SNL50: The Anniversary Special: Every A-Lister Appearing on the LIVE Show
Live from 8H, it’s 50 years of SNL history packed into one night.
Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebrations culminate with a LIVE special honoring five decades of the storied late-night institution. Featuring a star-studded lineup of A-list celebrities and music icons, NBC’s highly anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special is sure to be the talk of the town.
When does SNL50: The Anniversary Special premiere?
The three-hour SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs LIVE from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center on Sunday, Feb 16 at 8p ET on NBC.
How can I watch SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Peacock?
Easily! It will also be streamed LIVE Feb 16 at 8p ET on Peacock, and available to watch later if you missed it.
Who is appearing on SNL50: The Anniversary Special?
Former SNL cast members will take part in the 50th anniversary special, including Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and Will Forte.
Expect special appearances by Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, and Woody Harrelson.
Additionally, Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Crystal, Cher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Rachel Dratch, and Rev. Al Sharpton will also appear.
Is there a trailer for SNL50: The Anniversary Special?
A teaser touting the impressive first wave of big-name guests was released by NBC on Feb 6. Check it out below.
Is there more SNL 50th anniversary programming?
Yes, there is.
The Fallon-hosted SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, featuring musical performances and comedy guests, streams LIVE from Radio City Music Hall on Feb 14 at 8p ET exclusively on Peacock. Performers include Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, and The Roots.
SNL fans can stream Peacock Original docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, and NBC music documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, on Peacock.
NBC will re-air the first SNL episode, which was broadcast Oct 11, 1975 with host George Carlin and musical guests Billy Preston and Janice Ian, on Feb 15 at 11:30p ET. The premiere telecast introduced the Not Ready for Prime Time Players: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chase, Curtin, Morris, Newman, and Gilda Radner. Also appearing that night was comedian Andy Kaufman and a sketch from Muppets creator Jim Henson. Stream the premiere telecast of SNL on Peacock.
