You can watch Saturday Night Live live or on-demand through NBC and several major streaming platforms.

Main ways to watch SNL

  • NBC broadcast (traditional TV)
    • Airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. (live coast-to-coast in the U.S.).
* Watch free over-the-air with an antenna if NBC is available where you live.
  • Peacock
    • Streams Saturday Night Live ; full episodes are available on the service.
* A paid tier is required to watch NBC live and get new episodes as they drop.
  • Live TV streaming services (no cable required)
    • Services that carry NBC in most markets include:
      • YouTube TV.
  * Fubo.

  * DirecTV Stream.

  * Hulu + Live TV and similar cable-replacement bundles also typically offer NBC for live SNL.

* These let you stream SNL live on NBC and usually have cloud DVR so you can watch later.
  • On-demand episode libraries
    • Many past episodes and seasons are available on Peacock and other digital stores such as Apple TV and Amazon Video as paid purchases.
* NBC and USA Network sites host a rotating selection of clips and highlights if you just want sketches, cold opens, and “Weekend Update” segments.
  • Completely free options
    • Use an HD antenna to get your local NBC station and watch SNL live at broadcast time.
* NBC and social platforms post select sketches and highlights for free after episodes.

Quick example paths

  • If you want live SNL tonight without cable : sign up for a trial of YouTube TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream, then tune to NBC at 11:30 p.m.
  • If you prefer on-demand, next-day viewing : get a Peacock subscription and watch full episodes there after they air.

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