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We won't spoil where it goes, but let's just say that it embraces its "inner Tarantino" (and yes, that's Lucy Liu in a role we have a feeling will look very familiar to you). Image: SNL Screencap – with host Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical guest Hozier  – hits the final credits,[...]

But with this being SNL's milestone 50th season, there is even more reason for there to be pressure because 2025 is already filled with a lineup of docuseries, documentaries, tribute shows, and more to honor what SNL has achieved over a half-century. How did official "Five-Timer" Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical[...]

After tonight's edition of NBC's Saturday Night Live – with host Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical guest Hozier  – hits the final credits, we won't be seeing a new SNL again until 2025 That means it was time for "Weekend Update" anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che to unleash their annual[...]

We don't want to give too much away, but some of the highlights? Image: SNL Screencap At one point, they all take turns confessing something, with Rudd admitting Ant-Man has pretty weak powers, Fey taking responsibility for the drones in New Jersey, Hanks admitting he never had COVID (with Johansson admitting she does have it), and Baldwin[...]

With host Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical guest Hozier set to help NBC's Saturday Night Live wrap up the year this weekend – ahead of what's shaping up to be a big year in terms of SNL's 50th season – we're getting our final Studios 8H stage promos for 2024[...]

Along with the second half of the milestone season, the SNL team will also be doing a lot of celebrating when it comes to having been on the air for 50 seasons That includes a big primetime event on February 16th and the four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night hitting Peacock on January 16th –[...]

After getting a chance to check out Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) – who is hosting this weekend and being joined by musical guest Hozier – alongside Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Ashley Padilla for the midweek sketch (waiting for you above), NBC's Saturday Night Live is checking in with Short and[...]

With this being the final week for NBC's Saturday Night Live before it heads into its midseason winter's nap, we've got a double dose of SNL goodness coming our way This weekend, host Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical guest Hozier will be sending us off into the holidays – but[...]

To wrap up the year, SNL & SCTV icon Martin Short (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and musical guest Hozier will be gracing the stages of Studios 8H That brings us to the midweek sketch, with Short joined by SNL's Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Ashley Padilla for a truly festive moment – or maybe[...]

Thankfully, much of that was counterbalanced by an SNL cast that stepped up in some very big ways, a writing team's lineup of filmed and live sketches that offered something for every comedic taste, and an opening monologue from Rock that was part comedy, part reality check, part wake-up call With that in mind, here's[...]

From Jake Paul/Mike Tyson and Luigi Mangione – the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson – to Donald Trump and President Joseph Biden pardoning Hunter Biden, Rock clearly had a whole lot to get off of his chest – and here's a look at just some of the highlights: SNL (Image: SNL Screencap) Rock[...]

With only two episodes remaining before NBC's Saturday Night Live takes a well-deserved midseason winter break (ahead of what's looking to be a very busy 50th anniversary-themed 2025), SNL alum and host Chris Rock and musical guest Gracie Abrams will be taking the stages of Studio 8H later tonight With that in mind, this week's SNL 50[...]

With that in mind, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit how the late-night relationship between SNL and the WWE first began – because as much as being on Saturday night on a major network was a boost exposure-wise for Vince McMahon's WWE (then, WWF), it could also be argued that Saturday[...]

After getting our midweek sketch and a look at how the read-thru was going for this weekend's episode, host Chris Rock and musical guest Gracie Abrams are hitting the main stage area of Studio 8H for this week's on-set promos – joined by SNL star Heidi Gardner In the first, Gardner isn't kidding when she tells Rock[...]

With it being the Thursday before a new show, we're usually expecting NBC's Saturday Night Live to drop on-stage promos with the host, the musical guest, and at least one SNL cast member – like what we're sure we're going to get later with SNL alum and host Chris Rock and musical guest Gracie Abrams[...]

