Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Who’s Hosting the Next Episode

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. Keep an eye out for more cameos, as Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jim Gaffigan, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Pete Davidson and Alec Baldwin have already made appearances this season.

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

No, there is not a new “SNL” episode on Jan. 11. The next new “SNL” is on Jan. 18 and will be hosted by Dave Chappelle.

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

Who’s hosting Season 50?

Ariana Grande as Jennifer Coolidge on “SNL”
Ariana Grande as Jennifer Coolidge on “SNL”

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

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  • 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

  • Nov. 9 – Host: Bill Burr, Musical Guest: Mk.gee

  • Nov. 16 – Host and Musical Guest: Charli xcx

  • Dec. 7 – Host: Paul Mescal, Musical Guest: Shaboozey

  • Dec. 14 – Host: Chris Rock, Musical Guest: Gracie Abrams

  • Dec. 21 – Host: Martin Short, Musical Guest: Hozier

  • Jan. 18 – Host: Dave Chappelle, Musical Guest: GloRilla

  • Jan. 25 – Host and Musical Guest: Timothée Chalamet

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:

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  • 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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