Saturday Night Live: What You Need to Know About Season 51’s Schedule and Lineup
For many comedy fans, a Saturday night wouldn’t be complete without tuning into Saturday Night Live. With its 51st season in full swing, viewers are often keen to know when their favourite sketch show is airing and who’s gracing the iconic Studio 8H stage. If you were wondering if SNL was on last night, Saturday, March 28th, the answer is no.
The latest episode of Saturday Night Live aired on March 14th, featuring the immensely popular Harry Styles pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. He treated the audience to renditions of ‘Dance No More’ and ‘Coming Up Roses’ from his latest album, Disco, Occasionally.
When is the Next Episode?
While there was no new episode on March 28th, fans won’t have to wait long. SNL is set to return with a brand-new episode on Saturday, April 4th. This upcoming broadcast promises a star-studded affair, with acclaimed actor Jack Black making his highly anticipated fifth appearance as host. Joining him will be the legendary musician Jack White, who will be performing.
A Look Back at Season 51’s Hosts and Musical Guests
Season 51 of Saturday Night Live has delivered a consistent stream of entertainment, featuring a diverse range of talent. The season kicked off in October with the dynamic duo of Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat as the musical guest.
Following this energetic start, beloved comedian Amy Poehler returned to the hosting stage. The musical performance that night featured the debut of Role Model, who was joined by a surprise cameo from Charli XCX during their performance of ‘Sally, When The Wine Runs Out’.
Sabrina Carpenter then took over, impressively handling both hosting duties and performing. November saw Miles Teller step in as host, accompanied by the musical stylings of Brandi Carlile. Later that month, Nikki Glaser hosted, with Sombr providing the musical entertainment.
The momentum continued with Glen Powell taking the hosting reins, and Olivia Dean serenading the audience with two of her tracks. December 6th featured Melissa McCarthy as host, with Dijon delivering a powerful musical set.
The British invasion arrived with actor Josh O’Connor hosting, and Lily Allen performing songs from her new album, West End Girl. In the final episode before the Christmas break, Wicked: For Good star Ariana Grande hosted, while music icon Cher took to the stage. Notably, this episode also marked cast member Bowen Yang’s final appearance on the show.
Kicking off 2026, Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard made his hosting debut, with A$AP Rocky delivering a memorable performance. This was followed by Teyana Taylor hosting and the band Geese performing.
January 31st saw Alexander Skarsgård host for the first time, featuring rapper Cardi B performing “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime” from her album, Am I the Drama?.
February 28th welcomed Connor Storrie as host for his inaugural SNL appearance, with Mumford & Sons providing the musical backdrop. The following week, Ryan Gosling returned for his fourth time hosting, this time with the virtual band Gorillaz performing.
As mentioned, the most recent episode before the break saw Harry Styles excel in his dual role as host and musical performer.
Beyond the main sketches, SNL has also been generating buzz with its sharp parodies, including a particularly hilarious Tucker Carlson impression that has had fans in stitches. Additionally, there have been highlights of the biggest moments from Harry Styles’ memorable episode.
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