New ‘Saturday Night Live’ Episode Airing Tonight (1/3/26)

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) remains on a break but is set to return with a new episode on Saturday, January 17. This episode will feature actor Finn Wolfhard as the host and rapper A$AP Rocky as the musical guest, marking their debuts in these roles. Upcoming Episode Details The January 17 episode will showcase: Host: …

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New ‘Saturday Night Live’ Episode Airing Tonight (1/3/26)

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) remains on a break but is set to return with a new episode on Saturday, January 17. This episode will feature actor Finn Wolfhard as the host and rapper A$AP Rocky as the musical guest, marking their debuts in these roles.

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Upcoming Episode Details

The January 17 episode will showcase:

  • Host: Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in “Stranger Things”.
  • Musical Guest: A$AP Rocky, who previously appeared on the show in a 2018 episode.

Season 51 Highlights

The current season began on October 4, with musician Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat performing. Notable episodes include:

  • October 11: Amy Poehler hosted, featuring Role Model as the musical guest.
  • October 18: Sabrina Carpenter served as both host and musical guest.
  • November 1: Miles Teller hosted with Brandi Carlile as the musical guest.
  • November 8: Nikki Glaser made her hosting debut alongside musical guest Sombr.
  • November 15: Glen Powell hosted, joined by Olivia Dean.

Recent Episodes Recap

SNL resumed on December 6, with Melissa McCarthy hosting and Dijon debuting as the musical guest. Subsequent episodes featured:

  • December 13: Josh O’Connor hosted with Lily Allen returning as a musical guest.
  • December 20: Ariana Grande hosted with Cher performing, marking Cher’s second appearance on SNL since 1987.

Returning and New Cast Members

The current season features long-time “Weekend Update” anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che. Other notable cast members include:

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  • Kenan Thompson
  • Chloe Fineman
  • Mikey Day

Five new featured players have joined SNL this season, including:

  • Ben Marshall
  • Tommy Brennan
  • Jeremy Culhane
  • Kam Patterson
  • Veronika Slowikowska

How to Watch “Saturday Night Live”

Viewers can catch SNL on NBC, airing at 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The show is also available for streaming on various platforms:

  • Fubo TV: 7-day free trial
  • DirecTV Stream: 5-day free trial
  • Hulu + Live TV: 3-day free trial
  • Peacock: NBC’s streaming platform

Find your local NBC channel through providers like Verizon Fios, Comcast Xfinity, and others. Enjoy the laughs as SNL prepares for its next live episode!

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