I’ve been streaming an absurd amount of Saturday Night Live content as I prepare for the show’s hotly anticipated 50th-anniversary special.
I watched Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music and SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night Live on Peacock, Jason Reitman’s 2024 movie Saturday Night on Netflix, and I’ve been loving the Saturday Night Network’s deep dives into every SNL season on YouTube. If you’re a fan of the series, I highly recommend subscribing to the Saturday Night Network channel. They do tremendous work.
SNL50: The Anniversary Special will feature a who’s who of Hollywood heavyweights (more on that below) as we celebrate half a century of comedy. The recently announced musical guests include Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, Paul Simon, Lil Wayne, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Roots.
How can you watch all the fun online? Here’s everything you need to know.
What Time Does SNL50: The Anniversary Special Start Tonight?
This must-see event airs live from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. A special red carpet preshow hosted by Willie Geist and Leslie Jones will air on NBC, E!., and Peacock from 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET.
How To Watch SNL50: The Anniversary Special Live On TV:
You can watch Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special live on NBC or NBC.com (with a valid cable login). You can also stream the celebration live with an active subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. All of the services above offer an NBC live stream.
FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV provide free trials for new subscribers.
SNL50: The Anniversary Special Peacock Streaming Info:
SNL50: The Anniversary Special will also stream live on Peacock. Normally available for $79.99/year, Peacock is currently offering a one-year subscription for only $29.99 until February 18. Enter the code WINTERSAVINGS to redeem.
Who’s Attending SNL’s 50th Anniversary Show?
It’s going to be a who’s who of stars, including Adam Driver, Ayo Edibiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Woody Harrelson, and more.
Several former cast members have also been confirmed to be in attendance, including Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and Will Forte.
