch and Erica Rivinoja are producers. "South Park's" Web site is www.southparkstudios.com. Currently, South Park Studios is hosting "Six Days to South Park," a behind-the-scenes mini-doc depicting how the series, well known for its ability to be extremely topical, is made from start to finish in under a week.

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