Saturday Night Live Tonight: Host, Air Time, Performers, and More Details

The 50th season of Saturday Night Live kicked off on NBC on September 28, 2024. The series will host its third episode on October 12, 2024, featuring Ariana Grande as the guest host for the second time.

While Grande will take on hosting duties, she will not perform as the musical guest. That honor belongs to Stevie Nicks, who returns for her second appearance on the iconic show. Alongside them, comedy favorites like Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jim Gaffigan, and Dana Carvey will deliver a politically charged comedy sketch.

The episode will broadcast at 11:30 PM ET. Continue reading to learn all about tonight’s Saturday Night Live.

Tonight’s Host and Musical Guest on SNL

Ariana Grande is no stranger to SNL, having previously hosted the show. Her first hosting experience was on March 12, 2016, where she entertained the audience as both the host and musical talent.

The pop superstar’s musical guest appearances date back even further. She first graced the SNL stage in 2014 as a musical performer. Most recently, she was featured as the musical guest in the 14th episode of season 49, which starred Josh Brolin as the host.

Currently, Grande is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, Wicked, the prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Notably, Bowen Yang, a cast member of SNL, also stars in the film.

When to Tune in for SNL Tonight

Saturday Night Live airs every Saturday evening at 11:30 PM ET on NBC. For those in different time zones, here is a helpful schedule:

Pacific Time	Saturday, October 12, 2024	8:30 PM
Central Time	Saturday, October 12, 2024	10:30 PM
Eastern Time	Saturday, October 12, 2024	11:30 PM
British Summer Time	Sunday, October 13, 2024	4:30 AM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, October 13, 2024	9 AM
Central European Summer Time	Sunday, October 13, 2024	5:30 AM
Australian Central Time	Sunday, October 13, 2024	12:30 PM

Tonight’s Performers on SNL

SNL as the musical guest this evening. Her first performance on the show dates back nearly 40 years, on December 10, 1983, where she delivered hits “Stand Back” and “Nightbird” from her album, The Wild Heart.

Recently, on September 27, Nicks released her latest single titled “The Lighthouse,” a poignant reaction to the overturning of the significant Roe v. Wade ruling.

Additionally, audiences can expect a sketch featuring Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jim Gaffigan, and Dana Carvey portraying Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff, Tim Walz, and Joe Biden during the cold open, along with various other comedic performances.

Where and When to Watch Saturday Night Live

The upcoming episode of SNL is set to air on October 19, 2024, hosted by Michael Keaton, with Billie Eilish performing as the musical guest. Following that, the November 2, 2024, episode will be hosted by John Mulaney, with Chappell Roan as the musical guest.

Viewers can tune into Saturday Night Live every Saturday on NBC. For those without cable, episodes are accessible via fuboTV (with a free trial), DirecTV Stream (also offering a free trial), and Peacock. Sling offers delayed streaming of these episodes as well.

All past seasons of Saturday Night Live can be streamed on Peacock.

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