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Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 Returns
Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 premieres October 14 on Comedy Central after Mike Judge seeks copyright termination rights.
In brief
Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 premieres October 14 on Comedy Central after Mike Judge seeks copyright termination rights. Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 begins streaming on Comedy Central October 14, 2026, following Mike Judge's copyright termination attempt with Paramount. Originally reported by Collider.
Season 4 Premiere Date
Comedy Central confirms Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 will premiere on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Season 4 Details
The fourth season, also called the 12th Season, will have 12 episodes and air on Comedy Central starting October 14.
Copyright Termination
Mike Judge informed Paramount of his intention to exercise copyright termination rights under American law.
Copyright Letter
The communication letter to Paramount+ from Judge's lawyer is described as a 'friendly letter' under copyright law.
Copyright Timeline
Judge introduced the characters in 1992, with the 35-year anniversary arriving in 2027.
Current Streaming
The first three seasons are available to stream on Paramount+ while Season 4 airs on Comedy Central.
Previous Seasons
Seasons 1 and 2 premiered on Paramount+ in 2022 and 2023, with Season 3 starting in September 2025.
Copyright Outcome
No rights transfer or Paramount departure has been confirmed, so the show remains available on Paramount+.
Future Productions
Judge could take the franchise elsewhere, negotiate a new deal, or pursue other opportunities after Season 4.
Premiere Time
Season 4 premieres on Comedy Central Wednesday, October 14, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Copyright Law
The copyright termination provision allows qualifying authors to terminate earlier transfers or licenses of their work.
Season 4 Availability
The premiere announcement came on October 1, but Paramount+ streaming release for Season 4 is pending.
Copyright Termination Impact
The copyright termination attempt does not end the existing three seasons but may affect future productions.
Season 4 Context
This is the second season of the revival to premiere on Comedy Central rather than Paramount+.
Copyright Timeline
Judge introduced the characters in 1992, with the 35-year anniversary arriving in 2027.
What Happens Next
Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 begins streaming on Comedy Central October 14, 2026, with future productions pending.
The main idea
Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 begins streaming on Comedy Central October 14, 2026, following Mike Judge's copyright termination attempt with Paramount.
