Saturday Night Live is not scheduled to air tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2026, because its regular broadcast is Saturday night. The next listed episode is October 10, with Shane Gillis hosting and Rosalía as musical guest. After that episode, the published schedule shows a two-week break, with the next return set for October 31.
Is SNL new tonight?
No. Thursday, October 8, is not a regular broadcast night for Saturday Night Live. Peacock lists the live schedule as Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. CT; NBCUniversal gives the program’s broadcast time as 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT. View Peacock’s SNL page or NBCUniversal’s Season 52 schedule for the current listings.
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When is the next SNL episode?
The next episode on the published Season 52 schedule is Saturday, October 10, 2026. Shane Gillis is scheduled to host, with Rosalía as musical guest. NBCUniversal lists this as Gillis’s third time hosting and Rosalía’s second time appearing as musical guest.
When does SNL return after its break?
After the October 10 episode, the schedule indicates a two-week break. SNL is then listed to return Saturday, October 31, with Inde Navarrette making her hosting debut and Gracie Abrams as musical guest. That is the post-break return date; October 10 remains the next episode overall.
October 10 and October 31 schedule
| Date | What it is | Host | Musical guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | Next listed episode | Shane Gillis | Rosalía |
| October 31, 2026 | Listed return after a two-week break | Inde Navarrette | Gracie Abrams |
Where to watch
The show is scheduled to air on NBC and stream live on Peacock. NBCUniversal lists the time as 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT. These dates are from the currently published Season 52 schedule and may change; local preemptions can also affect a broadcast, so check the listings close to airtime.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is Shane Gillis a “fan-favorite” host?
The official schedule and the Associated Press’s September 9, 2026, coverage confirm Gillis’s October 10 hosting date, but they do not establish the label “fan-favorite.” The supported detail is that this is his third scheduled turn as host, not a verified measure of audience preference. The Associated Press confirms the October dates and guests.
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