Was ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Last Night, December 28? Here’s When ‘SNL’ Returns With New Episodes

Season 50 of Saturday Night Live has been a spectacular celebration of the NBC sketch comedy show that has been dazzling audiences since 1975, featuring recent appearances from Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, and returning alumni Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, and Dana Carvey. Fans also witnessed Scarlett Johansson react to some of Colin Jost’s brutal Christmas “Weekend Update” jokes.

On November 16, veteran comedian Martin Short joined the Five-Timers Club as host, with musical guest Hozier. Short was joined by the likes of Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fay, among others.

Fans of the show simply can’t wait for more, so when does the next episode of Saturday Night Live premiere on NBC? Here’s everything you need to know.

Was Saturday Night Live New Last Night (December 28)?

Nope. NBC re-aired the October 12 episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with Musical Guest Stevie Nicks. This episode was the second time the famed singer/actress has hosted the show.

When Does Saturday Night Live Return With New Episodes?

SNL returns on January 16 with SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, a four-part docuseries that delves into the rich history of NBC’s iconic sketch comedy show. The series explores the intricate process of bringing SNL to life, featuring never-before-seen audition tapes and an in-depth look at memorable moments, such as Will Ferrell’s legendary “More Cowbell” sketch.

All 4 episodes will be available to stream on Peacock.

How To Watch Saturday Night Live Live on NBC:

You can stream SNL live on NBC or NBC.com (with a valid cable login). You can also watch the long-running sketch show with an active subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. All of the services above offer an NBC live stream.

FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV provide free trials for new subscribers.

Can I Watch Saturday Night Live Live On Peacock?

Yes! New episodes of SNL are available to stream live on Peacock. They’re also available for next-day streaming on the platform.

SNL will air a three-hour 50th anniversary special on Sunday, February 16 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. E.T. on NBC and Peacock.