Saturday Night Live Season 51 — episode guide & air dates
Premiere: Jan 17 — Finale: May 16 · 11 episodes
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Episodes
Finn Wolfhard hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest A$AP Rocky on January 17, 2026.
Teyana Taylor hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Geese on January 24, 2026.
Alexander Skarsgård hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Cardi B on January 31, 2026.
Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Mumford & Sons on February 28, 2026.
Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Gorillaz on March 7, 2026.
Harry Styles hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 14, 2026.
Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Jack White on April 4, 2026.