Kamala Harris Heads to ‘SNL’: All the Details

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Saturday Night Live will feature a surprise appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris, the NY Post reports. After a day of campaigning in Atlanta and Charlotte, she is joining Saturday’s (November 2) cold open sketch.

With the 2024 election less than a week away, Harris’ surprise appearance marks another milestone in her brief, but storied campaign.

Here’s what else to know about the next episode of Saturday Night Live. 

Who will host the SNL post-election show?

NBC has revealed that Bill Burr will host the post-election show on November 9, with Mk.gee as musical guest! This is the first time in three election cycles that Dave Chappelle has not been brought in to host.

Is SNL new this weekend?

Yes! Saturday Night Live is new this weekend, on Saturday (November 2), with John Mulaney hosting and Chappell Roan as musical guest (and Kamala Harris as surprise cold open guest).

What else is on SNL‘s upcoming schedule?

After the post-election episode with Burr, the host for the following week, on Saturday, November 16, Charlie XCX will pull double duty as host and musical guest.

Plus, the landmark 50th season will be part of NBC’s fall lineup.

How can I watch SNL?

Saturday Night Live airs on Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Episodes are also available to stream Peacock, which boasts a sprawling library of all 49 seasons.

Who else has hosted this season of SNL?

SNL kicked off its 50th season early in October. Here’s a list of the episodes so far.

  • Season 50, Episode 1: Jean Smart and Jelly Roll
  • Season 50, Episode 2: Nate Bargatze and Coldplay
  • Season 50, Episode 3: Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks
  • Season 50, Episode 4: Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish