Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Who’s Hosting the Season 50 Premiere

Adam Chitwood
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“Saturday Night Live” Season 50 is here. The landmark 50th anniversary of the iconic sketch series will be celebrated with a star-studded special in February, but ahead of that, the actual “SNL” will roll out with a star-studded lineup of hosts and musical guests. Additionally, keep an eye out for cameos — Maya Rudolph has already been tapped to play Vice President Kamala Harris in the run-up to the election.

Those who make it a habit to watch “SNL” when it’s on may be wondering, is “SNL” new tonight?

Yes, there is a new “SNL” episode on Oct. 12 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. The episode will air live on NBC coast to coast and will be streaming live on Peacock.

Here’s what we know about the next episode and beyond.

Who’s hosting Season 50?

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Jean Smart for “Saturday Night Live” Season 50 (Credit: NBC)

Here’s the lineup of hosts and musical guests for “SNL” Season 50:

  • Sept. 28 – Host: Jean Smart, Musical Guest: Jelly Roll

  • Oct. 5 – Host: Nate Bargatze, Musical Guest: Coldplay

  • Oct. 12 – Host: Ariana Grande, Musical Guest: Stevie Nicks

  • Oct. 19 – Host: Michael Keaton, Musical Guest: Billie Eilish

  • Nov. 2 – Host; John Mulaney, Musical Guest: Chappell Roan

Who’s in the Season 50 cast?

Prior to the start of Season 50, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast exited the show.

New featured players include Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline.

Here’s the full lineup of the “SNL” Season 50 repertory cast:

  • Michael Che

  • Mikey Day

  • Andrew Dismukes

  • Chloe Fineman

  • Heidi Gardner

  • Marcello Hernandez

  • James Austin Johnson

  • Colin Jost

  • Michael Longfellow

  • Ego Nwodim

  • Sarah Sherman

  • Kenan Thompson

  • Devon Walker

  • Bowen Yang

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