Is ‘SNL’ Airing a New Episode This Week? Latest Updates
Colman Domingo ended his first appearance on Saturday Night Live with an emotional closing. NBC cut most of his speech as the broadcast ended. The moment drew attention from viewers and social media.
Why there is no new episode tonight
The show is on a short sabbatical this week. NBC aired a previously broadcast episode in the usual Saturday slot on April 18. New live episodes will resume in May.
Upcoming schedule and guests
New episodes return on May 2, May 9 and May 16. The season will conclude after the May 16 broadcast.
- May 2: Olivia Rodrigo hosts and serves as musical guest.
- May 9: Matt Damon appears, with Noah Kahan as musical guest.
- May 16: Will Ferrell returns, with Paul McCartney as musical guest.
Rodrigo’s May 2 appearance is her third time as musical guest and her first time hosting. Her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love, is due June 12. Her new single “Drop Dead” is out now.
When the season resumes and what follows
After the May 16 finale, SNL will pause for the summer. A premiere date for Season 52 has not been announced. The show typically returns at the end of September or early October.
How to watch and stream episodes
New episodes air Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC. Episodes become available the next day on Peacock.
All past seasons and episodes stream on Peacock for viewers who want to catch up.
Digital content between broadcasts
NBC is releasing The Rundown, a short-form digital series. New Rundown episodes drop on Wednesdays through mid-June. The series pairs current and former cast members to craft short sketches.
Many fans wonder whether a new SNL episode will air this week. Here are the latest updates for scheduling, streaming, and the notable moments fans are discussing.
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