when is snl on

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) airs live on NBC on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) / 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).

Regular airtime

• New episodes and reruns are scheduled in the same late-night slot: Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

• Episodes are typically available for streaming on Peacock the following day, keeping the same “weekend” viewing rhythm.

What about right now?

• SNL follows a seasonal pattern with breaks in summer and around major holidays, so some Saturdays are reruns instead of new episodes.

• In early 2026, the first new episode is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, then continues in its usual Saturday late-night slot.

Quick way to check “Is SNL new tonight?”

• Check NBC’s current SNL page or your local TV guide for your time zone to see if tonight is marked as “new” or a rerun.

• Entertainment news and fan sites often maintain up‑to‑date lists of upcoming hosts, musical guests, and whether an episode is new.

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