On Dec. 20, returning host Ariana Grande will be back to helm the annual SNL Christmas show, supported by Cher as musical guest. Grande has hosted the show twice before, while Cher has only appeared as musical guest once, in 1987 (she also made a cameo on "Weekend Update" in 1992).

Melissa McCarthy is serving as host and Dijon will be the musical guest

Saturday Night Live fans were left wondering whether or not NBC would air a new episode of the show on November 29.

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Dec. 6, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

SNL will air a new episode on December 6 at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC. This episode marks the return of the show following a brief hiatus after Glen Powell's hosting and Olivia Dean's musical performance on November 15. As the show continues to evolve in its 51st season, fans can expect fresh humor and engaging performances.

In what has been a largely uneven Saturday Night Live season (shakily written sketches, over-reliance on cameo appearances and a significant rookie contingent that has struggled to find its place and gel with more established players - to name a few problems),

“Saturday Night Live” has announced the lineup of hosts and musical guests through the end of 2025.