Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Second Episode of Season 52
Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Second Episode of Season 52
Nicholas RiceSat, October 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC
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Dakota Johnson, Turnstile.Credit: Taylor Hill/WireImage; JMEnternational/Getty Images -
Saturday Night Live returns for the second episode of season 52 on Oct. 3
Dakota Johnson will serve as host and Turnstile will perform as the musical guests
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC
Saturday Night Live is new tonight.
The late-night comedy sketch series’ second episode of season 52 will air on Saturday, Oct. 3.
SNL’s cast this season includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Ashley Padilla, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Jane Wickline, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska.
Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter join the cast as new additions, while Chloe Fineman recently exited in July “after 7 wonderful seasons” on the show.
Here, find everything you about the second episode of SNL‘s season 52.
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A throwback photo of ‘SNL’s Studio 8H.Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIs there a new episode of SNL tonight?
Yes, SNL is new on Saturday, Oct. 3
It is the second episode of season 52.
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Who is host and who is musical guest?
Dakota Johnson will serve as host, while Turnstile will perform as the musical guests.
The actress will host for the third time, while the rock band makes its musical guest debut. Johnson first hosted SNL in February 2015, and she later returned in January 2024.
What time does SNL air?
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST.
Where can I watch SNL?
New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays, and they are later available to stream.
Who will host and perform on SNL next?
Shane Gillis will next serve as host on Oct. 10, with Rosalía joining him to perform musical guest duties.
Then, on Oct. 31, Inde Navarrette will host SNL’s Halloween episode. She will be joined by Gracie Abrams as the musical performer.
Saturday Night Live airs weekends on NBC.
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