SNL Tonight, May 23: Host and Musical Guest

It’s been an exciting few weeks on Saturday Night Live. We’ve seen some amazing hosting performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, and Will Ferrell in the first half of May. It’s hard to beat the talent of an actress who is now a pop superstar, a beloved host making his third appearance, and a legendary former cast member returning for a guest spot.

Rodrigo and the cast had us in stitches with their “Edge of Destiny” Dynasty parody, Damon nailed his return as Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the May 9 cold open, and Ferrell brought the laughs by teaming up with fellow SNL alum Molly Shannon in a sequel to a popular sketch from 2019.

But now, as we head into another Saturday, you might be wondering if there’s a new episode of SNL tonight. Unfortunately, the season finale aired last week on May 16, with former cast member and six-time host Will Ferrell closing out Season 51 in style. The episode was so good that SNL even had to cut three sketches for time – but no worries, you can still watch them online.

Looking ahead, the next new episode of SNL won’t be until Season 52 kicks off in the fall. So while we wait for the premiere date, why not relive all the hilarity and iconic moments from Season 51 by streaming every episode on Peacock this summer?

As for tonight’s re-airing, you can catch the January 17 episode featuring Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things as the host and A$AP Rocky as the musical guest. Wolfhard brought his A-game with sketches like the Harry Potter-meets-Heated Rivalry parody and some hilarious Stranger Things spin-offs.

So, grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the best of SNL this summer while we eagerly await the return of Season 52 in the fall.