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Confirmed Season 50 host and musical guest pairings
The table below reproduces the 12 pairings in NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide, published January 10, 2025. The guide lists no episodes on October 26, November 23, November 30, January 4, or January 11; those dates are omitted rather than assigned guests. NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide
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| Air date | Host | Musical guest | Host also performed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | Jean Smart | Jelly Roll | No |
| October 5, 2024 | Nate Bargatze | Coldplay | No |
| October 12, 2024 | Ariana Grande | Stevie Nicks | No |
| October 19, 2024 | Michael Keaton | Billie Eilish | No |
| November 2, 2024 | John Mulaney | Chappell Roan | No |
| November 9, 2024 | Bill Burr | Mk.gee | No |
| November 16, 2024 | Charli XCX | Charli XCX | Yes |
| December 7, 2024 | Paul Mescal | Shaboozey | No |
| December 14, 2024 | Chris Rock | Gracie Abrams | No |
| December 21, 2024 | Martin Short | Hozier | No |
| January 18, 2025 | Dave Chappelle | GloRilla | No |
| January 25, 2025 | Timothée Chalamet | Timothée Chalamet | Yes |
What is established about the later episodes
The May 17, 2025 Season 50 finale is listed as hosted by Scarlett Johansson with Bad Bunny as musical guest. That pairing is corroborated by a season listing rather than the opened NBCUniversal schedule, so it should be treated as a qualified listing, not as proof of a complete official season roster. TheTVDB Season 50 listing
A Peacock season-lineup result also surfaced an episode with Jon Hamm and Lizzo, but its page redirected to an unavailable-region notice when accessed. The material available here does not establish all pairings after January 25, so this article does not label the partial schedule a complete list of confirmed Season 50 guests.
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Charli XCX and Timothée Chalamet had dual roles
Two names in NBCUniversal’s first 12 entries appear in both columns: Charli XCX hosted and performed on November 16, 2024, and Timothée Chalamet did the same on January 25, 2025. These are the dual-role appearances explicitly shown in that guide.
The anniversary special was a separate program
SNL50: The Anniversary Special aired Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 8–11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. It was a three-hour primetime anniversary event, not a regular Saturday episode with the host-and-musical-guest format shown in the table. Some episode databases include it in Season 50 listings, which is why it may appear alongside regular episodes. NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide
Other anniversary programming was also distinct from the weekly lineup: the four-part SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night docuseries premiered January 16, 2025, on Peacock, and Ladies & Gentleman … 50 Years of SNL Music premiered January 27, 2025, on NBC, with next-day Peacock streaming. NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where to watch
NBCUniversal identified NBC and Peacock as viewing options for the anniversary-season episodes at the time of its guide. Current catalog access and territory availability may differ. NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide
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