Saturday Night Live
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Live from New York for more than four decades, celebrity hosts join an award-winning ensemble cast to perform comedic sketches, satirical news and digital shorts, alongside popular musical acts.
Cast & Crew
Michael Che Actor
Mikey Day Actor
Chloe Fineman Actor
Colin Jost Actor
Ego Nwodim Actor
Kenan Thompson Actor
Bowen Yang Actor
Andrew Dismukes Actor
James Austin Johnson Actor
Sarah Sherman Actor
Marcello Hernandez Actor
Ashley Padilla Actor
Jane Wickline Actor
Jeremy Culhane Actor
Ben Marshall Actor
Kam Patterson Actor
Veronika Slowikowska Actor
Tommy Brennan Actor
Lorne Michaels Creator
Lorne Michaels Executive Producer
Steve Higgins Producer
Erik Kenward Producer
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, September 4
John Mulaney; Thomas Rhett
Season 44 • Episode 14
Actor John Mulaney; Thomas Rhett performs.
Thursday, September 4
Idris Elba; Khalid
Season 44 • Episode 15
Host Idris Elba; Khalid performs.
Thursday, September 4
Emma Stone; BTS
From April 13, 2019: Host Emma Stone; BTS performs.
Thursday, September 4
Adam Sandler; Shawn Mendes
From May 4, 2019: Host Adam Sandler; Shawn Mendes performs.
Friday, September 5
Daniel Craig; The Weeknd
Season 45 • Episode 15
Host Daniel Craig; The Weeknd performs.
Friday, September 5
Jason Bateman; Morgan Wallen
Season 46 • Episode 7
Host Jason Bateman; Morgan Wallen performs.
Friday, September 5
John Krasinski; Machine Gun Kelly
Season 46 • Episode 10
Host John Krasinski; Machine Gun Kelly performs.
Friday, September 5
Maya Rudolph; Jack Harlow
Season 46 • Episode 15
Host Maya Rudolph; Jack Harlow performs.
Saturday, September 6
Larry David; The 1975
From Feb. 6, 2016: Host Larry David; The 1975 perform.
Saturday, September 6
Melissa McCarthy; Kanye West
From Feb. 13, 2016: Host Melissa McCarthy; Kanye West performs.
Saturday, September 6
Jonah Hill; Future
Season 41 • Episode 14
Host Jonah Hill; Future performs.
Saturday, September 6
Walton Goggins; Arcade Fire
Season 50 • Episode 20
Host Walton Goggins; Arcade Fire performs.
Sunday, September 7
Peter Dinklage; Gwen Stefani
From April 2, 2016: Host Peter Dinklage; Gwen Stefani performs.
Sunday, September 7
Season 16 • Episode 20
Host: George Wendt. Music guest: Elvis Costello.
Sunday, September 7
Peyton Manning; Carrie Underwood
Season 32 • Episode 16
Host NFL player Peyton Manning; Carrie Underwood performs.
Sunday, September 7
Charles Barkley; Migos
Season 43 • Episode 14
Host Charles Barkley; Migos performs.
Sunday, September 7
Travis Kelce; Kelsea Ballerini
Season 48 • Episode 14
Host Travis Kelce; Kelsea Ballerini performs.
Monday, September 8
Daniel Kaluuya; St. Vincent
Season 46 • Episode 16
Host Daniel Kaluuya; St. Vincent performs.
Monday, September 8
Keegan-Michael Key; Olivia Rodrigo
Season 46 • Episode 19
Host Keegan-Michael Key; Olivia Rodrigo performs.
Monday, September 8
Paul Rudd; Charli XCX
Season 47 • Episode 9
Host Paul Rudd; Charli XCX performs.
Monday, September 8
John Mulaney; LCD Soundsystem
Season 47 • Episode 13
Host John Mulaney; LCD Soundsystem performs.
Tuesday, September 9
The Best of John Belushi
Season 23 •
A compilation of skits featuring John Belushi salutes the late actor.
Tuesday, September 9
Benedict Cumberbatch; Arcade Fire
Season 47 • Episode 19
Host Benedict Cumberbatch; Arcade Fire performs.
Tuesday, September 9
Steve Martin; Martin Short; Brandi Carlile
Season 48 • Episode 8
Hosts Steve Martin and Martin Short; Brandi Carlile performs.
Tuesday, September 9
Michael B. Jordan; Lil Baby
Season 48 • Episode 11
Host Michael B. Jordan; Lil Baby performs.
Tuesday, September 9
Pedro Pascal; Coldplay
Season 48 • Episode 12
Host Pedro Pascal; Coldplay performs.
Wednesday, September 10
Season 7 • Episode 1
Rod Stewart.
Wednesday, September 10
Season 7 • Episode 8
Bill Murray; the Spinners; the Whiffenpoofs.
Wednesday, September 10
Travis Kelce; Kelsea Ballerini
Season 48 • Episode 14
Host Travis Kelce; Kelsea Ballerini performs.
Wednesday, September 10
Pete Davidson; Ice Spice
Season 49 • Episode 1
Host Pete Davidson; Ice Spice performs.
Wednesday, September 10
Kristen Wiig; Raye
Season 49 • Episode 16
Host Kristen Wiig; Raye performs.
Wednesday, September 10
Ryan Gosling; Chris Stapleton
Season 49 • Episode 17
Host Ryan Gosling; Chris Stapleton performs.
Thursday, September 11
Season 8 • Episode 10
Lily Tomlin.
Thursday, September 11
Season 8 • Episode 12
Sid Caesar; Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes.
