[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.

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. [S23E9] Basic Cable

The entire episode features a special 007/Archer-style intro, framing the story as Scott's own spin-off series. The episode mocks the "laziness" of cable companies

To win her over, Scott promises she can watch The Mandalorian at his house. However, his father, Clark Malkinson , is a disgruntled cable technician who refuses to get streaming services, which he blames for destroying his livelihood. is a standout episode of South Park that

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