STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fans of “Saturday Night Live” will have to wait a little longer for a new episode.
“SNL” has yet to announce its next set of hosts and musical guests for this season.
Airing tonight will be a rerun of season 50 episode 5 in which stand-up comedian and actor John Mulaney returned to host for the sixth time, with musical guest Chappell Roan.
On Sept. 28, the show kicked off its 50th season with actress Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll. On Oct. 5, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze hosted with musical guest Coldplay. It was Bargatze’s second time hosting.
On Oct. 12, singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande hosted for the second time with musical guest Stevie Nicks. Award-winning actor Michael Keaton hosted on Oct. 19, while Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish took the stage as a musical guest. It was both Keaton and Eilish’s fourth time on “SNL.”
On Nov. 2, stand-up comedian and actor John Mulaney hosted for the sixth time with pop singer Chappell Roan as a musical guest for the first time. Comedian and actor Bill Burr made his second appearance as host on Nov. 9, with musical guest Mk.gee.
On Nov. 16, singer-songwriter Charli XCX worked overtime as both host and musical guest. It was her first time hosting. On Dec. 7, Irish actor Paul Mescal hosted with musical guest Shaboozey. It was both Mescal and Shaboozey’s first time on the show.
On Dec. 14, actor-comedian Chris Rock returned for the fourth time as host, with first-time musical guest Gracie Abrams. On Dec. 21, actor-comedian Martin Short returned as host for the fifth time, with second-time musical guest Hozier.
“SNL” fans will be excited to know that former Staten Islander Colin Jost, the longest-serving “Weekend Update” anchor in the show’s history, is still at the desk.
Joining Jost for Season 50 is his longtime “Weekend Update” co-anchor, Michael Che, along with Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang.
Featured players Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Michael Longfellow, Sarah Sherman and Devon Walker have also returned. “SNL” also welcomed three new cast members for Season 50: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline.
In late summer, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast announced on social media that they were not asked back. Johnson had been a cast member for four seasons, Kearney had been a featured player for two years, and Troast had just wrapped up her first year.
How to watch
“Saturday Night Live” airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. on NBC.
“Saturday Night Live” can be streamed on the following platforms:
- Fubo TV — seven-day free trial. This service also appeals to the sports fan.
- DirecTV Stream — five-day free trial. This service is also currently offering $120 off the first year of service.
- Hulu + Live TV — note, some limitations depending on geographic area. No free trial.
- Peacock — NBC’s streaming platform
