If you are preparing for your usual Saturday night trip to Studio 8H, you may want to adjust those plans. Why? Because “Saturday Night Live” is taking a bit of a breather right now. After a busy stretch of new episodes, the iconic sketch comedy show will not air a new episode this week on NBC. From who’s hosting next to when you can catch the ‘SNL’ season finale, here’s the latest on ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ current schedule and what fans can expect when it returns.
Is There a New Episode of ‘SNL’ Tonight?
For April 25, 2026, there will not be a new episode. The late-night comedy sketch show will not return with a new episode until May 2.
The last new “Saturday Night Live” episode aired on April 11. For that episode, Colman Domingo served as host, and Anitta performed as the musical guest.
Who Will Host & Perform Next on ‘Saturday Night Live’?
The next new episode, which again airs on May 2, will have a double-duty performer. Olivia Rodrigo will make her hosting debut, but will also serve as that night’s musical guest.
On May 9, Matt Damon will serve as host with Noah Kahan serving as musical guest. Then, on May 16, the “SNL” 51 season finale will air. Will Ferrell will be the host, and Paul McCartney will be the musical guest.
Where & When to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’?
“SNL” airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST. New episodes of the show air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays.
New episodes of the show will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
A Look Back at All the Hosts & Musical Guests From 2025
We have seen a star-studded lineup for season 51. Let’s take a look back at all the hosts and performers from this season:
- Oct 4, 2025 – Host Bad Bunny with Musical Guest Doja Cat for the season 51 premiere.
- Oct 11, 2025 – Host Amy Poehler, who returned for her second individual hosting appearance, with Musical Guest Role Model
- Oct 18, 2025 – Sabrina Carpenter served as Host and Musical Guest, marking her first appearance as host and second as musical performer.
- Nov 1, 2025 – Host Miles Teller with Musical Guest Brandi Carlile
- Nov 8, 2025 – Host Nikki Glaser with Musical Guest sombr
- Nov 15, 2025 – Host Glen Powell with Musical Guest Olivia Dean
- Dec 6, 2025 – Host Melissa McCarthy, who returned to host for the sixth time, with Musical Guest Dijon
- Dec 13, 2025 – Host Josh O’Connor with Musical Guest Lily Allen
- Dec 20, 2025 – Host Ariana Grande with Musical Guest Cher
- Jan 17, 2026 – Host Finn Wolfhard with Musical Guest A$AP Rocky
- Jan 24, 2026 – Host Teyana Taylor with Musical Guest Geese
- Jan 31, 2026 – Host Alexander Skarsgard with Musical Guest Cardi B
- Feb 28, 2026 – Host Connor Storrie with Musical Guest Mumford & Sons
- Mar 7, 2026 – Host Ryan Gosling with Musical Guest Gorillaz
- Mar 14, 2026 – Host and Musica Guest Harry Styles
- Apr 4, 2026 – Host Jack Black, who joined the five-timers club, with Musical Guest Jack White
- Apr 11, 2026 – Host Colman Domingo with Musical Guest Anitta
