Is 'Saturday Night Live' new tonight? Here's when 'SNL' returns with new episodes in 2026
Here's when the first episode of the new year airs on NBC and Peacock.
decider.comSNL was not airing a new episode on April 18, 2026. The show took a brief break before its final three Season 51 episodes, with new installments resuming later in May 2026. Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, and Will Ferrell were lined up for the remaining episodes in that run.[1][2][4]
Key details you might find useful:
- NBC and Peacock typically stream new SNL episodes live at 11:30 p.m. EST and replay the next day on Peacock.[3]
- The stretch after April 18 included a high-profile May lineup culminating in a finale around mid-May, with planned hosts and musical guests announced beforehand.[2][1]
If you want, I can pull the latest official NBC/Peacock schedule or confirm the exact air dates for the remaining Season 51 episodes and their hosts/guests.