Thursday, September 11
Maya Rudolph; Vampire Weekend
Season 49 • Episode 19
Host Maya Rudolph; Vampire Weekend performs.
Thursday, September 11
The Best of John Belushi
Season 23 •
A compilation of skits featuring John Belushi salutes the late actor.
Thursday, September 11
Season 7 • Episode 1
Rod Stewart.
Friday, September 12
Season 10 • Episode 4
Host: Michael McKean. Music guest: Chaka Khan.
Friday, September 12
Season 10 • Episode 5
George Carlin; Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Friday, September 12
Season 7 • Episode 8
Bill Murray; the Spinners; the Whiffenpoofs.
Friday, September 12
Season 8 • Episode 12
Sid Caesar; Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes.
Friday, September 12
Season 10 • Episode 4
Host: Michael McKean. Music guest: Chaka Khan.
Friday, September 12
Season 10 • Episode 5
George Carlin; Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Saturday, September 13
The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Season 24 •
A compilation of skits salutes actor Dan Aykroyd.
Saturday, September 13
Russell Crowe; Margo Price
Season 41 • Episode 17
Host Russell Crowe; Margo Price performs.
Saturday, September 13
Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Nick Jonas
From April 16, 2016: Host Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Nick Jonas performs.
Saturday, September 13
Brie Larson; Alicia Keys
Season 41 • Episode 19
Host Brie Larson; Alicia Keys performs.
Saturday, September 13
Jack Black; Elton John and Brandi Carlile
Season 50 • Episode 17
Host Jack Black; Elton John and Brandi Carlile perform.
Sunday, September 14
Margot Robbie; The Weeknd
Season 42 • Episode 1
Host Margot Robbie; The Weeknd performs.
Sunday, September 14
Season 37 • Episode 3
Host Ben Stiller; Foster the People performs.
Sunday, September 14
Season 38 • Episode 10
Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.
Sunday, September 14
Steve Martin; Martin Short; Brandi Carlile
Season 48 • Episode 8
Hosts Steve Martin and Martin Short; Brandi Carlile performs.
Sunday, September 14
Pedro Pascal; Coldplay
Season 48 • Episode 12
Host Pedro Pascal; Coldplay performs.
Sunday, September 14
Jake Gyllenhaal; Sabrina Carpenter
Season 49 • Episode 20
Host Jake Gyllenhaal; Sabrina Carpenter performs.
Sunday, September 14
Nate Bargatze; Foo Fighters
Season 49 • Episode 3
Host Nate Bargatze; Foo Fighters perform.
Monday, September 15
Season 12 • Episode 1
Host: Sigourney Weaver. Music guest: Buster Poindexter.
Monday, September 15
Season 13 • Episode 1
Steve Martin; Sting.
Monday, September 15
Season 13 • Episode 12
Host: Tom Hanks. Music guest: Randy Travis.
Monday, September 15
Season 14 • Episode 1
Host Tom Hanks; Keith Richards.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 12 • Episode 1
Host: Sigourney Weaver. Music guest: Buster Poindexter.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 12 • Episode 6
Guests: Chevy Chase, Steve Martin. Music guest: Randy Newman.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 14 • Episode 13
Host: Leslie Nielsen. Music guest: the Cowboy Junkies.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 15 • Episode 1
Host: Bruce Willis. Music guest: Neil Young.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 15 • Episode 13
Tom Hanks; Aerosmith.
Tuesday, September 16
Season 15 • Episode 15
Rob Lowe; the Pogues.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 13 • Episode 1
Steve Martin; Sting.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 13 • Episode 12
Host: Tom Hanks. Music guest: Randy Travis.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 16 • Episode 20
Host: George Wendt. Music guest: Elvis Costello.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 17 • Episode 3
Host Kirstie Alley; Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 17 • Episode 14
Hosts: Roseanne and Tom Arnold. Special guest: Madonna. Music guest: Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Wednesday, September 17
Season 17 • Episode 19
Host: Tom Hanks. Music guest: Bruce Springsteen.
Thursday, September 18
Season 14 • Episode 1
Host Tom Hanks; Keith Richards.
Thursday, September 18
Season 14 • Episode 13
Host: Leslie Nielsen. Music guest: the Cowboy Junkies.
Thursday, September 18
Season 18 • Episode 1
Host: Nicolas Cage. Music guest: Bobby Brown.
Thursday, September 18
Season 18 • Episode 3
Host: Joe Pesci. Music guest: the Spin Doctors.
Thursday, September 18
Season 18 • Episode 4
Host Christopher Walken; Arrested Development.
Thursday, September 18
Season 18 • Episode 5
Host Catherine O'Hara; band 10,000 Maniacs.
Friday, September 19
Season 15 • Episode 1
Host: Bruce Willis. Music guest: Neil Young.
Friday, September 19
Season 15 • Episode 13
Tom Hanks; Aerosmith.
Friday, September 19
Season 18 • Episode 13
Host Alec Baldwin; Paul McCartney.
Friday, September 19
Season 18 • Episode 19
Host: Christina Applegate. Music guest: Midnight Oil.
Friday, September 19
Season 20 • Episode 12
Host Bob Newhart; Des'ree; guest appearance by Suzanne Pleshette.
Friday, September 19
Season 20 • Episode 19
Host Bob Saget; TLC.
Saturday, September 20
Season 15 • Episode 15
Rob Lowe; the Pogues.
Saturday, September 20
Season 16 • Episode 20
Host: George Wendt. Music guest: Elvis Costello.
Matt Roush says...
While we wait for next month’s primetime 50th anniversary blowout (airing February 16 on NBC), this is a wonderful way to take stock of SNL‘s unprecedented staying power.
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