Yes. A new Saturday Night Live episode was listed for Saturday, April 5, 2025, with Jack Black as host. Elton John and Brandi Carlile were the musical guests.
Who hosted the April 5 episode?
Jack Black hosted the episode, listed by NBC as Saturday Night Live Season 50, Episode 17. NBCUniversal announced the appearance as Black’s fourth time hosting.
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Who were the musical guests?
Elton John and Brandi Carlile were the musical guests. NBCUniversal announced that they would appear together as musical guests for the first time; the Associated Press also reported the lineup.
What time did the show air?
NBC’s regular Saturday broadcast schedule lists Saturday Night Live at 11:30 p.m. ET, 10:30 p.m. CT, 9:30 p.m. MT and 8:30 p.m. PT. NBCUniversal’s announcement for this episode specified 11:30 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. PT, and said the show streams live on Peacock.
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