New ‘SNL’ Episode Airs March 28: What to Expect

Saturday Night Live opened its most recent episode with a cold open that targeted Donald Trump. The sketch addressed Iran and the rise in gas prices.

Cold open and political satire

The sketch placed Trump at the center of its political parody. Rising fuel costs were a clear focus of the satire.

Hiatus, digital content and schedule notes

The show is on a short recess this week. NBC said no new episode will air this Saturday.

SNL is releasing new installments of its short-form digital series, The Rundown. New Rundown episodes drop on Wednesdays through mid-June.

Next host and musical guest

Actor and comedian Jack Black will return to host on April 4. He is arriving after the press run and premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Black will reprise his Bowser role in the sequel. After the April 4 broadcast, he will join SNL’s five-timers club.

Musical guest: Jack White

Jack White will perform as the episode’s musical guest. This marks his sixth appearance on the program.

White first appeared on SNL in October 2002. He performed then with The White Stripes.

How to watch

New episodes air Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC. Episodes stream the following day on Peacock.

Archive episodes are available anytime on Peacock. NBC handles first-run broadcasts.

For those searching terms like “New SNL episode,” “Airs March 28,” or “What to expect,” this summarizes the current schedule and lineup. Filmogaz.com compiled reporting with contribution from Brendan Morrow of USA TODAY.