After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a new episode Dec. 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon, marking McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and Dijon’s “SNL” debut.

It’s a good news/bad news situation as we prepare for the return of Saturday Night Live. There’s no new episode of the iconic comedy series tonight (January 10), but we now know the first three hosts of 2026.

It's the second Saturday of 2026, and a new episode of Saturday Night Live is mere hours away. The most recent new episode aired on December 20, when third-timer Ariana Grande and Musical Guest Cher helped close out 2025.

There won’t be a new episode of “SNL” on Saturday, Jan. 10. Season 51 of the sketch comedy show returns with a new episode on Saturday, Jan. 17. “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard, who played Mike Wheeler on the Netflix series, will make his hosting debut during the episode. The musical guest, rapper A$AP Rocky, will also make his “SNL” debut.

Exactly, Saturday Night Live is also available on Peacock. The new episodes are streamed live, and they are available the next day on demand. The episode featuring Finn Wolfhard will be available on Peacock starting on Sunday, January 18. Moreover, fans who wish to go back in time will also be able to view all 51 seasons of the series on Peacock.