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Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Here’s When ‘Saturday Night Live’ Returns With New Episodes

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Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Here’s When ‘Saturday Night Live’ Returns With New Episodes. (2026, September 19). New York Post. https://decider.com/2026/09/19/snl-new-tonight-saturday-night-live-return-date-new-episode-snl-brunson/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-19 · by mliss1578

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Saturday Night Live returns with new episodes on September 26, hosted by Jalen Brunson with Katseye as the musical guest. Previous weeks featured repeat shows, but the lineup for Season 52 includes subsequent hosts Dakota Johnson (October 3), Shane Gillis (October 10), and Inde Navarrette (October 31). Viewers can watch live on NBC or stream episodes through Peacock starting September 27.
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Saturday Night Live returns with new episodes for Season 52 on September 26, hosted by NBA player Jalen Brunson and featuring musical guest Katye. The season premiere will air at its usual time of Saturday night, following the last episode of SNL UK, which debuted on Sunday, September 19, with host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT. For those who missed it, the first four episodes of Season 52 are scheduled as follows: Dakota Johnson hosts alongside band Turnstile on October 3, followed by comedian Shane Gillis and singer Rosalía on October 10, then actress Inde Navarrette with musician Gracie Abrams on Halloween. Viewers can access these episodes via NBC's website/app or streaming services like Peacock, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV if they have a valid cable login.

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Hulu + Live TV NBC Peacock SNL fuboTV

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Saturday Night Live Release Schedule: - Episode 2 (October 3): Dakota Johnson/Turnstile - Episode 3 (October 10): Shane Gillis/Rosalía - Episode 4 (October 31): Inde Navarrette/Gracie Abrams How To Watch Saturday Night Live Online: If you have a valid cable login, you can watch Saturday Night Live on NBC or the NBC website/app.
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🔮 The first episode of Season 2 features host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT, with Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg set to host the next two installments.

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If you find yourself missing Saturday Night Live, you’ll be happy to know that the season premiere of SNL UK is now streaming on Peacock! asserted
premiere → find → Peacock
The first episode of Season 2 features host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT, with Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg set to host the next two installments. asserted
Demetriou → feature → installments
New episodes of Saturday Night Live UK debut Sundays at 1:01 p.m. ET on Peacock. asserted
episodes → debut → Peacock
In original SNL news, the classic late-night institution added two new featured players to the cast — Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter — while Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have been promoted to repertory players. asserted
Padilla → add → players
When exactly does Saturday Night Live return with new episodes? asserted
Live → return → episodes
Here’s everything you need to know. asserted
you → ’ → ?
When Does Saturday Night Live Return With New Episodes? asserted
Live → return → Episodes
Jalen Brunson hosts the Season 52 premiere of SNL on Saturday, September 26. asserted
Brunson → host → Saturday
Saturday Night Live Release Schedule: - Episode 2 (October 3): Dakota Johnson/Turnstile - Episode 3 (October 10): Shane Gillis/Rosalía - Episode 4 (October 31): Inde Navarrette/Gracie Abrams How To Watch Saturday Night Live Online: If you have a valid cable login, you can watch Saturday Night Live on NBC or the NBC website/app. asserted
you → watch → NBC
You can also watch NBC live with an active subscription to DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. asserted
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YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers. asserted
TV → offer → subscribers
Can I Watch Saturday Night Live on Peacock? asserted
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You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. asserted
You → stream → Peacock
The upcoming Jalen Brunson-hosted episode will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, September 27. asserted
episode → host → Sunday
The season premiere of Saturday Night Live airs September 26 on NBC and Peacock. asserted
premiere → air → NBC
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