dailyloe.com – Saturday Night Live is not airing a new episode on April 18, 2026, as the show takes a brief hiatus. The cast and crew are preparing for the final three episodes of Season 51. A repeat of the December 13, 2025 episode will air instead. That episode originally featured host Josh O’Connor and musical guest Lily Allen.
The show is rapidly approaching its Season 51 finale on May 14, 2026. Only three new episodes remain in the current season. The last new episode aired on April 11, 2026, hosted by Colman Domingo. Domingo starred in sketches including ‘Artemis II’ and ‘Uneek Kutz Barber Shop’.
The episode prior on April 4 featured host Jack Black. Black returned to become a member of the Five-Timers Club. He was helped by Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen, and Jack White. McCarthy joined Black in a late-night sketch called ‘Airbnb Super Host’.
The next new episode of Saturday Night Live is scheduled for April 25, 2026. This episode will feature a double-duty host and musical guest. Two fan favorites are also set to return for the show. The episode marks the beginning of the final three-episode run.
Viewers can watch Saturday Night Live live on NBC at 11:30/10:30c on Saturdays. Episodes are also available for streaming the next day on Peacock. The show’s schedule leads to the Season 51 finale on May 14.
