Is 'SNL' New Tonight? Here's What to Know About the Seventeenth Episode of Season 51
Colman Domingo is serving as host and Anitta is performing as musical guest
people.comHere’s the latest on SNL episodes as of now.
- SNL is currently in its 51st season and has been taking occasional short breaks between new episodes, with return dates announced by NBC for several stretches in early 2026.[2][3]
- Recent updates indicate new episodes return on specific Saturdays after breaks, with hosts and musical guests announced for upcoming weeks (for example, Season 51 episodes resuming on late February and continuing through spring 2026).[3][7][2]
- If you’re looking for the very next air date, check NBC’s SNL schedule or Peacock’s show page, as they publish the official return dates and guest lineups for each upcoming episode.[9][2]
Example: For the most accurate upcoming episode details (host, musical guest, air date), use NBC’s SNL page or Peacock’s show listings, since schedules can shift due to production needs or network decisions.[2][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the current week’s NBC/Peacock listings and summarize the next 3 episodes with hosts and guests.[9][2]