Saturday Night Live Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

Academy Award nominee Ana de Armas will host 'SNL' for the first time on April 15. De Armas stars in 'Ghosted', premiering April 21 on Apple TV+.

Karol G will make her first appearance as musical guest. Her newest album, 'Mañana Será Bonito', is the first all-Spanish album by a female artist to hit #1 the Billboard 200 chart.

Emmy Award winner Quinta Brunson makes her hosting debut. Brunson is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of ABC's 'Abbott Elementary'.

Lil Yachty will perform as musical guest for the first time. His latest album, 'Let's Start Here', debuted at #1 on Billboard's top rock and alternative charts.

Travis Kelce makes his 'SNL' hosting debut on March 4. Kelce is a tight end for the 2023 Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage as musical guest for the first time. Her new EP, 'Rolling Up the Welcome Mat,' and accompanying short film were released on Valentine's Day, and her 'Heartfirst' U.S. tour kicks off in March.

Pascal, who makes his 'SNL' hosting debut, stars in HBO's new series 'The Last of Us' and the upcoming third season of 'The Mandalorian' on Disney+.

Coldplay performs as musical guest for the seventh time. The Grammy Award-winning band have just announced a run of West Coast dates in September as they continue their record-breaking 'Music Of The Spheres' world tour.

Aubrey Plaza serves as host for the first time on Jan. 21. Plaza stars in Emily the Criminal, currently streaming on Netflix, and HBO's The White Lotus.

Sam Smith performs as musical guest for the third time. The Academy and Grammy Award winner's new album, 'Gloria,' will be released on Jan. 27.

Steve Martin and Martin Short co-host 'SNL' together on Dec. 10. They currently star in Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' and resume their 'You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today!' tour next year.

Brandi Carlile returns for her second time as musical guest. Her newest album, 'In These Silent Days,' just earned seven Grammy nominations.

Comedian Dave Chappelle marks his third time as Host. His previous gigs were in 2016 and 2020.

Black Star performs as musical guest. The critically-acclaimed hip-hop duo, featuring Brooklyn-based rappers Yasiin Bey (also popularly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, released their sophomore album, No Fear of Time, in May 2022. 

Jack Harlow hosts and also serves as the musical guest. This is his hosting debut and his 2nd musical guest appearance on the show. The three-time Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum artist is touring worldwide with his newest album, 'Come Home the Kids Miss You,' featuring the hit single 'First Class.' 

Brendan Gleeson hosts 'SNL' for the first time on Oct. 8. The Emmy Award-winning actor stars in 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' in theaters Oct. 21.

Willow performs as 'SNL' musical guest for the first time. Her highly anticipated fifth album, '<COPINGMECHANISM>,' was released Oct. 7.

Natasha Lyonne makes her hosting debut for the 'Saturday Night Live' season finale on May 21. Lyonne is the Emmy Award-nominated co-creator, director, and star of Netflix's highly acclaimed 'Russian Doll,' currently streaming its second season. She will star in and executive produce Peacock's forthcoming 'Poker Face.'

Japanese Breakfast performs as musical guest for the first time. The Grammy Award-nominated band is currently on a North American tour following the release of its critically acclaimed album, 'Jubilee.'

'Saturday Night Live' returns on May 7 with second-time host Benedict Cumberbatch and fifth-time musical guest Arcade Fire. The Academy Award-nominated actor stars in Marvel Studios' 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' now in theaters. The Grammy Award-winning band's eagerly anticipated album, 'WE,' is out today.

Jake Gyllenhaal will host 'SNL' for the second time on April 9. The Academy Award-nominated actor next stars in 'Ambulance,' coming to theaters April 8.

Camila Cabello will make her second appearance as 'SNL' musical guest. The Grammy-nominated artist's highly anticipated new album, 'Familia,' will be released April 8.

Zoë Kravitz makes her first appearance as 'SNL' host on March 12. The actress stars as Selina Kyle in 'The Batman,' in theaters on March 4.

Rosalía performs as musical guest for the first time. 'MOTOMAMI,' the widely anticipated album from the Grammy Award winner, will arrive on March 18.

John Mulaney hosts 'Saturday Night Live' for the fifth time on Feb. 26. The Emmy Award winner's standup tour, 'John Mulaney: From Scratch,' resumes March 11.

LCD Soundsystem performs for the second time as 'SNL' musical guest.

