Hey Saturday Night Live fans are you ready for your weekly dose of comedy? Well settle in but maybe adjust your expectations just a tad because unfortunately folks there is no brand new episode of SNL dropping tonight March 15 2025.
What's on Instead? Emma Stone's Five-Timers Club Episode Re-Airs for Your Viewing Pleasure
Don't worry though because NBC is not leaving us completely hanging. Instead of a fresh episode they are re-airing a recent gem: the Season 49 episode hosted by the amazing Emma Stone with Musical guest Noah Kahan. If you missed it the first time or just want to relive the laughs this is your chance!
This particular episode which originally aired back on December 2 2023 is a fun one for a few reasons. First off it marks Emma Stone's fifth time hosting SNL which is a big deal. That means she officially joined the super exclusive Five-Timers Club! In her monologue she even got inducted into the club with cameos from fellow members Tina Fey and Candice Bergen who gifted her that iconic Five-Timers Club velvet jacket.
Besides Emma Stone's hosting gig the episode also featured the musical stylings of Noah Kahan. He made his SNL debut that night performing "Dial Drunk" and "Stick Season" tracks from his popular album. So even though it's a re-run there's still plenty of star power to enjoy.
Craving More Recent SNL? Consider Chris Rock's Hilarious Year-End Episode
If you are looking for something a bit more recent while waiting for new SNL episodes to arrive some folks are suggesting checking out another recent re-airing. Americansongwriter.com points out that the Chris Rock hosted episode from December 14 2024 is a great option.
This episode which aired just before Christmas had Chris Rock doing what he does best: delivering some fiery and hilarious commentary. His monologue reportedly touched on everything from P-Diddy to Donald Trump and even some unexpected names like Luigi Mangione and the Menendez brothers. Fans online seemed to love Rock's take on summarizing the year in his signature comedic style.
That episode also featured Gracie Abrams as the musical guest. She performed "That's So True" from her album "The Secret of Us". So if you are in the mood for some stand-up comedy mixed with musical performance that Chris Rock/Gracie Abrams episode might just hit the spot.
When Will SNL Be Back with New Episodes? Predicting a Return Date
So why no new SNL tonight? Well after big events like the recent 50th Anniversary special and back-to-back new episodes with Shane Gillis and Lady Gaga SNL often takes a short break. It is pretty typical scheduling for the show to have these pauses throughout the season.
Decider.com points out that last season SNL had a similar schedule pattern with back-to-back episodes in early March followed by a break before returning later in the month. Based on that they are guessing we might see new episodes return either on Saturday March 29 or Saturday April 5. Of course NBC has not officially announced a return date yet so we will have to keep our eyes peeled for official news.
Where to Watch SNL Re-Runs and Catch Up on Past Episodes
While we wait for fresh SNL content there are plenty of ways to get your fix. You can of course tune in to NBC tonight at 11:30 PM ET/ 10:30c to watch the Emma Stone re-run. But if you want to dive deeper into SNL history or catch up on recent episodes you have options.
Peacock is the streaming home for all things SNL. You can stream recent Season 50 episodes there anytime and also explore a massive archive of past seasons. Plus Peacock is where you can find all those special SNL 50th anniversary features like the "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" the "Beyond Saturday Night" docuseries and "Ladies & Gentlemen: 50 Years of SNL Music".
If you prefer to watch live you can also stream SNL through services like Sling TV fuboTV Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream or YouTube TV all of which offer NBC live streams. And don't forget the NBC app itself is another place to catch recent episodes and even watch live TV if you have a cable login.
SNL Season 50 Hosts and Musical Guests So Far: A Quick Recap
To tide you over until new episodes return here's a quick look back at the hosts and musical guests who have graced the SNL stage during Season 50 so far:
- September 28 2024: Jean Smart & Jelly Roll
- October 5 2024: Nate Bargatze & Coldplay
- October 12 2024: Ariana Grande & Stevie Nicks
- October 19 2024: Michael Keaton & Billie Eilish
- November 2 2024: John Mulaney & Chappell Roan
- November 9 2024: Bill Burr & Mk.gee
- November 16 2024: Charli XCX (Host & Musical Guest)
- December 7 2024: Paul Mescal & Shaboozey
- December 14 2024: Chris Rock & Gracie Abrams
- December 21 2024: Martin Short & Hozier
- January 18 2025: Dave Chappelle & GloRilla
- January 25 2025: Timothée Chalamet (Host & Musical Guest)
- March 1 2025: Shane Gillis & Tate McRae
- March 8 2025: Lady Gaga (Host & Musical Guest)
Weekend Update Still Strong: Colin Jost and Michael Che Holding Down the Fort
Even during re-run weeks you can always count on Weekend Update to deliver some sharp and timely humor. Colin Jost and Michael Che are back as the longest-serving Weekend Update anchor duo in SNL history and they are still killing it in Season 50. So when SNL does return with new episodes expect Weekend Update to be there with all the political and pop culture satire you crave.
The rest of the talented SNL cast including Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Heidi Gardner Ego Nwodim Kenan Thompson Bowen Yang and featured players Marcello Hernández James Austin Johnson Michael Longfellow and Sarah Sherman are also back for Season 50 bringing their comedic chops to every sketch. And don't forget the new additions to the cast Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline who are bringing fresh energy to the show.
Hang Tight for More Laughs: SNL Will Be Back Soon!
So while Saturday Night Live is not new tonight March 15 2025 do not despair! Use this as a chance to revisit some classic episodes catch up on recent seasons or just take a breather before the next batch of live comedy hits our screens. SNL will be back soon enough with more hilarious sketches Weekend Update zingers and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned!