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Saturday Night Live

NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase “Saturday Night Live” returns in fall 2025 for its 51st season of laughs, surprises and standout performances.

“SNL” is the most Emmy-winning show in history and holds 113 Emmy wins (including awards for its specials and short form series). “SNL” has been honored four times with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The show continues to garner the highest ratings and largest audience of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week on linear and digital platforms.

Since its inception in 1975, “SNL” has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. “SNL” makes headlines with topical humor reflecting politics and current events, features an array of characters with a perspective on pop culture that remains unparalleled, and offers sharp political commentary through its signature “Weekend Update” segment. A variety show that is truly one of a kind, “SNL” also attracts the biggest stars of music to its stage for innovative viral performances.

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Starring: Tommy Brennan, Michael Che, Jeremy Culhane, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Ben Marshall, Ashley Padilla, Kam Patterson, Sarah Sherman, Veronika Slowikowska, Kenan Thompson, Jane Wickline, and Bowen Yang
Executive Producer: Lorne Michaels
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Kris Kristofferson: July 31, 1976
S1 E24 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Kris Kristofferson appears as host and musical guest, with a special appearance from Rita Coolidge.

Louise Lasser: July 24, 1976
S1 E23 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Louise Lasser hosts with musical guests The Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Elliott Gould: May 29, 1976
S1 E22 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Elliott Gould returns to host; featuring musical guest Leon Redbone.

Buck Henry: May 22, 1976
S1 E21 • 67M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Buck Henry returns to host with musical guest Gordon Lightfoot.

Dyan Cannon: May 15, 1976
S1 E20 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Dyan Cannon hosts with musical guests Leon and Mary Russell.

Madeline Kahn: May 8, 1976
S1 E19 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Host Madeline Kahn is joined by special musical guest Carly Simon.

Raquel Welch: April 24, 1976
S1 E18 • 67M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

John Belushi sings a duet with host Raquel Welch; musical guests are Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian.

Ron Nessen: April 17, 1976
S1 E17 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

U.S. Press Secretary Ron Nessen hosts with musical guest the Patti Smith Group.

Anthony Perkins: March 13, 1976
S1 E16 • 67M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Anthony Perkins hosts with musical guest Betty Carter; Jim Henson's Muppets make an appearance.

Jill Clayburgh: February 28, 1976
S1 E15 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Jill Clayburgh hosts with musical guest Leon Redbone and the first Mr. Bill film by Walter Williams.

Desi Arnaz: February 21, 1976
S1 E14 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Desi Arnaz appears as host and musical guest, with a special appearance from Desi Arnaz Jr.

Peter Boyle: February 14, 1976
S1 E13 • 63M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Peter Boyle hosts with musical guest Al Jarreau.

Dick Cavett: January 31, 1976
S1 E12 • 67M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Dick Cavett is joined by musical guest Jimmy Cliff.

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: January 24, 1976
S1 E11 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore host with musical guest Neil Sedaka.

Buck Henry: January 17, 1976
S1 E10 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Buck Henry hosts with musical guests Bill Withers and Toni Basil.

Elliott Gould: January 10, 1976
S1 E9 • 68M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Elliott Gould hosts with musical guest Anne Murray.

Candice Bergen: December 20, 1975
S1 E8 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Candice Bergen hosts this Christmas episode with musical guests Martha Reeves and The Stylistics.

Richard Pryor: December 13, 1975
S1 E7 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Richard Pryor talks about women who leave men, winos and acid during this tape-delayed episode.

Lily Tomlin: November 22, 1975
S1 E6 • 64M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Lily Tomlin reads from her notebook and does a cheer for New York.

Robert Klein: November 15, 1975
S1 E5 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Featuring musical guests ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III.

Candice Bergen: November 8, 1975
S1 E4 • 67M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Candice Bergen hosts with musical guest Esther Phillips.

Rob Reiner: October 25, 1975
S1 E3 • 65M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

A John Belushi tribute to Joe Cocker, Fashion Don'ts and a visit from Jim Henson's Muppets.

Paul Simon: October 18, 1975
S1 E2 • 66M • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Paul Simon hosts; musical guests include Art Garfunkel, Randy Newman and The Jesse Dixon Singers.

George Carlin: October 11, 1975
S1 E1 • 65M • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Live from New York, it's Saturday Night! Musical guests include Billy Preston and Janis Ian..

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Watch new episodes from Season 51 of SNL live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c.
There are currently 51 seasons of Saturday Night Live (SNL), all available to stream on Peacock. New episodes air Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and Peacock.
SNL Season 51 premiered on NBC and Peacock Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and Heidi Gardner are not returning to SNL Season 51.
Yes, you can watch SNL live on Peacock every Saturday night at 11:30/10:30c!