Will Forte returns to 'Saturday Night Live' for his first appearance as host on Jan. 22. Forte serves as writer, executive producer, and star of 'MacGruber,' now streaming on Peacock.
Måneskin performs as musical guest for the first time. The global superstars' music has more than 3 billion streams, with their platinum single 'Beggin'' becoming the longest #1 song on Alternative radio in 2021.

Paul Rudd hosts 'SNL' for the fifth time on Dec. 18. Rudd stars in 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' in theaters on Nov. 19 and Apple TV+'s 'The Shrink Next Door.'

Simu Liu makes his 'SNL' hosting debut on Nov. 20. Liu stars as the titular character in Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,' coming to Disney+ on Nov. 12. 

Saweetie will perform as musical guest for the first time. The multi-platinum global artist has a #1 single, 'Best Friend,' and will release her debut album, 'Pretty Bitch Music,' in early 2022.

Kieran Culkin hosts 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time on Nov. 6. Culkin earned an Emmy Award nomination for his work on HBO's 'Succession,' currently airing its third season. 

Ed Sheeran will make his third appearance as 'SNL' musical guest. The four-time Grammy Award winner's new album '=' was released on Oct. 29 to critical acclaim.

Rami Malek makes his 'SNL' hosting debut on Oct. 16. The Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor stars in 'No Time to Die,' the newest installment of the James Bond franchise, in theaters on Oct. 8. 

Young Thug performs as musical guest for the first time. The Grammy Award winner's forthcoming album, 'PUNK,' will be released on Oct. 15.

Owen Wilson kicks off the 47th season of 'Saturday Night Live' when he serves as host for the first time on Oct. 2. Wilson recently wrapped the first season of 'Loki' on Disney+ and next stars in Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch' in theaters on Oct. 22. 

Kacey Musgraves makes her second appearance as musical guest. The six-time Grammy Award winner's newest album, 'star-crossed,' debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart (dated Sept. 25) with a companion film now streaming on Paramount+.

Keegan-Michael Key will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time on May 15. The Emmy Award winner next stars in 'Schmigadoon!,' premiering globally July 16 on Apple TV+.

Olivia Rodrigo will make her 'SNL' musical guest debut. Her debut album, 'SOUR,' featuring the record-breaking global hit single 'drivers license,' is due out May 21.

Carey Mulligan will host 'SNL' for the first time on April 10. Mulligan has received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award nominations for her work in the Oscar-nominated 'Promising Young Woman,' available now on-demand.  

Kid Cudi will make his 'SNL' musical guest debut. His newest studio album, 'Man on the Moon III: The Chosen,' marked the Grammy Award winner's fifth Top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart.

Maya Rudolph will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the second time on March 27. Rudolph, an 'SNL' cast member between 2000-07, is a two-time Emmy Award winner for her work on Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and for her performance as Vice President Kamala Harris on 'SNL.'

Jack Harlow will perform for the first time as 'SNL' musical guest. Harlow recently received a Grammy Award nomination for his 4x-Platinum hit single 'WHATS POPPIN' off his debut studio album, 'Thats What They All Say.' 

Regé-Jean Page will make his 'Saturday Night Live' hosting debut on Feb. 20. Page stars in Netflix's global hit series 'Bridgerton,' for which he is currently nominated for a SAG Award and NAACP Image Award.

Bad Bunny will perform as musical guest for the first time. His latest album, 'El Ultimo Tour del Mundo,' debuted #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and he is currently nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Dan Levy makes his 'SNL' hosting debut on Feb. 6. He is the co-creator and co-star of 'Schitt's Creek,' winner of a record-breaking nine Emmy Awards for its final season, including four for Levy.

Phoebe Bridgers performs as musical guest for the first time. The acclaimed singer-songwriter is currently nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.

Kristen Wiig will make her fourth appearance as host on December 19. She is the seventh former cast member to host the Christmas show. Wiig stars in 'Wonder Woman 1984,' in theaters and streaming on HBO Max December 25, 2020.

Dua Lipa will perform for the second time as 'SNL' musical guest. On November 24, 2020, she received six Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year, for her newest release, 'Future Nostalgia.'

Jason Bateman will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the second time on December 5. The Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and star of 'Ozark' currently co-hosts the new podcast 'SmartLess.'

Morgan Wallen will perform as musical guest for the first time. His highly anticipated new album 'Dangerous: The Double Album' is due out January 8, 2021.

