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Is “SNL” New Tonight? Here's What to Know About the Eighteenth Episode of Season 51

Olivia Rodrigo is serving as both host and musical guest

Nicholas Rice
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Olivia Rodrigo in November 2025.Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
Olivia Rodrigo in November 2025.
Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • Saturday Night Live  is new on May 2

  • Olivia Rodrigo is serving as both host and musical guest

  • SNL  airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC

Saturday Night Live  is new tonight!

After the late-night comedy sketch series saw Colman Domingo serve as host and Anitta perform as musical guest on April 11, SNL  is back for another episode on Saturday, May 2.

SNL  went through a cast shakeup following its  milestone 50th season Devon Walker Emil Wakim Michael Longfellow Heidi Gardner  and  Ego Nwodim  all announced their exits, and the television series  added some fresh faces to the mix  for season 51, with Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska all joining as featured players, alongside returnees Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline.

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That group joined returning cast members  Michael Che Mikey Day , Andrew Dismukes,  Chloe Fineman Marcello Hernández James Austin Johnson Colin Jost Sarah Sherman Kenan Thompson . Bowen Yang also rejoined, but he later exited SNL during the Dec. 13 episode.

Here, find everything you need to know about episode eighteen of  SNL 's season 51.

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'SNL's Studio 8H.Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
'SNL's Studio 8H.
Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Is there a new episode of  SNL  tonight?

Yes,  SNL  is new on Saturday, May 2.

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It is the eighteenth episode of season 51.

Who is host and who is musical guest?

Olivia Rodrigo is pulling double duty, serving as both the host and musical guest.

The singer, 23— who makes her hosting debut — previously appeared as a musical guest in May 2021 and December 2023.

What time does  SNL  air?

SNL  airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST.

Where can I watch  SNL ?

New episodes of  SNL  air live on  NBC  and  Peacock  on Saturdays, and they are later available to stream.

Who will host and perform on SNL  next?

SNL is getting ready to end its 51st season with a bang.

On Saturday, May 9, Matt Damon will serve as host with Noah Kahan appearing as musical guest. A week later, Will Ferrell will host and Paul McCartney will perform musical guest duties.

Saturday Night Live  airs weekends on NBC.

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