Updated: 10/19/2025 05:03:06
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is NBC’s long-running late-night sketch comedy and variety series airing Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. Eastern. The program combines topical cold opens, a celebrity monologue, prerecorded and live sketches, the Weekend Update news desk, and a musical performance each episode. NBC’s SNL pages provide full episodes where available, individual sketch clips, behind-the-scenes features, episode credits and viewing options including Peacock.
Behind-the-Scenes & Extras
Behind-the-sketch content, interviews with cast and directors, and production features are published on the site to give context on sketch development, staging and musical production. [1]
Cast, Credits & Official Information
NBC’s official SNL pages provide up-to-date cast lists, episode credits, press notes and news items about hosts, guests and season developments for reference and research. [2]
Cold Open
Most episodes open with a topical cold open that satirizes breaking political stories or public figures; these cold opens are often posted as standalone clips on the show page. [3]
Current Season & Episodes
NBC’s SNL pages list current season lineups, full-episode listings and individual episode pages (example Season 51 premieres and episodes such as the premiere hosted by Bad Bunny). [4]
Digital Clips & Web Exclusives
NBC provides a large library of individual sketch clips, highlight compilations (such as top Weekend Update pieces), and web‑exclusive features for streaming on the SNL landing pages. [5]
Episode Format
A typical episode includes a topical cold open, the host’s monologue, a mix of prerecorded and live sketches featuring the cast and host, the Weekend Update news desk segment, and at least one musical guest performance. [6]
Hosts & Monologues
Each episode features a celebrity host who performs an opening monologue and typically appears throughout sketches; NBC posts monologue clips and host-related content on the show page. [7]
How to Watch & Streaming Options
Episodes and clips stream on NBC’s SNL landing page and additional SNL content is available on Peacock; NBC’s pages include guidance on full-episode access and provider options. [8]
Musical Guests & Live Performances
Each episode features a musical guest who performs live on the show; NBC posts performance clips and highlights from musical sets (examples include Doja Cat and Role Model performances). [9]
Show Overview & Schedule
SNL is NBC’s flagship late-night sketch comedy series that premieres new episodes on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. Eastern, typically airing live coast-to-coast and structured around a host and musical guest each week. [10]
Weekend Update
Weekend Update is the show’s satirical news desk (frequently anchored by Colin Jost and Michael Che), delivering recurring bits, guest segments and topical commentary, with many segments available as digital clips. [11]
References:
[5] https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/top-5-most-watched-weekend-update-features-season-50-saturday-night-live/NBCE610373741
Additional Sources:
12. Amy Poehler Monologue (Clip) [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/amy-poehler-monologue/NBCE717829556]
13. Behind the Sketch — Feature [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/behind-the-sketch-with-liz-patrick/NBCE618565891]
14. Doja Cat — Live Performance Clip [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/doja-cat-gorgeous-live/NBCE111109929]
15. Pam Bondi Hearing — Cold Open Clip [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/pam-bondi-hearing-cold-open/NBCE717829555]
16. Season 51 Premiere — Bad Bunny (Episode Page / Video) [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/october-4-bad-bunny/9000454176]
17. SNL — NBC Official Show Page [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live]
18. SNL Cast & Credits — NBC [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/credits/cast]
19. SNL on Peacock — Streaming Page [https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/saturday-night-live?cid=2110snlsimoaownseolk4100&utm_campaign=2110snlsim&utm_source=oanbc_nbc_st-sv&utm_medium=own_seolk_navlnk&utm_term=snlshowpgvisitor&utm_content=snlpgnav]
20. Top 5 Most-Watched Weekend Update Features (Compilation) [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/top-5-most-watched-weekend-update-features-season-50-saturday-night-live/NBCE610373741]
21. Weekend Update Clip — Example Segment [https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/weekend-update-trump-loses-nobel-peace-prize-rfk-jrs-obsession-with-autism-continues/NBCE717829563]