Hey comedy fans are you ready for your weekly dose of laughter from Studio 8H? Wondering if there's a brand new episode of Saturday Night Live hitting NBC tonight March 15 2025 ? Let's get right to it and fill you in on the SNL situation for this week.
Hold Up No New SNL Episode Tonight But Catch a Re-Air of a Fan Favorite Episode Instead!
Alright so here's the deal for tonight Saturday March 15th there will not be a brand new episode of Saturday Night Live. We know bummer right? But don't worry you can still get your SNL fix! NBC is airing a re-run of a seriously awesome episode instead.
Tonight you can catch the Season 49 episode hosted by the one and only Emma Stone with musical guest Noah Kahan. This episode originally aired back on December 2 2023 and it is a total gem. If you missed it the first time or just want to watch it again now is your chance.
Emma Stone's Five-Timers Club Induction and More Reasons to Rewatch This SNL Episode
Why is the Emma Stone episode worth watching again? Well for starters it marked Emma's FIFTH time hosting SNL. That is a big deal! She officially joined the super exclusive Five-Timers Club during this episode. Talk about an honor.
During her monologue Emma even got inducted into the club in style. Get this comedy legends and fellow Five-Timers Tina Fey and Candice Bergen made special appearances to present Emma with her very own Five-Timers Club velvet jacket. That moment alone is TV gold.
Fun fact alert Emma actually met her husband Dave McCary on the set of SNL. He was a director and writer there. Talk about a meet-cute! He even came back to direct the "Papyrus 2" sketch in a later episode. It's all connected in the SNL universe.
Musical Performance Spotlight Noah Kahan's SNL Debut is a Must-See
And let's not forget the music! This episode also featured the SNL debut of singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. He performed two amazing songs "Dial Drunk" and "Stick Season" the title track from his hit album. If you are a Noah Kahan fan or just appreciate great musical performances you will definitely want to tune in for his SNL debut.
Catch Up on Recent SNL Season 50 Highlights While You Wait for New Episodes to Return
While we are waiting for brand new SNL episodes to come back let's take a quick look back at some of the hosts and musical guests who have graced the Studio 8H stage recently in Season 50. It's been quite a lineup!
- Lady Gaga: The iconic pop star pulled double duty as both host and musical guest on March 8th just last week! This was her second time doing both showing off her comedy chops and musical talent.
- Shane Gillis: Comedian Shane Gillis hosted on March 1st marking his second time hosting in just over a year.
- Timothée Chalamet: Before that heartthrob actor Timothée Chalamet also did double duty hosting and performing as musical guest on January 25th for the first time.
- Dave Chappelle: Comedy legend Dave Chappelle hosted on January 18th with GloRilla as musical guest kicking off the new year for SNL.
- Martin Short: Comedy veteran Martin Short hosted on December 21st for his fifth time with Hozier as musical guest.
- Chris Rock: Another comedy GOAT Chris Rock hosted on December 14th with Gracie Abrams as musical guest in a December episode worth revisiting.
- Paul Mescal: Irish actor Paul Mescal made his hosting debut on December 7th with Shaboozey as musical guest.
- Charli XCX: Singer-songwriter Charli XCX took on both hosting and musical guest duties on November 16th for her first time in the hosting role.
- Bill Burr: Comedian and actor Bill Burr hosted on November 9th his second time with musical guest Mk.gee.
- John Mulaney: Fan favorite comedian John Mulaney hosted for the SIXTH time on November 2nd with Chappell Roan as musical guest.
- Michael Keaton: Award-winning actor Michael Keaton hosted on October 19th his fourth time with Billie Eilish as musical guest.
- Ariana Grande: Pop superstar Ariana Grande hosted for the second time on October 12th with Stevie Nicks as musical guest.
- Nate Bargatze: Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze hosted on October 5th his second time with Coldplay as musical guest.
- Jean Smart: Actress Jean Smart kicked off Season 50 as host on September 28th with Jelly Roll as musical guest.
That is a seriously impressive list of talent right? Season 50 is bringing the star power!
Where to Watch SNL Tonight and Catch Up on Past Episodes
To watch tonight's re-air of the Emma Stone hosted SNL episode tune in to NBC at the usual time 11:30 PM ET. You can also stream it live if you have a cable login through the NBC website or the NBC app.
If you want to catch up on full episodes from this season or even go way back and watch episodes from previous seasons Peacock is your go-to streaming service. Seriously Peacock has you covered with basically every SNL episode ever. It is the perfect way to binge watch classic sketches and monologues while we wait for new episodes to arrive.
Also don't forget Peacock is home to a ton of SNL related content right now as they celebrate the show's 50th anniversary. You can find the SNL50 Anniversary Special the docuseries "Beyond Saturday Night" and tons more behind-the-scenes and musical content. Plenty to keep you entertained until SNL returns with new shows.
When Will SNL Be Back with New Episodes? Stay Tuned!
So when can we expect brand new Saturday Night Live episodes again? NBC hasn't officially announced a return date just yet. But if we look back at past seasons it is likely SNL will be back with live shows either in late March or early April. Keep checking back here at MoviesMoly for updates and we will let you know as soon as a new episode air date is announced. In the meantime enjoy re-watching some classic SNL and get ready for more laughs soon!