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SNL50: The Anniversary Special was a live, prime-time celebration marking 50 years of Saturday Night Live. It aired Sunday, February 16, 2025, on NBC and Peacock, capping the anniversary weekend. Peacock catalogs the special as a 152-minute episode; NBCUniversal announced a three-hour broadcast window.
When did the SNL 50th anniversary special air?
SNL50: The Anniversary Special aired Sunday, February 16, 2025. NBCUniversal billed it as the prime-time centerpiece and culmination of the Saturday Night Live 50th-anniversary weekend, scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. NBCUniversal’s anniversary guide distinguishes the special from the weekend’s other programming, including the February 14 SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and the documentary SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.
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Where can I watch SNL50: The Anniversary Special?
The original platforms were NBC and Peacock. Peacock’s episode listing remains a reference for the special, but a listing does not guarantee that playback is available to every viewer now. Access can depend on location, date and rights agreements; NBC’s availability guidance notes that some specials can expire. Check the service directly for your region before relying on current access.
How long is the SNL50 anniversary special?
There are two different duration figures. NBCUniversal announced a three-hour prime-time slot, 8–11 p.m. ET. Peacock lists the episode runtime as 152 minutes, or 2 hours 32 minutes, and labels it TV-14, 4K UHD and HDR. The platform runtime is catalog metadata, not a claim that the original broadcast occupied the entire announced slot.
Who performed at the SNL50 anniversary special?
The event was a retrospective live variety special rather than a regular weekly episode. The Associated Press reported that Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the program, Steve Martin delivered the opening monologue, and Paul McCartney performed the closing musical number. Those are reported moments, not a complete running order or guest list. The sources cited here do not establish a full roster or independently confirm every name suggested in the headline; specific appearances beyond the reported moments should not be assumed.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How many people watched the SNL 50th anniversary special?
NBCUniversal reported 14.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock in live-plus-same-day viewing, along with a 2.53 rating in the 18–49 demographic. These are the company’s figures for that measurement window, not a claim about total viewing over the special’s lifetime. The NBCUniversal audience report also counted 8.7 million social interactions and described the special as the highest-performing SNL episode or special on record for social interaction. The Associated Press independently characterized the audience as nearly 15 million.
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