SNL Live Return Date on NBC and December 2025 Guest Hosts You Should Know About
As pop culture and political landscapes evolve, fans of Saturday Night Live eagerly await the show’s satirical take on current events. The iconic NBC sketch series recently concluded a hiatus for the Thanksgiving holiday but is set to return in December with three highly anticipated episodes to wrap up the year.
Since the start of its 51st season, SNL has welcomed a diverse array of guest hosts, including Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, Sabrina Carpenter, Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, and Glen Powell, who hosted the last new episode on November 15.
When does Saturday Night Live return with new episodes?
After the Thanksgiving break, SNL will return to NBC on Saturday, December 6, at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.
Who are the confirmed guest hosts and musical acts for December episodes?
December 6: Melissa McCarthy will guest host, with Dijon performing as the musical guest.
December 13: Josh O’Conner will take the hosting reins, accompanied by musical guest Lily Allen.
December 20: Ariana Grande will host the show, featuring Cher as the musical guest.
How to live stream SNL online and on TV?
Saturday Night Live will stream live for Peacock subscribers on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.
Ariana Grande’s upcoming appearance will be her fifth time hosting SNL, allowing her entry into the coveted Five-Timers Club. Following her recent role in Wicked: For Good, Grande last hosted in October 2024. Cher, who performed during the show’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming special in early 2025, first graced the SNL stage in a 1987 episode hosted by Candice Bergen.
The Christmas episode, scheduled for December 20, is also expected to showcase the much-loved joke swap segment between Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che, where they create jokes for each other.
