This season’s standout players include Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline. Over the summer, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast left the show.

Fans can watch a replay of the October 28, 2023 episode with comedian Nate Bargatze as host and the Foo Fighters as musical guest. According to latest reports, Saturday Night Live will not be airing a new episode tonight i.e. January 4, 2025.

NBC’s iconic sketch comedy series is currently on vacation and will soon return with a new episode for its 50th season.

The Season 50 regular cast includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker and Bowen Yang .

This season’s standout players include Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline. Over the summer, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast left the show.

The political highlights of SNL

This season featured memorable political sketches, particularly during the 2024 presidential election cycle. Notable appearances include:

Maya Rudolph returns as Vice President Kamala Harris.

James Austin Johnson portrays former President Donald Trump.

Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Bowen Yang as Ohio Senator JD Vance.

Additionally, alumni Andy Samberg played second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, while Dana Carvey portrayed President Joe Biden.

SNL’s Emmy success

At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Saturday Night Live cemented its status as the most awarded TV show in history. This year, six awards were given out for categories such as directing, hairstyling, make-up, production design, lighting design and technical direction. With 101 Emmy wins over five decades, SNL is well ahead of the next top series, Game of Thrones, which has 59 wins.

The Weekend Update segment continues to be hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, who have shared the role since September 2014. As of Season 47, they were the longest-serving duo in the history of the series’ iconic news parody segment.

When does SNL return?

The next new episode of SNL is expected in early 2025 and continues the run of its 50th season with fresh sketches, unforgettable guest appearances and live performances.