Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight? ‘SNL’ 2026 Return Date

It’s a big weekend for Saturday Night Live. Is there a new episode of the iconic late-night series airing on NBC? No. Sadly, the U.S. version of the show is on hiatus. But this weekend does mark the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK!

Live from London… it’s Saturday night!

The inaugural installment of the UK series will be hosted by former SNL head-writer and multiple-time host Tina Fey, with Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed set to host the next two episodes on March 28 and April 4. The musical guests for the first three episodes are Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and Kasabian.

To answer your next question, yes, you can watch Saturday Night Live UK in the United States, with episodes available for next-day streaming on Peacock. The series premiere debuts Sunday, March 22, on the platform. But let’s get back to SNL proper, shall we?

When does Saturday Night Live return with new episodes? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight (March 21)?

Nope. Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is a rerun.

When Will The Next New Episode of Saturday Night Live Air on NBC?

SNL returns on Saturday, April 4, with host Jack Black and musical guest Jack White.

How To Watch SNL Live:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch SNL live on NBC, the NBC app, or NBC.com.

You can also stream new episodes of Saturday Night Live on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Peacock, or Sling TV (in select markets). YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

Can I Watch SNL Live on Peacock?

Yes! You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. The upcoming Jack Black-hosted episode will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, April 5.

All 51 seasons of the show are available on the streamer.

Is Saturday Night Live On Hulu?

Nope. While you can watch the show live or on demand via Hulu + Live TV, SNL isn’t available for next-day streaming on the platform.