“Saturday Night Live” is gearing up for a weekend of 50th anniversary celebrations, but will there be a new episode of the sketch comedy show?
There won’t be a new episode of “SNL” on Saturday, Feb. 15. Instead, NBC will re-air the first ever episode of “SNL,” which initially premiered in 1975.
The inaugural episode featured host George Carlin and musical performances from Billy Preston and Janice Ian.
For those disappointed that there won’t be a new episode tonight, there’s plenty of other new “SNL” content to enjoy. “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” debuted on Peacock on Friday, Feb. 14.
The three-hour musical event featured performances from Arcade Fire, Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Jack White, Lady Gaga, Post Malone and The Roots. Jimmy Fallon hosted live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
All the celebrations have led up to “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which airs on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. EST. Prior to the live broadcast, “SNL50: The Red Carpet” will feature interviews with the star-studded guest list.
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Willie Geist, Leslie Jones and Matt Rogers will host the red carpet coverage, which airs on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. EST. Amelia Dimoldenberg will serve as red carpet correspondent for the livestream that will air across all “SNL” social and digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Here are all the stars who are confirmed for appearances in “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”
‘SNL’ alums and cast members
- Eddie Murphy
- Amy Poehler
- Jimmy Fallon
- Fred Armisen
- Molly Shannon
- Garrett Morris
- Kristen Wiig
- Adam Sandler
- Will Ferrell
- Maya Rudolph
- Jane Curtin
- Pete Davidson
- Tina Fey
- Tracy Morgan
- Chevy Chase
- Kate McKinnon
- Will Forte
- Chris Rock
- Andy Samberg
- Kenan Thompson
- Seth Meyers
- Jason Sudeikis
- Laraine Newman
Hosts and musicians
- Adam Driver
- Ayo Edebiri
- 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
“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” will air on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. EST.
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