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$AP Rocky as the musical guest, marking their debuts in these roles.
Upcoming Episode Details
The January 17 episode will showcase:
- Host: Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in “Stranger Things”.
- Musical Guest: A$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:
- 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!
