Is “SNL” New Tonight? Here's What to Know About the Eighteenth Episode of Season 51
Is “SNL” New Tonight? Here's What to Know About the Eighteenth Episode of Season 51
Nicholas RiceSat, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC
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Olivia Rodrigo in November 2025.Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty -
Saturday Night Live is new on May 2
Olivia Rodrigo is serving as both host and musical guest
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC
Saturday Night Live is new tonight!
After the late-night comedy sketch series saw Colman Domingo serve as host and Anitta perform as musical guest on April 11, SNL is back for another episode on Saturday, May 2.
SNL went through a cast shakeup following its milestone 50th season. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim all announced their exits, and the television series added some fresh faces to the mix for season 51, with Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska all joining as featured players, alongside returnees Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline.
That group joined returning cast members Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson. Bowen Yang also rejoined, but he later exited SNL during the Dec. 13 episode.
Here, find everything you about episode eighteen of SNL's season 51.
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'SNL's Studio 8H.Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIs there a new episode of SNL tonight?
Yes, SNL is new on Saturday, May 2.
It is the eighteenth episode of season 51.
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Who is host and who is musical guest?
Olivia Rodrigo is pulling double duty, serving as both the host and musical guest.
The singer, 23— who makes her hosting debut — previously appeared as a musical guest in May 2021 and December 2023.
What time does SNL air?
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST.
Where can I watch SNL?
New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays, and they are later available to stream.
Who will host and perform on SNL next?
SNL is getting ready to end its 51st season with a bang.
On Saturday, May 9, Matt Damon will serve as host with Noah Kahan appearing as musical guest. A week later, Will Ferrell will host and Paul McCartney will perform musical guest duties.
Saturday Night Live airs weekends on NBC.
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