Here's When You Can Watch The ‘SNL’ Season 50 Premiere — And Its First Hosts
SNL season 49 had some seriously memorable moments (the unhinged Scooby Doo sketch with Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter lives rent free in my mind). And this year, we're coming up on a huge moment for the series: its 50th season. SNL season 50 is sure to be memorable, and if you ask me, there's one person that would make the perfect host and musical guest: Taylor Swift. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming installment of Saturday Night Live!
When is SNL season 50 premiering?
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SNL Season 50 Release Date
SNL season 50 will premiere on NBC Saturday September 28, 2024. This is the first time since 2020 that Saturday Night Live has premiered in September instead of October, and we're not mad about it!
Who is hosting the SNL premiere?
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SNL Season 50 Hosts
Hacks star Jean Smart will host the SNL season 50 premiere alongside musical guest Jelly Roll. They're followed by Nate Bargatze on October 5 with musical guest Coldplay, Ariana Grande on October 12 with musical guest Stevie Nicks, Michael Keaton on October 19 with musical guest Billie Eilish, and John Mulaney on November 2 with musical guest Chappell Roan.
Who is playing Kamala Harris on SNL season 50?
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Maya Rudolph will return to SNL season 50 as Vice President Kamala Harris following the announcement that Harris is running for President. This role, which won Rudolph the 2020 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, is sure to lead to plenty of viral moments. Deadline confirmed her return on July 31.
Is Taylor Swift hosting Saturday Night Live in 2024?
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While we haven't gotten an official update on whether Taylor Swift will join this season's SNL hosts, I'm hoping she will! She's already appeared on the show a number of times in a number of roles. She's hosted, made guest appearances, and been musical guest. And if you ask me, after a record-breaking Eras Tour, a special season like SNL50 is the perfect time for Taylor to reappear.
Pairing up Sabrina Carpenter (an Eras Tour opener) and Jake Gyllenhaal (one of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends) for the SNL49 finale feels like the kind of Easter egg Taylor herself would orchestrate!
Is SNL coming back for season 50?
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Yes, SNL season 50 is on its way! Each season premieres in October, while the ticket lottery to see the show IRL opens in August 2024.
Will there be an SNL 50th anniversary?
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Yes, in addition to SNL season 50, we're getting an anniversary special! The 3-hour special will premiere February 16, 2025.
Who has hosted SNL the most?
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Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted Saturday Night Live a total of 17 times.
What year was season 45 of SNL?
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SNL season 45 ran from 2019 to 2020. Host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish opened the season, while host Kristen Wiig and musical guest Boyz II Men were apart of the finale.
Who do you want to see during SNL season 50? Let us know in the comments and check out How To Get SNL Tickets to get ready for the new season.
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