If you've been following our coverage of NBC's Saturday Night Live, then you know that we've become huge fans of stand-up comedian, actor, and inevitable SNL Host "Five-Timer" Nate Bargatze So when the word came down back in October that he had inked a deal with Netflix for two comedy specials, we were excited to[...]

With Chris Rock and Gracie Abrams set for this weekend's edition of NBC's Saturday Night Live, Rock and SNL featured player Jane Wickline offered us a midweek sketch earlier today (which you can check out above) that dropped some interesting "facts" about the long-running late-night sketch comedy series and music series But it's Wednesday night,[...]

But with a new show this week, it's time to turn our attention back to the hear-and-now, with Rock and SNL featured player Jane Wickline (we're big fans) taking part in this week's midweek sketch We don't want to give too much away (David Spade was bit by what – and where was he bit?!?),[...]

Featuring more than 60 contributors, including alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, the four-episode SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night reveals new insights into the show's history, pulling back the curtain on everything from the writers' room to the famed audition process With all four episodes set to hit Peacock on January 16th, here's a look at[...]

Former SNL head writer and cast member Tina Fey admitted basing Alec Baldwin's Jack Donaghy, the network executive who operates as her character Liz Lemon's boss on 30 Rock, is based on Michaels The Michaels-created Kids in the Hall's cast member Mark McKinney, who would also have a stint on SNL, based his character of[...]

What we got was a show with sketches that hit (no misses, maybe a stumble), with big laughs and big performances (and an especially good week for SNL featured players). Image: SNL Screencaps What Worked, What Didn't & More: As we wrote up shortly after it aired, "Church Chat 2024 Cold Open" was a surprising start that[...]

NBC's Saturday Night Live returned tonight with host Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) and musical guest Shaboozey, and it wasted little time reminding everyone that this is the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series' milestone 50th season by blending a beloved character from SNL's past with some very modern satirical targets. Dana Carvey returned as The Church Lady with[...]

On December 21st, host Martin Short and musical guest Hozier will be front and center for the final SNL of the year With that in mind, this week's SNL Pregame is looking at two SNL-related news items that hit this week… Images: SNL; New Heights Podcast Bill Murray Wants to Host During SNL 50, Defends Current SNL: During[...]

With only days to go until host Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) and musical guest Shaboozey take the stages of NBC's Saturday Night Live for this weekend's return show, we've got SNL star Chloe Fineman joining the two for this week's on-stage promos First up, let's just say that it's pretty clear that Fineman is just hearing[...]

With it being Wednesday night, we have a chance to check out this weekend's host and the SNL team during read-thru – and you can check that out below: Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap Image: SNL Instagram Stories Screencap After this weekend, Chris[...]

The calendar year wraps up for SNL on December 21st with host Martin Short and musical guest Hozier But for now, the spotlight shines on Mescal and his midweek sketch In the promo above, Devon Walker, Heidi Gardner, and (especially) Mikey Day realize that this week's host may be a bit more of a "method[...]

21st bringing host Martin Short and musical guest Hozier. Image: NBCUniversal SNL EP Lorne Michaels Discusses Season 50 Plans Back in May, the word went out regarding early plans to celebrate the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live The network confirmed that there will be a "celebratory weekend" that wraps up in February 2025 with a live,[...]

Last week was one of those rare Saturday nights during an active season of NBC's Saturday Night Live when a repeat episode of SNL didn't air – so we took a break, too But with Nate Bargatze's recent hosting gig getting an encore showing tonight (and SNL 50 resuming next Saturday with host Paul Mescal[...]

That's when we can expect a three-hour primetime live special on NBC and Peacock honoring the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series – and thanks to the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, we have the first promo for the milestone event. Image: SNL Screencap SNL EP Lorne Michaels Discusses Season 50 Plans Back in May, the word[...]

Just because NBC's Saturday Night Live is taking a holiday break (with Season 50 resuming on December 7th with host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey) doesn't mean that we're going to be without some SNL goodness at our Thanksgiving tables On Wednesday night, the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series is looking back at[...]