How to watch Saturday Night Live season 50 premiere online
Saturday Night Live has returned. The show celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and we couldn't be more excited. Lorne Michaels, the man who has steered the SNL ship since day one, has promised to bring back "everyone" to celebrate this milestone, while at the same time bringing in new talent.
The first handful of season 50 hosts have been announced, with returning names like Ariana Grande and John Mulaney, but there's something especially exciting about a newcomer getting to kick off the season. Here's what you need to know about the host for the season 50 premiere, as well as how you can watch the episode as soon as it airs!
How to watch Saturday Night Live season 50 premiere
The first episode of season 50 will air tonight, Saturday, September 28. It will air at 11:30/10:30c on NBC. While it can appear tricky to watch the sketch show without basic cable, there are lots of easy ways to find the new episode using streaming platforms.
FuboTV and Sling TV are options, but the easiest way to tune in is with the following details:
Date: Saturday, September 28
Start Time: 11:30/10:30 c
Episode: Season 50, episode 1
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: You can watch on the NBC website or app.
How to stream Saturday Night Live on Peacock
If you want to watch Saturday Night Live on the Saturday it airs, then the NBC website is the way to go. It will allow you to stream in real time, with times varying depending on where you are at in the country.
If you don't mind waiting until the next day, though, than Peacock is an easier streaming option. The NBC platform uploads new episodes a day after their premiere, so you will be able to watch the SNL season 50 premiere on Sunday, September 29. The episode will uploaded at 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT.
Peacock also has the Saturday Night Live, so you can watch older episodes if you've got the bug and can't wait until next week for a new episode.
Saturday Night Live season 50 premiere preview
Jean Smart will be making her SNL debut as host. The actress has been working steadily since the 1980s, but has experienced a major boost in recent years thanks to her sterling performances in the HBO shows Watchmen (2019), Mare of Easttown (2021), and Hacks (2021-). She has taken home an impressive six Emmy Awards throughout her career.
As evidenced by her performance in Hacks, she also has a deadpan comedic delivery that will mesh perfectly with the SNL format. The promo for the season 50 premiere proved that Smart was game to make fun of her prestige actress status, as well as the show's milestone anniversary. We can't wait.