“SNL 2026 Return Date: Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New This Week?”
The year 2025 ended with significant changes for Saturday Night Live (SNL). The beloved series said goodbye to Bowen Yang during the December 20 episode, which featured Ariana Grande. Yang first joined SNL as a writer in 2018, transitioning to a featured player in 2019 and becoming a main cast member in 2021. His final sketch, titled “Delta Lounge,” included a performance alongside Grande and musical guest Cher, singing “Please Come Home for Christmas.”
SNL 2026 Return Date: Upcoming Episodes
As we move into 2026, anticipation builds for the return of SNL. However, the show will not air a new episode this week. Instead, NBC will re-broadcast an episode from November 1, featuring host Miles Teller and musical guest Brandi Carlile.
When Does Saturday Night Live Return?
SNL is set to return on January 17, 2026, with a brand-new episode. This episode will mark the hosting debut of Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things. A$AP Rocky will join him as the musical guest for this exciting event.
How to Watch SNL Live
Fans can catch SNL live through various platforms. If you have a valid cable login, you can watch it on:
- NBC
- The NBC app
- NBC.com
Additionally, streaming services like fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Peacock, and Sling TV offer options to watch SNL live.
Streaming Options for SNL
In case you miss the live airing, SNL episodes are available on Peacock. The episode featuring Finn Wolfhard will be accessible on-demand starting January 18, 2026. For fans of the long-running series, all 51 seasons of SNL are also available for streaming on Peacock.
While Hulu + Live TV provides live streaming of SNL, the show is not available for next-day viewing on Hulu’s platform.
