SNL Tonight: No New Episode on February 22 — But Here's Everything Coming Next on Saturday Night Live Season 51
If you tuned in or searched for SNL tonight, here is the short answer: there is no new episode of Saturday Night Live airing this weekend. The show is on an Olympic hiatus — but the wait is almost over, with a stacked run of episodes kicking off next Saturday and running deep into spring.
Why There Is No SNL Tonight, February 22
SNL has been on a break for the past few weeks as NBC and Peacock air the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which wrap up with the Closing Ceremony today, February 22. This is a planned scheduling pause, not a ratings issue or a production problem. NBC routinely clears its primetime and late-night slate during Olympic coverage windows, and Saturday Night Live is one of the biggest shows to temporarily step aside.
SNL will resume its regular live broadcasts on February 28, 2026, at 11:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock, streaming next-day on Peacock.
SNL Returns February 28: Connor Storrie Hosts, Mumford & Sons Perform
The next new Saturday Night Live episode is set for February 28, 2026, with Connor Storrie hosting and Mumford & Sons as the musical guest.
Storrie, star of Heated Rivalry, makes his hosting debut — a first-time host paired with a returning fan-favorite band, the kind of booking SNL typically uses to announce a "back from break" energy surge.
Mumford & Sons are back for their fourth SNL performance. Their new album, Prizefighter, was released on February 20, making the February 28 appearance a major promotional moment for the band as they push into peak sales territory.
March Lineup: Ryan Gosling Returns, Gorillaz Make SNL Debut
On March 7, Ryan Gosling returns as host for the fourth time — just shy of two years after his "Beavis and Butthead" sketch went viral in April 2024 — accompanied by Gorillaz, who will perform on the SNL stage for the very first time. Frontman Damon Albarn is expected to lead the live performance.
SNL Season 51 Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Host | Musical Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Alexander Skarsgård | Cardi B |
| Feb. 22 | No Episode — Olympics | — |
| Feb. 28, 2026 | Connor Storrie | Mumford & Sons |
| Mar. 7, 2026 | Ryan Gosling | Gorillaz |
The Last Episode That Aired: Alexander Skarsgård & Cardi B
The most recent new episode aired on January 31, 2026, with Alexander Skarsgård making his SNL hosting debut alongside Cardi B, who returned as musical guest for the second time. That episode also carried extra weight as a milestone broadcast — January 31 marked SNL's historic 1,000th episode, one of the rarest achievements in television history.
SNL Season 51 Cast and What's Changed
Saturday Night Live Season 51 launched on October 4, 2025, with a newly revamped cast. Five new Featured Players joined for the season: Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Jeremy Culhane, Tommy Brennan, and Ben Marshall of Please Don't Destroy fame — all performing alongside returning veterans including Kenan Thompson, Ashley Padilla, and James Austin Johnson.
This winter run feels notably different as it marks the first stretch of episodes without Bowen Yang, who officially wrapped his run during the 2025 Christmas special.
The Season 51 finale is currently slated for May 16, 2026. With Ryan Gosling locked in for March and the post-Olympics momentum building, Saturday Night Live's home stretch is shaping up to be one of its most-watched in recent memory. Set your reminder for 11:30 PM ET on Saturday, February 28 — SNL is back.
