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Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight, December 21, 2024? Host and Musical Guest
Is Saturday Night Live new tonight or a repeat? Here's what to know about the December 21 episode.
After the Thanksgiving break, Saturday Night Live kicked off December with two back-to-back bangers of new episodes hosted by Paul Mescal (December 7) and Chris Rock (December 14).
So far, SNL's historic 50th season has been filled with superstar celebrity Hosts, surprise special guests, and has even brought back beloved characters from the past, like Dana Carvey's Church Lady. The year might be coming to a close, but the SNL Season 50 celebrations are just getting started — with plenty more planned for 2025.
Ahead of the Christmas hiatus, you may be wondering: Is there a new Saturday Night Live this week? Find out below.
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Is Saturday Night Live new tonight, December 21, 2024?
Yes! SNL is new this week.
Who is this week's SNL Host?
Martin Short.
Short was an SNL cast member for one season — from 1984 to 1985. He first returned in 1986 to co-host with Chevy Chase and Steve Martin. Short hosted again, this time solo, in December 1996 and December 2012. He returned in December 2022 to co-host with his Only Murders in the Building co-star and friend, Steve Martin.
Who is the Musical Guest?
Hozier.
The “Too Sweet” singer was previously the Musical Guest in October 2014. He recently released Unreal Unearth: Unending, the deluxe version of his hit 2023 album, Unreal Unearth, on December 6.
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Watch Peacock's SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
NBC is exploring the rich history of Saturday Night Live in an all-access four-part docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night. All four episodes debut on January 16, only on Peacock.
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night features rare behind-the-scenes footage of the iconic late night series, celebrity interviews, and more than 60 contributors — including former cast members and writers — reflecting on working on the show.
How do I get tickets to Saturday Night Live?
Check out all the info on how to enter the SNL ticket lottery to experience an episode live in Studio 8H. The SNL ticket lottery is held in the month of August every year.
If you missed out on the ticket lottery, there's still a chance to request standby tickets. For more info, head over to our SNL standby ticket guide.
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How can I watch old episodes of Saturday Night Live?
All 50 seasons of SNL are available to stream on Peacock any time.