John Mulaney will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the fourth time on Oct. 31. Mulaney will star in two upcoming 'Sack Lunch Bunch' specials on Comedy Central.

The Strokes will make their fourth appearance as musical guest. Their latest album, 'The New Abnormal,' reached #1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums and Alternative Albums charts.

Issa Rae will host for the first time on October 17. Rae is the creator, star, and executive producer of the award-winning HBO comedy series 'Insecure.'

Justin Bieber will make his fourth appearance as 'SNL' musical guest. Bieber's latest track, 'Holy,' featuring Chance the Rapper, reached #1 on the Spotify Global Chart and was streamed over 120 million times in its debut week.

Chris Rock hosts the 46th season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2020, with musical guest Megan Thee Stallion. The former cast member hosts for the third time previously hosting in 1996 and 2014. Megan makes her first-ever solo appearance.

SNL returns tonight with a show produced entirely remotely from the cast's, celebrities', and musical guests' homes as they practice social distancing. Brad Pitt hosts another SNL At Home, with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

Daniel Craig will host 'SNL' for the second time on March 7. Craig stars as James Bond in 'No Time To Die,' in theaters April 10.

Global star The Weeknd will make his third appearance as 'SNL' musical guest.

RuPaul will make his debut appearance as 'SNL' host. The Emmy Award-winning host of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' currently stars in Netflix's 'AJ and the Queen.'

Justin Bieber will take the stage for his third appearance as 'SNL' musical guest. 'Yummy,' Bieber's new single from his highly anticipated new album, broke records on radio and was streamed over 100 million times in its debut week.

Adam Driver will return to Studio 8H to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time. Driver is currently nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in 'Marriage Story.'

Halsey will make her third appearance as 'SNL' musical guest. The multi-platinum selling artist's newest album, 'Manic,' was released Jan. 17.

Scarlett Johansson will return to Studio 8H for her sixth appearance as host on Dec. 14. Johansson currently stars in 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit.'

Niall Horan will make his first solo musical guest appearance. His single, 'Nice To Meet Ya,' has amassed over 100 million global streams since its October release.

Will Ferrell will return to Studio 8H for his fifth appearance as host on Nov. 23, joining the Five Timers Club. Ferrell was a member of the 'SNL' cast from 1995-2002.

King Princess will make her musical guest debut. The acclaimed artist recently released her debut studio album, 'Cheap Queen,' and rose to prominence with her first single, '1950.'

Kristen Stewart hosts Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2019, with musical guest Coldplay.

David Harbour hosts Saturday Night Live on October 12, 2019, with musical guest Camila Cabello.

Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live on September 28, 2019, with musical guest Billie Eilish.

Emma Thompson hosts Saturday Night Live on May 11, 2019, with musical guest the Jonas Brothers.

Emma Stone hosts Saturday Night Live on April 13, 2019, with musical guest BTS.

Sandra Oh hosts Saturday Night Live on March 30, 2019, with musical guest Tame Impala.

John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on March 2, 2019, with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

Halsey hosts Saturday Night Live and performs her own songs on February 9, 2019.

Saturday Night Livereturns to television next week after its holiday hiatus, and they're bringing a Golden Globe winner along with them for the ride. The show announced today that The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselstar, Rachel Brosnahan will make her SNL hosting debut on January 19 alongside musical guest Greta Van Fleet.

Jason Momoa hosts Saturday Night Live on December 8, 2018, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

Steve Carell returns to host Saturday Night Live on November 17 with musical guest Ella Mai.

Jonah Hill will return to Studio 8H for the fifth time when he hosts 'Saturday Night Live.' Hill's feature directorial debut, 'Mid90s,' is currently in theaters.

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers will join Hill, marking her debut as musical guest. Rogers' upcoming album, 'Heard It in a Past Life,' is set to be released Jan. 18 and includes her critically acclaimed single, 'Light On.'

Host Awkwafina; Travis Scott performs.

Tina Fey hosts; and Nicki Minaj performs.

Donald Glover hosts; and Childish Gambino performs.

Chadwick Boseman hosts Saturday Night Live on April 7, 2018, with musical guest Cardi B.

Sterling K. Brown hosts Saturday Night Live on March 10, 2018, with musical guest James Bay.

Academy Award winner Natalie Portman returns for the second time as host of 'Saturday Night Live' on Feb. 3. Portman stars in the upcoming sci-fi thriller 'Annihilation,' set for release Feb. 23.

