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Shane Gillis returns to the “SNL” stage tonight, joined by Spanish pop star Rosalía for a fresh episode that mixes new sketches, promos, and the familiar buzz that follows the long-running show. Gillis headlines as host for the third time this season, and viewers will want to know when and how to watch, who’s in the cast, and which episodes remain on the Season 52 calendar.
Who’s hosting and who’s performing musically
Shane Gillis is the episode’s host tonight. The standup comic is back after recent TV and film work, including a Netflix sitcom and a role in an upcoming Prime Video biopic.
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Rosalía returns as the musical guest. This marks another appearance for the Spanish artist, who last sat in the musical slot in 2022.
The show has already released teaser promos featuring Gillis alongside cast member Veronika Slowikowska.
Broadcast time and how the show airs
The episode will air live coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET. Pacific viewers will see it at 8:30 p.m. PT. Local delays can occur when live sports run long.
- Network: NBC
- Live airing: 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT
- Possible delays: College football and other live events
Free ways to stream SNL tonight
If you don’t have cable, you can still watch without paying for a month of service up front.
- DIRECTV: Offers a five-day free trial. The Choice plan includes NBC in its lineup.
- Peacock: Has a free trial window for Peacock Premium. New episodes also become available on Sunday mornings.
To avoid missing the show, start your trial earlier in the week and confirm NBC is included in the plan you choose.
A quick refresher on Gillis’s history with Saturday Night Live
Gillis first drew national attention during an earlier hiring cycle, when old clips with offensive language resurfaced. He was dismissed then, but later returned to the SNL spotlight as a host.
Tonight marks his third hosting appearance in four seasons. His return highlights how performers sometimes circle back to the sketch stage after controversy and new projects.
Remaining confirmed dates for SNL Season 52
Season 52 will pause and resume through the fall. Below are the confirmed dates announced so far.
- Oct. 11: Shane Gillis (host), Rosalía (musical guest)
- Oct. 31: Inde Navarrette, with Gracie Abrams
- Nov. 7: Host TBA
- Nov. 14: Host TBA
- Dec. 5: Host TBA
- Dec. 12: Host TBA
- Dec. 19: Host TBA
Cast to expect in sketches this season
The ensemble mixes veteran repertory players with several featured performers added recently.
Repertory players
- Michael Che (Weekend Update)
- Mikey Day
- Andrew Dismukes
- Marcelo Hernández
- James Austin Johnson
- Colin Jost (Weekend Update)
- Ashley Padilla
- Sarah Sherman
- Kenan Thompson
- Jane Wickline
Featured players
- Saidah Belo-Osagie
- Tommy Brennan
- Jeremy Culhane
- Ben Marshall
- Kam Patterson
- Grace Reiter
- Veronika Slowikowska
Tips to avoid missing the show
- Set a calendar alert for 11:30 p.m. ET and check local listings for start time updates.
- If sports may run long, tune in a bit earlier or use a streaming DVR.
- Use a free trial on DIRECTV or Peacock to stream without a traditional cable subscription.
