Who is hosting SNL tonight (December 7)? Everything to know 

Saturday Night Live, or SNL, is a sketch comedy show created by Lorne Michaels, airing on NBC since 1975. Now in its landmark 50th season, the show has been delivering laughs and cultural moments for decades.

SNL will premiere its 8th episode of the season, and it's huge. The host is actor Paul Mescal, currently trending due to his casting as the lead in Gladiator II.

The cast this season includes some familiar faces like Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Bowen Yang, and a slew of other comedians. Recent additions to the show have included Sarah Sherman and James Austin Johnson. With Paul Mescal Mescal hosting, SNL is expected to be an exciting one.

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Paul Mescal hosts SNL tonight, December 7, 2024

Paul Mescal hosts Saturday Night Live for the first time tonight, December 7, 2024. The Oscar-nominated star of films like Aftersun and Gladiator II is set to make his first appearance in SNL sketches. In a funny promo, Mescal just can't break character from his hardcore Gladiator II persona as he continually gets into "fight to the death" situations with cast members.

SNL Tonight's musical guest is Shaboozey, a rapper and singer-songwriter making his first appearance on the show. His single, A Bar Song (Tipsy), made its way to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with Lil Nas X's Old Town Road. SNL's 50th season has witnessed both first-time hosts and old favorites grace the hosting spot.

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A brief look at Paul Mescal's career

Paul Mescal attained immense critical acclaim for his performance as Connell in the miniseries Normal People, winning a BAFTA TV Award and earning an Emmy nomination in 2020.

He made his feature film debut in The Lost Daughter, 2021, and drew critical praise with his portrayal of a young father in Aftersun, 2022, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

In 2023, Mescal won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance as Stanley Kowalski in a West End revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. He just recently starred star in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, 2024, playing the lead role of Lucius. Mescal diversified his career between television, film, and theatre.

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Saturday Night Live cast, stream options, and air timings?

List of Saturday Night Live season 50 cast members for SNL tonight:

• Michael Che (Weekend Update Co-Anchor)
• Mikey Day
• Andrew Dismukes
• Chloe Fineman
• Heidi Gardner
• Marcello Hernández
• James Austin Johnson
• Colin Jost (Weekend Update Co-Anchor)
• Michael Longfellow
• Ego Nwodim
• Sarah Sherman
• Kenan Thompson
• Devon Walker
• Bowen Yang
• Ashley Padilla
• Emil Wakim
• Jane Wickline

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Where to watch the latest SNL episodes?

To watch Saturday Night Live (SNL) tonight, there are several options:

• Peacock: NBC's streaming service offers SNL episodes. The Premium plan costs $7.99/month, while Premium Plus, which includes fewer ads and offline viewing, is $13.99/month.
• Peacock TV
• NBC: Tune in live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET to watch SNL tonight.
• NBC
• Live TV Streaming Services: Platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV offer NBC live streams, allowing you to watch SNL tonight. Prices vary, so check each service for current rates.
• YouTube TV

The availability and pricing may change, so it's best to verify with each provider.

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SNL's air timings

SNL (December 7, 2024) airs live at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) and usually every Saturday. For viewers in other time zones, the episode tonight will air at 10:30 p.m. Central Time (CT) and 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time (MT). For international audiences, the show will be available at 10:00 a.m. Indian Standard Time (IST) on December 8, 2024.

SNL is available to watch live on NBC at these times. For viewers in India, the show can be streamed on Peacock, which is accessible internationally.

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Saturday Night Live's next episode will air on December 14, 2024.