Pop artist Dua Lipa will join Portman as musical guest for the first time. The critically acclaimed artist's self-titled debut album continues to top the charts since its release in 2017. Her global smash single 'New Rules' has gone double platinum in the U.S. where it is currently top 5 on the Top 40 chart.

Jessica Chastain will take the 'SNL' stage as host for her first time. Chastain can currently be seen in Aaron Sorkin's drama 'Molly's Game,' opposite Idris Elba and Kevin Costner.

Alongside Chastain, Troye Sivan will appear as musical guest for the first time. 'My My My!' – the lead single from Sivan's new album – 'Blue Neighborhood,' his 2015 multi-platinum debut album, topped the iTunes charts in 66 countries.

Comedian Kevin Hart returns to host his third 'SNL' episode. His upcoming film, 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,' will open Dec. 20 and also stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas. Hart is also currently headlining his comedy tour, 'The Irresponsible Tour.'

Foo Fighters will return for a seventh time as musical guest, tying the record for most 'SNL' appearances by a rock band. Debuting at #1 in the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries, the band's latest album, 'Concrete and Gold,' was released Sept. 15. The Foo's current world tour continues to sell out stadiums and arenas through 2018.

Saoirse Ronan will make her hosting debut. Ronan can be seen in Greta Gerwig's film 'Lady Bird,' which is currently in theatres nationwide.

Twenty two-time Grammy Award winners U2 will join Ronan as musical guest, marking the band's fourth SNL performance and first network TV appearance in support of the legendary band's 14th album, 'Songs of Experience,' out Dec. 1. U2's North American tour, 'eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE' kicks off in May.

Tiffany Haddish hosts; Taylor Swift performs.

Kumail Nanjiani will host the season's third show on Oct. 14, marking his debut. Nanjiani stars as Dinesh Chugtai in HBO's 'Silicon Valley' and most recently wrote and starred in the critically-acclaimed film 'The Big Sick.'

Grammy Award-winning artist P!nk will join Nanjiani for the season's third episode as musical guest. Her seventh studio album, 'Beautiful Trauma,' is due out Oct. 13. P!nk was recently honored at the MTV VMAs with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in August.

Returning for the second time as host, the twice Oscar-nominated Gosling is set to star in the sci-fi drama 'Blade Runner 2049,' which opens Oct. 6.

Accompanying Gosling on the season premiere will be Grammy Award-winning icon Jay-Z, who will be making his fourth appearance as musical guest. Jay-Z's album '4:44' was released in June, and he will embark on a world tour beginning Oct. 27.

Host Melissa McCarthy; HAIM performs.

Jimmy Fallon; Harry Styles performs.

Host Scarlett Johansson; Lorde performs.

Alec Baldwin hosts; Ed Sheeran performs.

Aziz Ansari hosts; Big Sean performs.

Casey Affleck hosts; Chance the Rapper performs.

Emma Stone hosts; Shawn Mendes performs.

Dave Chappelle hosts; A Tribe Called Quest performs.

Tom Hanks hosts; Lady Gaga performs.

Lin-Manuel Miranda hosts; Twenty One Pilots performs.

On May 21, former 'SNL' cast member Fred Armisen returns to Studio 8H as host to close out the late-night franchise's 41st season. Armisen stars in IFC's Emmy-nominated 'Portlandia' and 'Documentary Now' series. Armisen was a cast member on 'SNL' for 11 seasons.
Courtney Barnett will make her debut as musical guest alongside Armisen. Barnett's first album, 'Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit,' received widespread acclaim and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.

Drake returns to Studio 8H on May 14, his second time doubling as host and musical guest. The Grammy Award winner's fourth studio album, 'Views,' was released April 29.

Host Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Nick Jonas performs.

Larry David hosts; The 1975 performs.

Host Chris Hemsworth; Chance the Rapper performs.

Donald Trump hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Sia.

Host Scarlett Johansson; Performances by Wiz Khalifa, ft. Charlie Puth

Michael Keaton hosts and Carly Rae Jepsen performs.

Host Bill Hader; Hozier performs.

Chris Pratt hosts with musical guest Ariana Grande.

Charlize Theron hosts with musical guest The Black Keys.

Seth Rogen hosts and Ed Sheeran performs. 

Paul Rudd hosts with musical guest One Direction.