Bowen Yang
The lights are again on in Studio 8H.
When Saturday Night Live returned for season 48 of the Emmy-winning NBC sketch present, some issues appeared a little bit completely different. On the finish of the earlier season, SNL mentioned goodbye to longtime forged members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Kyle Mooney, and over the summer time the present introduced that Melissa Villaseñor, Alex Moffat, Aristotle Athari, and Chris Redd additionally wouldn’t return. Later, Cecily Strong also announced her exit after the Christmas present. To fill some gaps, season 48 welcomed four new featured players: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker.
Megan Thee Stallion, Brendan Gleeson, and Miles Teller
‘SNL’ season 48 hosts Megan Thee Stallion, Brendan Gleeson, and Miles Teller
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Learn on to see who’s internet hosting every new episode and who they’re going to be introducing as musical visitor.
Season 48 premiere: Miles Teller and Kendrick Lamar
High Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller hosted SNL for the primary time on the season 48 premiere on Oct. 1. Musical visitor Kendrick Lamar made his third look on the present. Watch Teller’s monologue under, and skim our recap of the full premiere episode, which included particular friends Jon Hamm and Shaun White.
Oct. 8, 2022: Brendan Gleeson and Willow
Mr. Mercedes star Brendan Gleeson hosted for the primary time on Oct. 8 and was joined by a shock visitor: his The Banshees of Inisherin costar Colin Farrell. The evening’s musical visitor was Willow — the daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith who not too long ago dropped her surname — who additionally popped up last season to carry out “Psychofreak” with Camila Cabello. Watch Farrell be a part of Gleeso within the monologue under, and skim our full episode 2 recap.
Oct. 15, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion hosted for the primary time on Oct. 15 and joined the likes of Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Harry Kinds, and others who’ve pulled double responsibility as each host and musical guest on the identical episode. It marked the Grammy winner’s second time as musical visitor. Watch her monologue under, and skim our episode 3 recap.
Oct. 29, 2022: Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow adopted in Megan Thee Stallion & Co.’s footsteps and pulled double responsibility as host and musical visitor on the Oct. 29 episode. It marked the rapper’s second time as musical visitor. Watch his monologue under, and skim our episode 4 recap.
Nov. 5, 2022: Amy Schumer and Steve Lacy
After an extended string of first-timers, SNL introduced again its first returning host of the season. Amy Schumer headlined the Nov. 5 episode, joined by musical visitor Steve Lacy. The comic hosted twice earlier than, in 2015 and 2018, and he or she not too long ago revived her personal sketch present, Inside Amy Schumer, after a six-year hiatus. Watch her monologue under, and skim our episode recap.
Nov. 12, 2022: Dave Chappelle and Black Star
Dave Chappelle hosted for a 3rd time on the Nov. 12 episode, whereas hip-hop duo Black Star served as musical visitor. The comic beforehand hosted in November of 2016 and 2020. Watch his monologue under, and skim our episode recap 6 recap right here.
Dec. 3, 2022: Keke Palmer and SZA
Keke Palmer made her internet hosting debut on the Dec. 3 episode, alongside musical visitor SZA. The present was filled with surprises, together with the Nope star announcing her pregnancy throughout the monologue and Kenan Thompson reuniting together with his childhood comedy companion Kel Mitchell for a pleasant Kenan & Kel reboot sketch. Watch Palmer’s monologue under, and read our episode 7 recap.
Dec. 10, 2022: Steve Martin, Martin Brief, and Brandi Carlile
Two very acquainted faces returned to Studio 8H when Steve Martin and Martin Short cohosted the Dec. 10 show, joined by musical visitor Brandi Carlile. Each have an extended historical past with SNL: Brief is a former forged member who’s hosted 3 times, and Martin has hosted a whopping 15 occasions. (Does that imply he has three 5-Timers jackets?). The longtime pals and collaborators had been briefly joined by their Solely Murders within the Constructing costar Selena Gomez, who popped into their monologue and once more for the ultimate sketch, returning the favor after Martin made a cameo when she hosted last season. Watch the pair’s monologue under, and read our episode 8 recap.
Dec. 17, 2022: Austin Butler and Lizzo
Elvis has entered the constructing: Austin Butler was tapped to host the ultimate present of 2022, headlining the Dec. 17 episode. Though the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had been initially named as musical visitor for the episode, NBC later introduced Lizzo would take over as a consequence of an illness in the band. Lizzo beforehand served as each host and musical visitor for last season’s Easter show. The Christmas present was additionally the final episode for longtime cast member Cecily Strong, who introduced her departure. Watch the actor’s monologue under, and read our episode 9 recap.
