‘South Park’ Brings Back Craig and Tweek for ‘Heated Rivalry’-Inspired Episode to Celebrate the Blue Wave

The fifth episode of “South Park” Season 29 brings Craig Tucker and Tweek Tweak back into focus, using their relationship to parody the series “Heated Rivalry” and the pressures of club sports. Set after midterm elections bring a “blue wave” to the fictional town, the episode also jokes about the school’s new liberal policies and the way the characters have overlooked Craig and Tweek.

Cartman reminds the couple that they have forgotten their anniversary, but joining the same club sports team and travelling together does not resolve the strain: they argue more, and Craig still forgets the occasion. They eventually decide the pressure of the sport is too much, talk things through, and leave the team, ending the story together. Tweek had last appeared in 2021 and Craig in 2019.