There is no new Saturday Night Live episode airing tonight, September 12, because the show remains on its summer hiatus. Fans who were hoping to catch a fresh episode will find nothing new to watch.
The long wait for Season 52 is almost at an end. NBC has confirmed a premiere date and revealed the first four hosts. Here is a rundown of the upcoming season, with details on who will be hosting and what else viewers can catch tonight.
When SNL Season 52 Returns
NBC and Peacock will air the premiere of Saturday Night Live Season 52 on Saturday, September 26, at 11:30 p.m. ET. Mark your calendars if you have been waiting for it.
The season kicks off with Jalen Brunson as host. Brunson is the NBA champion and will appear on SNL for the first time during the premiere episode. KATSEYE has been tapped to perform as the musical guest on that show.
Who Is Hosting the First Four Episodes
NBC has officially confirmed the complete schedule for the opening quartet of episodes of Season 52.
- September 26: Jalen Brunson / KATSEYE
- October 3: Dakota Johnson / Turnstile
- October 10: Shane Gillis / Rosalía
- October 31: Inde Navarrette / Gracie Abrams
Inde Navarrette is set to host for the first time on Halloween, marking the only debut among the initial group of presenters. Both Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis are returning for their third hosting stints.
Musical Guests Join the Lineup
A solid run of musical guests rounds out the lineup. KATSEYE and Turnstile will be making their first appearances on the show, while Rosalía and Gracie Abrams return for a second time.
The blend ensures that the opening quartet of episodes offers both fresh voices and returning favorites.
What To Watch Tonight Instead
Tonight, viewers can watch a new episode of Saturday Night Live UK, which returns for its Season 2. The show airs on Sky at 10 p.m. on September 12.
The host for the new season is Jeff Goldblum, who is joined by Irish singer-songwriter CMAT as the musical guest. Viewers in the U.K. can also watch the episode through NOW.
The premiere airs on Peacock on Sunday, September 13, at 1:01 p.m. ET for U.S. viewers.
How To Watch Old Episodes
Before September 26, Peacock is the place to get your SNL fix, since it carries every season of the show, including the complete Season 51 run.
NBC’s Season 52 episodes will be airing on both platforms at the same moment, with new installments streaming live on Peacock as they appear on NBC.
The Bottom Line
Tonight’s schedule shows no new episode of Saturday Night Live. The show remains on pause, with the next original installment set to air in September 26.
The list has been finalized, and the British edition resumes its run tonight. This provides viewers with content to consume before the American series gets underway.
A date has been set, the hosts have been named, and the list of musical guests brings together both fresh faces and artists with long histories. The wait has become more tolerable, though the first new episode remains a couple of weeks off.
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