Jan. 21, 2023: Aubrey Plaza and Sam Smith
SNL ushered within the new yr with much more first-time hosts. Aubrey Plaza was up first, internet hosting the primary present of 2023 on Jan. 21, with particular appearances by her Parks and Recreation pal Amy Poehler, in addition to cameos from Allison Williams, Tony Hawk, and the Property Brothers. Sam Smith served as musical visitor for the third time, and introduced two particular friends of their very own: Kim Petras and Sharon Stone. Watch Plaza take viewers on a tour backstage in her monologue under, and read our episode 10 recap.
Jan. 28, 2023: Michael B. Jordan and Lil Child
Michael B. Jordan hosted for the primary time on Jan. 28. The Creed III star was joined by fellow first-timer Lil Child as musical visitor. Watch Jordan focus on returning to the identical location he filmed one among his first performing jobs on All My Youngsters in his monologue under, and read our episode 11 recap.
Feb. 4, 2023: Pedro Pascal and Coldplay
The Final of Us and The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal kicked off February with a captivating SNL debut alongside musical visitor Coldplay making their seventh look. The actor was additionally joined by longtime pal Sarah Paulson in a sketch concerning the pair being mommy and daddy. Watch Pascal’s monologue — that includes a Child Yoda shoutout — under, and read our episode 12 recap.
Feb. 25, 2023: Woody Harrelson and Jack White
Welcome to the Five-Timers Club, Woody Harrelson! The Zombieland star, who most not too long ago popped up on SNL a handful of occasions again in 2019 to play then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, made his fifth look as host on Feb. 25. He was joined by musical visitor Jack White, who additionally made his fifth look on the present, together with each solo performances and as a member of the White Stripes. To mark the event, each Harrelson and White had been introduced with their Fiver-Timer jackets on the finish of the present with a little bit assist from fellow membership member Scarlett Johansson. Watch Harrelson’s monologue under, and read our episode 13 recap.
March 4, 2023: Travis Kelce and Kelsea Ballerini
Travis Kelce went from the massive recreation to the Studio 8H stage. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish — who simply gained Tremendous Bowl LVII, beating his personal brother, Jason Kelce, and the Philadelphia Eagles — hosted the March 4 episode joined by first-time musical visitor Kelsea Ballerini. Watch Kelce’s monologue that includes a cameo from his brother under, and read our episode 14 recap.
March 11, 2023: Jenna Ortega and the 1975
She danced, danced, danced along with her fingers, fingers, fingers above her head, head, head. After which she waltzed onto the SNL stage. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega made her internet hosting debut March 11 — the identical weekend her new film, Scream VI, hit theaters — joined by second-time musical visitor the 1975. Watch Ortega’s monologue, which included a particular look from Wednesday costar and SNL alum Fred Armisen, under, and read our episode 15 recap.
April 1, 2023: Quinta Brunson and Lil Yachty
Class was in session at Studio 8H as Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson hosted SNL for the primary time on April 1. The Emmy winner was joined by musical visitor Lil Yachty for the April Idiot’s Day episode. Watch Brunson make a dig at Mates and share a video Barack Obama made for her mother in her monologue under, and read our episode 16 recap.
April 8, 2023: Molly Shannon and Jonas Brothers
Famous person SNL alum Molly Shannon (1995-2001) returned to host on April 8 after lasting MC’ing in 2007. The Different Two and I Love That for You star was joined by the Jonas Brothers as musical visitor. The JoBros additionally joined Shannon in a sketch as she revived her beloved Sally O’Malley (“I am 50!”) character. Watch Shannon additionally reference her signature Famous person pose in her monologue under (that includes cameos from Lorne Michaels and Martin Short), and read our episode 17 recap.
April 15, 2023: Ana de Armas and Karol G
Oscar-nominated Blonde star Ana de Armas will host for the primary time on April 15. The Ghosted star shall be joined by fellow first-timer Karol G as musical visitor.
Might 6, 2023: Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson is returning to host SNL on Might 6, practically a yr since he left the cast after the season 47 finale on Might 21, 2022. The comic, who joined SNL as one of many youngest forged members ever at age 20 in 2014, shall be making his internet hosting debut to assist promote his upcoming Peacock sequence Bupkis, produced by SNL head Lorne Michaels. The episode’s musical visitor has not but been introduced.
Pete Davidson on ‘Saturday Evening Stay’
Pete Davidson on ‘Saturday Evening Stay’
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Verify again for updates on every week’s host and musical visitor. Saturday Evening Stay airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.
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