Saturday Night Live season 52
| Saturday Night Live | |
|---|---|
| Season 52 | |
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| Release | |
| Original network | NBC and Peacock |
| Original release | September 26, 2026 – 2027 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifty-second season of the American sketch comedy late night television program Saturday Night Live will premiere on September 26, 2026 on NBC and Peacock during the 2026–27 television season.[1]
Cast
Before the start of the season, longtime cast member Chloe Fineman, who had been on the show since 2019, departed after seven seasons.[2]
Talent showcases for the season began on August 19, 2026, where standouts would be given a screen test. Notable names from the showcases included social media sketch comic and American High cast member Grace Reiter, stand-up comic and Los Espookys co-creator Ana Fabrega, and comedy rock trio Wolves of Glendale, consisting of Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz, and Tom McGovern.[3]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Host | Musical guest | Original release date [4] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1009 | 1 | TBA | TBA | September 26, 2026 | TBD |
| 1010 | 2 | TBA | TBA | October 3, 2026 | TBD |
| 1011 | 3 | TBA | TBA | October 10, 2026 | TBD |
| 1012 | 4 | TBA | TBA | October 31, 2026 | TBD |
| 1013 | 5 | TBA | TBA | November 7, 2026 | TBD |
| 1014 | 6 | TBA | TBA | November 14, 2026 | TBD |
| 1015 | 7 | TBA | TBA | December 5, 2026 | TBD |
| 1016 | 8 | TBA | TBA | December 12, 2026 | TBD |
| 1017 | 9 | TBA | TBA | December 19, 2026 | TBD |
References
- ↑ "Shows A-Z - saturday night live on nbc". July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Chloe Fineman On Bittersweet Decision to Exit 'SNL'". July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 19, 2026). "'Saturday Night Live' Wraps 2026 Showcases For New Cast: Who Were The Standouts? — The Dish". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Saturday Night Live Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.