Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosts, KATSEYE sings and two new faces join the cast. Here's when to watch and who's in Studio 8H.
It airs live in all time zones at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, simulcast on Peacock, with the full episode streaming there Sunday morning.
He was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. Saturday is his first time hosting.
The Grammy-nominated girl group makes its first SNL appearance. Its third EP, WILD, came out Aug. 14, and its WILDWORLD tour is sold out.
Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie debut tonight. Reiter, born in 2001, is the first SNL cast member born in the 21st century.
Jane Wickline and Ashley Padilla, who both joined in Season 50, move up to repertory status. Last season's five newcomers stay on as featured players.
Bowen Yang left during the Dec. 20, 2025 episode, and Chloe Fineman announced her exit in July after seven seasons.
Colin Jost and Michael Che return behind the Update desk. They have anchored it together since 2014.
Kenan Thompson, SNL's longest-serving cast member ever, returns for his 24th season. He first joined the show in 2003.
Dakota Johnson and Turnstile on Oct. 3, Shane Gillis and Rosalía on Oct. 10, then Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams on Oct. 31.
Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson and the rest of the cast return tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.