Hey comedy fans are you ready for your weekly dose of laughs from Studio 8H? The big question on everyone's mind is: Is Saturday Night Live new tonight Saturday March 15th 2025? Let's get right to it and break down the SNL schedule for this week and what you can expect from the legendary sketch show.
No New SNL Episode Tonight (March 15th) - Catch a Re-Air Instead!
For those hoping for fresh sketches and a brand new host this Saturday we have some news. Unfortunately Saturday Night Live will not be airing a new episode tonight March 15 2025. Don't worry though it's not all bad! NBC is re-airing a recent fan-favorite episode to keep you entertained.
Tonight you can catch the Season 49 episode hosted by the amazing Emma Stone with musical guest Noah Kahan. So while it's not brand new it's a chance to revisit a really fun show with a fantastic host.
Emma Stone's Five-Timers Club Induction and Noah Kahan's Debut: Why This Re-Air is Worth Watching
Why is this Emma Stone episode a good one to re-watch? Well it was a pretty special night for a few reasons. First off it marked Emma Stone's fifth time hosting SNL. That is a big deal because it means she officially joined the exclusive Five-Timers Club! During her monologue comedy legends Tina Fey and Candice Bergen even made cameos to welcome Emma to the club and give her the famous Five-Timers Club jacket.
Emma also revealed a fun fact about SNL during her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She actually met her husband Dave McCary on the set of SNL! He was a director and writer there. Small world right?
And for music lovers the episode also features the debut performance of singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. He performed his popular songs "Dial Drunk" and "Stick Season". So even if you have seen it before it's a solid episode packed with comedy and great music.
Catch Up on Recent SNL Highlights: Shane Gillis Lady Gaga and Season 50 So Far
Even though there isn't a new episode tonight SNL has been on a roll recently with Season 50. Just before this break we had two back-to-back new episodes. Comedian Shane Gillis hosted on March 1st marking his second time in just over a year. And the week after on March 8th Lady Gaga pulled double duty as both host and musical guest for the second time in her career! That is some serious star power.
Lady Gaga even celebrated her latest album "Mayhem" during her SNL appearance. Other hosts and musical guests for Season 50 so far have included Jean Smart Nate Bargatze Ariana Grande Michael Keaton Billie Eilish John Mulaney Bill Burr Charli XCX Paul Mescal Chris Rock and Martin Short. It's been a season filled with big names and lots of laughs.
Weekend Update Still Going Strong with Colin Jost and Michael Che
Of course no SNL recap is complete without mentioning Weekend Update. Colin Jost and Michael Che are still at the desk delivering their signature blend of news satire and witty banter. Colin Jost is actually the longest-serving Weekend Update anchor in SNL history! Joining him for Season 50 is Michael Che and the rest of the talented cast including Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Heidi Gardner Ego Nwodim Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. Plus we have welcomed new featured players Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline to the SNL family this season.
When Will SNL Return with New Episodes? Speculating on the Next Live Show
So when can we expect new episodes of SNL? NBC hasn't announced an exact return date yet but we can look at past schedules for clues. Last season SNL aired back-to-back episodes in early March and then took a break before returning later in the month. Based on that pattern and since we just had new shows on March 1st and 8th it is likely SNL will return with fresh episodes either on Saturday March 29th or Saturday April 5th. Keep an eye out for official announcements from NBC and SNL to confirm the date and the hosts and musical guests for the upcoming shows !
Where to Watch SNL Tonight and Catch Up on Past Episodes:
Even though it's a re-run tonight there are still plenty of ways to get your SNL fix:
- Watch Tonight: Tune in to NBC at 11:30 PM ET/ 10:30 PM CT/PT to watch the re-air episode hosted by Emma Stone.
- Stream on Peacock: Catch up on all of Season 50 and previous seasons anytime on Peacock. You can even stream new episodes live on Peacock if you don't want to wait.
- NBC App: The NBC App is another great place to watch recent episodes live TV and movies.
- Streaming Services with Live TV: Services like Sling TV fuboTV Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV all offer NBC live streams so you can watch SNL as it airs.
Stay Tuned for More SNL! Laughter Will Return Soon
So while Saturday Night Live is not new tonight you can still enjoy a great re-air episode and look forward to fresh laughs coming soon. Season 50 has been fantastic so far and there is no doubt SNL will be back with more hilarious moments and unforgettable sketches in the weeks to come. Keep checking back for updates on the official return date and get ready for more Saturday night hilarity!