After more than 40 years of sketch comedy and musical performances, the long-awaited 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” will soon be broadcast live from New York.
This breakthrough season was marked by several departures, as well as the additions of Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wikuri. Fans can expect to see some familiar faces like Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang.
Jean Smart, who won her third Emmy for playing comedian Deborah Vance on HBO’s “The Hux,” will begin Season 50 as host.
Season 50’s hosts include returning comedians like John Mulaney and Nate Bargatze, as well as big stars like Michael Keaton and Ariana Grande. This season’s performers include Chapel Lawn, Coldplay, Stevie Nicks and Billie Eilish.
Here’s what you need to know when the late-night comedy staple returns Saturday night, including whether you can expect Maya Rudolph to return with her fan-favorite Kamala Harris impression. I will.
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When is ‘SNL’ season 50 premiering?
“Saturday Night Live” Season 50 will premiere on Saturday, September 28th at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET.
Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Jean Smart, who stars in the American comedy-drama television series “Hacks,” will host the first show of the season.
The show’s musical guest will include Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll.
The next four dates, hosts and musical guests are:
October 5th
Host: Nate Bargatze
Music guest: Coldplay
October 12th
Host: Ariana Grande
Musical guest: Stevie Nicks
October 19th
Host: Michael Keaton
Musical guest: Billie Eilish
November 2nd
Host: John Mulaney
Musical Guest: Chapel Lawn
Where to watch โSNLโ
You can watch episodes of “SNL” live on NBC at 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET.
Viewers can also stream on Peacock.
In a critical election year, “SNL” should be great. It’s right in the middle.
Who is the Season 50 โSNLโ cast?
Former cast member Maya Rudolph will play Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election, while James Austin Johnson will reprise his role as former President Donald Trump.
The returning cast members for season 50 are:
Michael Chemikey DayAndrew DismukesChloe FinemanHeidi GardnerMarcello HernandezJames Austin JohnsonColin JostMichael LongfellowEgo NwodimAshley PadillaSarah ShermanKeenan ThompsonDevon WalkerEmile WakimJaneใปWickline Bowen Yang
The new cast announced is as follows.
Ashley Padilla Emile Wakim Jane Wicklin
Meanwhile, Punky Johnson, Molly Carney and Chloe Troast will not be returning this fall.
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