When does ‘SNL’ celebrate its 50th anniversary? Date, time, viewing options, and special guests
Get ready for ‘SNL 50: The Anniversary Special’ because it’s happening live from New York and will air next weekend.
But it’s not on Saturday night.
This exciting three-hour live comedy special is scheduled to air on February 16, just a day after NBC will re-broadcast the very first episode of the late-night show that premiered in 1975.
The celebration promises a star-studded lineup with appearances by Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, and Woody Harrelson.
More names will be added later on.
How to catch ‘SNL 50: The Anniversary Special’ on Sunday, Feb. 16
The “SNL” broadcast will be live from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on February 16 and will be available on NBC and Peacock.
Who are the cast members for Season 50 of ‘SNL’?
James Austin Johnson returns to portray President Donald Trump. Bowen Yang will take on the character of Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Former cast member Maya Rudolph will reprise her role as Vice President Kamala Harris in the run-up to the November election.
The returning cast for Season 50 includes:
- Michael Che
- Mikey Day
- Andrew Dismukes
- Chloe Fineman
- Heidi Gardner
- Marcello Hernández
- James Austin Johnson
- Colin Jost
- Michael Longfellow
- Ego Nwodim
- Ashley Padilla
- Sarah Sherman
- Kenan Thompson
- Devon Walker
- Emil Wakim
- Jane Wickline
- Bowen Yang
This season also welcomes new cast members, including:
- Ashley Padilla
- Emil Wakim
- Jane Wicklin
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