Viewing Guide: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ U.S. Premiere

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 21, 2026 7:19 PM ET

Viewing Guide: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ U.S. Premiere

Saturday Night Live UK opens its first season with SNL veteran Tina Fey as the inaugural host. The UK debut airs on Saturday, March 21, 2026. U.S. viewers can stream the episode on Peacock the next day.

How and when to watch in the U.S.

The UK broadcast lands on SKY One and NOW on March 21. Peacock will add the episode on-demand on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The first season runs eight episodes in total.

Filmogaz.com’s viewing guide confirms ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ U.S. Premiere availability on Peacock. Episodes appear in the U.S. one day after each UK airing.

Early episode highlights

Episode 1: Host Tina Fey; musical guest Wet Leg.
Episode 2: Host Jamie Dornan; musical guest Wolf Alice.
Episode 3: Host Riz Ahmed; musical guest Kasabian.

Principal cast

The inaugural ensemble contains 11 performers. The cast brings new voices to the SNL format.

Hammed Animashaun
Ayoade Bamgboye
Larry Dean
Celeste Dring
George Fouracres
Ania Magliano
Annabel Marlow
Al Nash
Jack Shep
Emma Sidi
Paddy Young

Ways to get Peacock for less

Peacock carries the U.S. episodes. Several partner deals can reduce or eliminate subscription costs.

DirecTV subscribers can access Peacock through package offers. Signature packages include Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier.

DirecTV adds two months of the Movies Extra Pack plus Peacock at no charge for new subscribers.
DirecTV also provides a five-day free trial for select plans.
When signing up, choose the “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” add-on.
Instacart+ and Walmart+ both include Peacock Premium in their memberships.
Instacart+ offers a 14-day trial. Walmart+ offers a 30-day trial.