Saturday Night Live is going all out to commemorate the series' 50th anniversary with a special episode and event dubbed "SNL 50." Several former SNL cast members, iconic hosts, and musical guests will appear during the episode to celebrate such a major milestone for the sketch comedy variety show created by Lorne Michaels.
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This extra special "SNL 50" episode will feature comedy legends who started their careers as cast members on Saturday Night Live. The star-studded lineup reportedly includes Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and Will Forte.
The current cast of SNL cast members will also be present, so expect to see the likes of Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman, Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Mikey Day, Colin Jost, and Michael Che, to name a few.
Over the course of the "SNL 50" episode, Pedro Pascal played Ronaldo, the gay older brother of Domingo (originated by Hernández), in a surprise appearance that also featured Bad Bunny as the third brother.
What time is SNL 50 on tonight?
The "SNL 50" episode of Saturday Night Live airs at 8 p.m. ET this Sunday, February 16. This special episode will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sketch comedy variety show.
Who walked and hosted the SNL red carpet?
The SNL red carpet for this 50th anniversary celebration was cohosted by Willie Geist, Leslie Jones, and Matt Rogers.
What channel is SNL on tonight?
The "SNL 50" episode of Saturday Night Live will air on NBC for viewers who have cable TV.
How to watch SNL 50 tonight on streaming?
Viewers with cable TV can watch "SNL 50" online for free by logging into NBC.com using their cable provider's credentials.
Cord-cutters can also watch Saturday Night Live on Peacock, the official streaming service from parent company NBCUniversal. Currently, Peacock has two subscription plans for new users: "Premium" ($7.99/month) and "Premium Plus" ($13.99/month).
Both subscription plans offered by Peacock allow fans to watch "SNL 50" via the NBC live-stream channel in the streaming service.
Peacock does not have an available free trial period at the moment.
How long is the SNL 50 special?
The "SNL 50" special will last three hours according to the official TV schedule from NBC. The episode will air from 8 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET.
