Earlier this week, Sean L. McCarthy wrote about his favorite sketches from Season 51 of Saturday Night Live. He highlighted Ashley Padilla’s breakout season, writing about her comedic versatility in memorable Season 51 sketches like “Mom Confession” and “Haircut.“
Padilla was my MVP of the season, with newcomer Veronika Slowikowska delivering one of the strongest rookie campaigns in recent memory. I also really enjoyed Jane Wickline’s performances in “Play Date” and “Winter Olympics Promo,” Will Ferrell giving us a spiritual successor to his classic “Dr. Beman’s Office” sketches with “Post-Op,” and, of course, Jeremy Culhane’s exceptional Tucker Carlson impersonation.
“That’s the rule; that’s the goal now. What are we doing? What’s going on?”
The season finale of SNL aired last week on NBC. When exactly can you expect the storied late-night comedy series to return for Season 52? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is SNL New Tonight (May 23)?
Nope. Saturday Night Live is airing a repeat tonight.
Is SNL Season 51 Over?
Yep. The Will Ferrell-hosted season finale aired Saturday, May 16 on NBC.
Where To Watch Saturday Night Live Online:
Previous seasons of SNL are currently streaming on Peacock.
When Does Saturday Night Live Return With New Episodes?
There’s no official release date, but new seasons of SNL usually premiere on the last Saturday of September or the first Saturday of October. Season 52 of Saturday Night Live should debut in late September or early October of 2026.
Is SNL On Hulu?
Nope. The series isn’t currently streaming on Hulu.
