Last week, Saturday Night Live returned with the first of the three final episodes of Season 51.
Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty as host and musical guest, performing “drop dead” and “begged,” with my personal favorite sketch of the night being the wonderfully weird “My Room.” I also loved Kam Patterson on Weekend Update, with Patterson becoming the first rookie cast member to appear in three consecutive Weekend Updates since Will Forte in Season 28.
Shout out to Saturday Night Network for that fun fact!
Only two episodes remain in Season 51. Matt Damon hosts tonight’s all-new installment with musical guest Noah Kahan. When does the season finale of Saturday Night Live air on NBC? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is SNL New Tonight (May 9)?
Yes! The penultimate episode of Saturday Night Live Season 51 airs tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Who’s Hosting SNL Tonight?
Matt Damon hosts tonight’s new episode, which features musical guest Noah Kahan.
Saturday Night Live 2026 Schedule:
The season finale of SNL Season 51 airs next week (May 16) with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney.
Where To Watch Saturday Night Live:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch SNL live on NBC, the NBC app, or NBC.com. You can also stream new episodes of Saturday Night Live on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Peacock, DIRECTV, or Sling TV (in select markets).
YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Is Saturday Night Live On Hulu?
Nope. While you can watch the show live or on demand via Hulu + Live TV, SNL isn’t available for next-day streaming on the platform.
Can I Watch Saturday Night Live on Peacock?
You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. Tonight’s Matt Damon-hosted offering will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, May 10.
The next new episode of SNL airs Saturday, May 9, 2026, on NBC.
