Two-time Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy hosted the Dec. 6 episode.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Dijon debuted on Saturday Night Live with performances of tracks from his latest album, Baby. Dijon opened with “Higher!,” which came out in August to positive reviews.

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Dec. 6, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

The special airs at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable or dealing with the FuboTV dispute can watch the special for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Peacock are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Yes! You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. The Melissa McCarthy episode will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, December 7. You bet. You can add Peacock to your Prime Video account for an additional $16.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus). Amazon offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

Glaser was tapped to host the Saturday, Nov. 8, show. Up-and-coming singer Sombr will join the comedian as the show's musical guest. Here's what to know about the Saturday, Nov. 8 episode of SNL, including what time it airs and where to watch and stream the show.

Adam Sandler reflected that it was so heartbreaking for him to leave "SNL" in 1995 that he had to briefly stop watching the show.

There you have it! There's no new SNL on Saturday. Sorry! It'll be Dec. 6, with Melissa McCarthy hosting and Dijon as musical guest. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

"Saturday Night Live” kicked off with a cold open starring Colin Jost as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivering a combative press conference.

Adam Sandler says his 1995 exit from Saturday Night Live hurt so much that he couldn’t watch the show for a year, calling the separation heartbreaking while reflecting on the series’ lasting impact

Melissa McCarthy debuted a visibly slimmer physique while hosting "Saturday Night Live," with many fans complimenting her appearance on social media.