Is there a new episode of Saturday Night Live tonight?
No, there is no new episode of Saturday Night Live tonight. The show is taking a short break, and NBC is airing a repeat of the October 3 episode featuring Dakota Johnson and Taylor Swift.
What happened
- Oct 3, 2026
Dakota Johnson hosts SNL with a cameo by Taylor Swift [1].
- Oct 10, 2026
Shane Gillis hosts the most recent new episode [2].
- Oct 24, 2026
NBC airs a re-run of the October 3 episode [1], [2].
- Oct 31, 2026
New episodes return for Halloween with host Inde Navarrette [1], [2].
What you need to know
Tonight's broadcast is a repeat of the October 3 show hosted by Dakota Johnson [1].
The repeat episode features a guest appearance by Taylor Swift and music from Turnstile [1].
New episodes resume on October 31 for a Halloween special [1], [2].
The Halloween episode will be hosted by Inde Navarrette with musical guest Gracie Abrams [2].
The sources conflict on the current season number, with one citing Season 52 [1] and another citing Season 51 [2].
Background
Saturday Night Live typically airs on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Viewers can also watch via Peacock or live TV streaming services [1], [2].
The upcoming Halloween host, Inde Navarrette, is known for her role in the 2026 horror film 'Obsession' and has been cast as Rogue in a future 'X-Men' movie [2].
Questions people ask
Who is hosting the next new episode?
Actress Inde Navarrette will make her hosting debut on October 31 [1], [2].
Where can I watch SNL?
It airs on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock and Hulu [1], [2].
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