Is SNL New Tonight (October 31, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details
The "Saturday Night Live" midseason break is coming to an end, so a new star is getting ready to debut on the Studio 8H stage. Season 52 has had no shortage of stars, with Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, and Shane Gillis hosting the first three shows. Taylor Swift, Ramy Youssef, and several Knicks players also made cameos. As the season continues, the show will feature a star from the movie screen, a star from social media, and a former "SNL" writer hosting the next three episodes. Keep reading to find out more about the next two episodes.
Is there a new episode of SNL tonight?
Yes. After a two-week break, "Saturday Night Live" is back on TV. "SNL" has announced the hosts and musical guests for the next three episodes, so the show will likely air every weekend until mid-November.
Who is hosting SNL tonight?
Inde Navarrette is making her "Saturday Night Live" debut this week as the new host. It's not surprising that Navarrette hasn't hosted before, since she only got her big break early this year when "Obsession," a horror movie she starred in, became a global hit. It entered the top 10 highest-grossing movies of the year, which is an impressive feat for an indie film that cost roughly $1 million to make. Navarrette's performance as Nikki, a woman who is conjured into being obsessed with her coworker, was also widely praised, with fans even wanting her to get an Oscar nomination.
If you like "Obsession," Navarrette is bound to make one or two jokes about the film tonight because it's the Halloween episode. There might even be a sketch parodying the movie. "SNL" Season 52 has already lightly parodied the film when Emmy-snubbed star Ashley Padilla impersonated Natalie Harp in the premiere's cold open, and imitated Nikki's iconic moments from "Obsession."
Who is the musical guest on SNL tonight?
Gracie Abrams returns for her second "Saturday Night Live" musical guest appearance following her 2024 performance. Last time, Abrams performed her viral hits "That's So True" and "I Love You, I'm Sorry." Earlier this year, Abrams released a new album, "Daughter from Hell," so she's likely to perform two singles from that album to promote the tracks before she goes on her "The Look at My Life" tour.
Who is the SNL host and musical guest next week?
"Saturday Night Live" confirmed Druski will be the next host. Druski has starred in a few movies and TV series, but he's known for posting satirical skits on social media parodying dating shows and celebrities like Erika Kirk and Joe Jackson. This makes him a perfect fit for "SNL" and may even bring his social media audience to tune in to the show. The Strokes will be the musical guest that week, taking a break from their current world tour for their latest album "Reality Awaits." The Strokes have performed on "SNL" several times over the last two decades.
What time does SNL start?
"SNL" is airing this week at 11:30 p.m. ET, which is 10:30 p.m. CT or 8:30 p.m. PT. This is before Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday morning, so the timings will not be affected by it.
Where can I watch SNL?
You can watch "SNL" live tonight on NBC and Peacock. Peacock also uploads the full episode to be streamed anytime on Sunday, so you can look out for that if you can't watch the live episode. For fans who do not have a Peacock subscription, you can watch clips from the episode on YouTube. These clips are also uploaded on Sunday after the live episode.