‘SNL’ Is New This Weekend: Everything to Know

Amanda Bell May 2, 2024, 1:00 pm

At almost 50 years old, Saturday Night Live continues to be a cherished staple of the small screen. The sketch comedy series has, from the start, been a proving ground for some of the best comedians in the business. The pioneering program remains one of the most anticipated appointment series on television, too, because of its sharp satire, on-the-nose political impressions, hilarious shorts, and an exciting array of guest hosts. For many fans, it’s simply a can’t-miss whenever there’s a new episode. So is SNL new this weekend? Here are the details.

Is SNL new this weekend?

Yes! Saturday Night Live is new this weekend, with Dua Lipa pulling double duty as both host and musical guest for the episode airing May 4.

DOUBLE DUTY DUA!!!!!!!! @nbcsnl pic.twitter.com/wrSh69tJYO

— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) April 14, 2024

Chloe shows @DUALIPA the new impression she's been working on pic.twitter.com/BNIyoDSYv8

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) May 1, 2024

What else is on SNL‘s upcoming schedule?

For the final two episodes of Season 49, NBC announced, Maya Rudolph and Jake Gyllenhaal will host back-to-back episodes, marking each of their third times on the sketch show.

Rudolph will host the May 11 episode, with Vampire Weekend as the musical guest; and Gyllenhaal will host on May 18’s season finale, with Sabrina Carpenter as the musical guest.

How can I watch SNL?

Saturday Night Live airs on Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Episodes are also available to stream Peacock, which boasts a sprawling library of all 49 seasons.

Who else has hosted this season of SNL?

SNL kicked off its 49th season in mid-October, with former full-time cast member Pete Davidson and has since hosted a variety of intriguing talents. Here’s a list of the episodes so far.