Obviously, these are some of the reasons for anxiety from the hosts, but Back in Action star Glenn Close recently told People about the great advice she got from Robin Williams before hosting the first time in 1989, and said:

Season 50 of “ Saturday Night Live ” premiered on September 28, 2024, with several returning cast members (and 3 unexpected departures), and SNL is set to conclude on May 17, 2025. So, who will be hosting the momentous season’s remaining episodes?

The new episode will air at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Yes, there is a new episode of "Saturday Night Live" airing Jan. 18. Hosted by Dave Chappelle, the episode will be the first of 2025. The episode will mark Chappelle's fourth time hosting the sketch comedy show.

We're mere weeks away from Saturday Night Live's three-hour live celebration of the show's half-century on the air, SNL50: The Anniversary Special. If it's anything like 2015's SNL40 special, you can expect a show overflowing with celebrity cameos and hilarious homages to iconic sketches and characters.

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) Season 50, Episode 12 will air on Saturday, January 25 (1/25/2025) at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The episode can be streamed on FuboTV (free trial), Sling (half off first month), and other live-streaming services listed below.

Here are the best moments from the Jan. 25 episode of "Saturday Night Live," featuring host Timothee Chalamet performing Bob Dylan songs.

After that, the show will take another break before returning in mid-February, when it will have a new episode that will be followed a Sunday night live broadcast of “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Feb. 16.

Elon Musk's inauguration salute earns backlash from 'SNL' star . How to watch 'SNL' on Jan. 25? The Jan. 25 "SNL" episode will be available to watch live