The iconic Saturday Night Live (SNL) is set to launch its historic 50th season on NBC with a series of four live shows in a row. The season will commence with an award-winning performer and include several familiar faces returning as hosts.
The star of the popular show Hacks, Jean Smart, will kickstart the season premiere on the 28th of September. She will be joined by Jelly Roll, the musical guest for the evening. This will mark their first appearance on the acclaimed show. Following this, on the 5th of October, the comedic talent Nate Bargatze will make his second appearance as host, accompanied by the renowned band, Coldplay, as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks will grace the SNL stage on the 12th of October, followed by Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish on the 19th. After a brief hiatus, the show will return on November 2nd with John Mulaney hosting and Chappell Roan performing. Grande, Keaton, and Mulaney are not new to the SNL stage, making their second, fourth, and sixth appearances respectively. Bill Burr will return as host for the post-election episode on November 9th with Mk.gee as the musical guest. Charli XCX will do double duty as both the host and musical performer on November 16th.
In December, Paul Mescal will host the show on the 7th, with Shaboozey as the musical guest. Former cast members Chris Rock and Martin Short are scheduled to host the final shows of 2024 on the 14th and 21st respectively. They will be accompanied by musical guests Gracie Abrams and Hozier.
As the new year dawns, the first live show of 2025 will feature Dave Chappelle, making his fourth appearance as host, and GloRilla performing. A week later, Timothée Chalamet will serve as both the host and the musical guest, fresh from his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
SNL, in addition to its regular Saturday episodes — which air at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC — will commemorate its golden anniversary with a primetime special in February 2025.
Following the 50th-anniversary special, comedian Shane Gillis will host the show for the second time on March 1st, with Tate McRae as the musical guest. Lady Gaga will return to SNL on March 8th, her second time as host and fifth time as a musical guest.
Season 50 also welcomes three new featured players, namely Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline. They will join the returning cast for an exciting new season. Marcello Hernandez, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker are promoted to the main cast after their stint as featured players in the previous season. However, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney, and Chloe Troast will not be returning this season.
Below is the complete list of hosts and musical guests for the 50th season of SNL. The list will be updated as and when new announcements are made.
Sept. 28: Jean Smart, Jelly Roll
Oct. 5: Nate Bargatze, Coldplay
Oct. 12: Ariana Grande, Stevie Nicks
Oct. 19: Michael Keaton, Billie Eilish
Nov. 2: John Mulaney, Chappell Roan
Nov. 9: Bill Burr, Mk.gee
Nov. 16: Charli XCX (host and musical guest)
Dec. 7: Paul Mescal, Shaboozey
Dec. 14: Chris Rock, Gracie Abrams
Dec. 21: Martin Short, Hozier
Jan. 18: Dave Chappelle, GloRilla
Jan. 25: Timothée Chalamet (host and musical guest)
March 1: Shane Gillis, Tate McRae
March 8: Lady Gaga (host and musical guest)
This article was first published on September 18, 2024.
FAQs
Who will host the season premiere of the 50th season of SNL?
Jean Smart, the star of the show Hacks, will host the season premiere.
Who are the new featured players in the 50th season of SNL?
The new featured players for this season are Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline.
Will there be any special episodes in the 50th season of SNL?
Yes, SNL will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a primetime special in February 2025.
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