Is SNL new tonight? Find out Walton Goggins’ hosting debut, musical guest Arcade Fire, how to watch tonight’s episode, and what’s next for Season 50.
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is NBC’s iconic sketch comedy series, currently airing its 50th season with new episodes on Saturday nights at 11:30 PM ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Is SNL New Tonight? Episode Details
Yes—Saturday Night Live is airing a new episode tonight, May 10, marking the penultimate installment of its landmark 50th season. This week’s show is hosted by first-timer Walton Goggins with indie-rock veterans Arcade Fire as the musical guest.
Host Spotlight: Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins, best known for his critically acclaimed roles in The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones, steps into the Studio 8H spotlight for the very first time this Saturday. After earning praise for his dramatic work, Goggins brings his sharp wit to sketches ranging from a Mother’s Day cold open to an animated short.
Musical Guest: Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire—the Grammy-winning Canadian outfit behind hits like “Reflektor” and “Wake Up”—will light up the stage tonight. Currently touring in support of their latest album, the band will deliver a high-energy performance live between sketches in the landmark Studio 8H.
How to Watch Tonight’s Episode
Catch the new SNL episode live on NBC tonight at 11:30 PM ET / 10:30 PM CT, or stream it live on Peacock with your cable login. Cord-cutters can tune in via Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. If you miss it, the episode drops on Peacock for on-demand viewing the following day.
Looking Ahead: Season Finale Next Week
As the finale of Season 50 approaches, next Saturday’s May 17 episode will be hosted by Scarlett Johansson, with global superstar Bad Bunny as the musical guest. Don’t miss the celebratory send-off of this milestone season.
Authoritative Sources
- NBC Insider: “Is SNL New Tonight? May 10 Host & Musical Guest”
- Decider: “Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? May 10 Episode Details”
- Parade: “Is SNL New Tonight? Host & Musical Guest Details”