Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ new on Feb. 8? Here’s what to know about the show
Natalie Neysa Alund
So far this year, “Saturday Night Live”− nearly half-way through its 50th season on NBC − has only aired two new episodes.
The Jan. 18 episode of the late-night, award-winning comedy show was hosted by long-time comedian Dave Chappelle with musical guest and Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla making her’ SNL’ debut. One week later, on Jan. 25, Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalametpulled double duty as host and musical guest.
The “Saturday Night Live” origin story also aired on NBC last month.
But who is the host and musical guest for this weekend’s Feb. 8th episode?
Here’s what to know about the upcoming show, including what time it airs and where to watch.
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Is ‘SNL’ new this weekend?
No. ‘SNL is not new this weekend.
NBC will re-air the Season 45 Episode 13 show with host Ru Paul and musical guest Justin Bieber.
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How to watch ‘SNL’ on Feb. 8?
The Feb. 8 “SNL” rerun will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST.
Viewers can also stream it on Peacock.
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Who is in the Season 50 ‘SNL’ cast?
James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump. Bowen Yang has played the role of Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Former cast member Maya Rudolph played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November presidential election.
Season 50 returning cast members include:
- Michael Che
- Mikey Day
- Andrew Dismukes
- Chloe Fineman
- Heidi Gardner
- Marcello Hernández
- James Austin Johnson
- Colin Jost
- Michael Longfellow
- Ego Nwodim
- Ashley Padilla
- Sarah Sherman
- Kenan Thompson
- Devon Walker
- Emil Wakim
- Jane Wickline
- Bowen Yang
New cast members this season are:
- Ashley Padilla
- Emil Wakim
- Jane Wicklin
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Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
