How many seasons does Saturday Night Live have?

Saturday Night Live has 52 seasons and 1018 episodes.

Is Saturday Night Live renewed or canceled?

Saturday Night Live is currently returning. The next episode airs Sep 26, 2026.

Where can I watch Saturday Night Live?

Saturday Night Live is available on NBC. You can stream it on NBC, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo, Peacock, YouTube TV.

When is the next episode of Saturday Night Live?

The next episode of Saturday Night Live (S52 E1) airs on Sep 26, 2026.

Saturday Night Live

Name: Saturday Night Live
Genre: Comedy, News
Released: 1975-10-11
Rating: 6.906
Cast: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson

RETURNING52 Seasons1018 Episodes★ 6.9

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NetworkNBC

First AiredOct 11, 1975

Last AiredMay 16, 2026

GenreComedy, News

Created ByDick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

NEXT EPISODE

S52 E1September 26 - Jalen BrunsonSep 26, 202613d

WHERE TO WATCH

NBC

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Cast

Michael Che

Self - Various Characters

Mikey Day

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Andrew Dismukes

Self - Various Characters

Marcello Hernández

Self - Various Characters

James Austin Johnson

Self - Various Characters

Colin Jost

Self - Various Characters

Ashley Padilla

Self - Various Characters

Sarah Sherman

Self - Various Characters

Kenan Thompson

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Jane Wickline

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Tommy Brennan

Self - Various Characters

Jeremy Culhane

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Seasons & Episodes52 seasons · 1018 episodes

E1September 26 - Jalen BrunsonUPCOMING

Sep 26, 2026

Jalen Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live on September 26, 2026, with musical guest KATSEYE.

E2October 3 - Dakota JohnsonUPCOMING

Oct 3, 2026

Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, with musical guest Turnstile.

E3October 10 - Shane GillisUPCOMING

Oct 10, 2026

Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2026, with musical guest Rosalía.

E4October 31 - Inde NavarretteUPCOMING

Oct 31, 2026

Inde Navarrette hosts Saturday Night Live on October 31, 2026, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.

E5November 7UPCOMING

Nov 7, 2026

E6November 14UPCOMING

Nov 14, 2026

E7December 5UPCOMING

Dec 5, 2026

E8December 12UPCOMING

Dec 12, 2026

E9December 19UPCOMING

Dec 19, 2026

About Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is a comedy, news series on NBC. The show first aired on Oct 11, 1975 and currently has 52 seasons and 1018 episodes. Saturday Night Live has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Sep 26, 2026. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 524 votes. The cast includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson. Created by Dick Ebersol and Lorne Michaels.