dailyloe.com – On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Saturday Night Live did not broadcast a new episode for its international audience. The show instead re-aired a popular installment from its 51st season. This decision affects viewers tuning in live on NBC or streaming on Peacock.
The repeated episode originally aired on December 6, 2025. It featured veteran comedian Melissa McCarthy as the host for her sixth time. Musical guest Dijon also performed during the encore presentation.
McCarthy is a celebrated comedy icon with multiple Emmy nominations for her SNL work. The episode included several of her notable sketches from the previous broadcast. One highlight was a darkly comedic Christmas sketch titled ‘A Helping Hand’.
The show’s schedule indicates new episodes will return at a later date. SNL continues its 51st season with a mix of live and pre-recorded content. Fans can watch new episodes Saturdays on NBC and stream them later on Peacock.[]
Source: NBC
