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Saturday Night Live

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Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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Checked Nov 6, 2026

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Synopsis

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Season 52 episodes

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Episode 1

September 26 - Jalen Brunson

1h 9m4.8 / 10

Jalen Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live on September 26, 2026, with musical guest KATSEYE.

Episode credits

Guest stars Ramy Youssef, Jalen Brunson, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeong, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges

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Episode 2

October 3 - Dakota Johnson

1h 8m4.6 / 10

Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, with musical guest Turnstile.

Episode credits

Guest stars Dakota Johnson, Taylor Swift, Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons, Daniel Fang, Pat McCrory, Meg Mills

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Episode 3

October 10 - Shane Gillis

1h 8m7.2 / 10

Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2026, with musical guest Rosalía.

Episode credits

Guest stars Rosalía, Shane Gillis

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Episode 4

October 31 - Inde Navarrette

1h 7m5.5 / 10

Inde Navarrette hosts Saturday Night Live on October 31, 2026, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.

Episode credits

Guest stars Tom Hanks, Bobby Moynihan, Gracie Abrams, Inde Navarrette, Christian Yelich, Brice Turang

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Episode 5

November 7 - Druski

1h 9m6.7 / 10

Druski hosts Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2026, with musical guest The Strokes.

Episode credits

Guest stars Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture, Albert Hammond Jr., Fabrizio Moretti, Nick Valensi, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Emma Stone

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Episode 6

November 14 - John Mulaney

John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on November 14, 2026, with musical guest Phoebe Bridgers.

Episode credits

Guest stars Phoebe Bridgers, John Mulaney

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about Saturday Night Live

Cast

Michael CheSelf - Various Characters
Kenan ThompsonSelf - Various Characters
Heidi GardnerSelf - Various Characters
Mikey DaySelf - Cameo (uncredited)
Cecily StrongSelf
Beck BennettSelf
Kyle MooneySelf - Cameo (uncredited)
Kate McKinnonSelf - Host

Credits

Created by
Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
1,018
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • NBCUnited States
  • Broadway VideoUnited States
  • NBC StudiosUnited States
  • Universal TelevisionUnited States
  • SNL StudiosUnited States

Themes

late-night showlivelive studio audiencesketch comedyskittalk show