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| Will Ferrell & Paul McCartney |
Show #1008 / Season finale!
Famous SNL funnyman Will Ferrell returns for his 6th stint as hosting since he departed the show back in 2002.
Former Beatle Paul McCartney returns for his 7th time as musical guest, though his two most recent stints were on the 40th and 50th anniversary specials. This is his first time as an episodic musical guest since 2012. (His first was in 1980; he's never hosted.)
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| Matt Damon & Noah Kahan |
Ahead of The Odyssey's summer release, actor Matt Damon returns for his third stint as host in 24 years. He cameoed 4 times.
Returning for SNL #2 is Noah Kahan, who has made a bigger national name for himself over the last couple years. He's been active for about 10 years.
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| Olivia Rodrigo |
Show #1006
Pop superstar and actress Olivia Rodrigo does double duty tonight. She has previous been musical guest on two occasions.
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| Colman Domingo & Anitta |
Show #1005
Actor and sketch comedy veteran Colman Domingo makes his SNL debut. He's busy promoting both Michael and Euphoria.
Also making an SNL debut is Brazilian superstar Anitta. The pop and Brazilian funk musician is looking to make a name for herself in the U.S.
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| Jack Black & Jack White |
Show #1004
Comedy actor Jack Black returns after a big SNL comeback last season to join the 5-timers club. He has also been a musical guest as one-half of Tenacious D, so this his 6th time in an episode's billing.
Blues rock musician Jack White also returns for a sixth time. His first appearance (2002) was with The White Stripes.
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| Harry Styles |
Show #1003
Musician and occasional actor Harry Styles returns for his second turn at both host and musical guest. He appeared on SNL 3 times as part of One Direction. This is his third time post-1D on the show.
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| Ryan Gosling & Gorillaz |
Show #1002
Actor extraordinaire Ryan Gosling returns for his 4th gig (in just over 10 years) as host. It's been 2 years since his last time, so his last 2 movies (The Fall Guy, Project Hail Mary) both led to SNL.
English alternative rock-electronic-tri hop band Gorillaz makes their SNL debut. The band is primarily a virtual band so TBD on how it translates that to the limited stage of Studio 8H. I'm sure we'll see 2-D, Noodle, Murdoc, et al, at some point.
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| Connor Storrie & Mumford & Sons |
Show #1001
Actor Connor Storrie makes his SNL debut. His profile has taken off thanks to the success of the Canadian sports romance series Heated Rivalry.
English folk rock band Mumford & Sons return for their 4th stint as musical guest. The last time they guested, Jason Momoa was promoting Aquaman.
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| Alexander Skarsgård & Cardi B |
Show #1000
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård makes his SNL debut as the show celebrates its 1,000th episode. The son of Academy Award-nominee Stellan Skarsgård and brother of It man Bill Skarsgård, is in theaters soon for Pillion.
Hip hop superstar Cardi B is back 8 years since her first time in Studio 8H, which seems like a long time but that's how long she took in between her first and second studio albums. Her debut was the Chadwick Boseman episode.
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| Teyana Taylor & Geese |
Show #0999
Singer-songwriter-actor-etc. Teyana Taylor makes her SNL debut fresh off an Oscar nomination for One Battle After Another. She's also a current Grammy nominee for Escape Room.
Indie/experimental rock band Geese also make their SNL debut. Their fourth album, Getting Killed, has made some waves since it was released last year.
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| Finn Wolfhard & ASAP Rocky |
Show #0998
Young actor Finn Wolfhard (yes, that's his real name), fresh off the conclusion of Stranger Things', makes his SNL debut. He is also in the recent Ghostbusters movies and does some music.
Rapper ASAP Rocky also makes his SNL debut. He recently release his 6th album, Don't Be Dumb, his first in 8 years. I'm still waiting on his girlfriend to make a new album.
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| Ariana Grande & Cher |
Show #0997
Pop star-actress Ariana Grande returns to SNL for her second stint as host, though it's barely been a year. She's previously done musical guest-only twice and double duty once.
After 38 years, Cher returns as the SNL musical guest. Her first and only time prior was in 1987, though she did a cameo in 1992 and performed at the 50th special.
And it's Bowen's finale episode!
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| Josh O'Connor & Lily Allen |
Show #0996
In a British invasion episode, Emmy-winning actor Josh O'Connor makes his SNL debut. I can't say he's known him for comedic roles. The closest he has is... Emma?
And after nearly 19 years away (not long enough to be pre-Kenan), British pop star Lily Allen returns to Studio 8H, who lyrically is always spilling tea. Her latest album is all about her soon-to-be-ex-husband — and previous SNL host — David Harbour.
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| Melissa McCarthy & Dijon |
Show #0995
Comedian and actor Melissa McCarthy returns for her sixth outing as host and her first time in more than 8 years. Back then she was a semi-regular for Sean Spicer, but hasn't returned much beyond a cameo last season.
Rising alternative R&B musician Dijon makes his SNL debut. He's been around for years, but his solo work is now getting wider attention.
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| Glen Powell & Olivia Dean |
Show #0994
Actor and it-star Glen Powell takes the hosting reigns for the first time. He cameoed last spring when Sydney Sweeney, his Anyone But You co-star, hosted.
England's pop-soul musician Olivia Dean makes his SNL debut. She's quite popular elsewhere, so she's out to make herself a bigger name in America.
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| Nikki Glaser & Sombr |
Show #0993
Comedian Nikki Glaser makes her SNL debut. She will return as host of the Golden Globes in January.
Rising indie rock musician Sombr makes his SNL debut. He becomes the most recent-born person to guest on SNL. Born July 5, 2005, he is 2 years younger than previous record holder Tate McCrea (July 1, 2003).
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| Miles Teller & Brandi Carlile |
Show #0992 / November 1, 2025
Actor Miles Teller returns for a second hosting gig. He opened season 48 back in 2022, and his monologue featured an old home movie of him and his sister as the Spartan cheerleaders.
Americana musician Brandi Carlile is also a returnee. She served as co-musical guest just last April with Elton John, and previously solo'd in 2021 and 2022 — the latter featured a performance of "The Story," which I believe is a series highlight.
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| Sabrina Carpenter |
Show #0991
Actor and pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter returns to Studio 8H for double duty. She was the last musical guest for season 49 and returned for a cameo last season as well as the Anniversary Special.
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| Amy Poehler & Role Model |
Show #0990
Actor and SNL alum Amy Poehler returns for her third time hosting — second time solo. Though she's had a dozen cameos since she left in 2008, it's been 15 years since she last solo hosted. Really!
Rising indie pop singer Role Model makes his SNL debut.
