Night Live Returns with Season 52, New Cast Additions and Departures

Is SNL New Tonight (September 19, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details

TVLine • 19 sept. 21h30

NBC announced that Saturday Night Live will resume with its 52nd season next week, after a break since the May 16 episode that featured Will Ferrell as host.

‘SNL’ season 52 schedule: See all hosts and musical guests

nj.com • 19 sept. 11h35

NBC released the lineup for the opening weeks of Saturday Night Live season 52, featuring Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis and Inde Navarrette as hosts, with musical performances by Katseye, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams.

Saturday Night Live

NBC TV Network • 18 sept. 12h35

Season 52 of Saturday Night Live will debut on September 26 with host Jalen Brunson and musical guest KATSEYE, adding two new featured players to the returning ensemble.

Who Left, Who Joined and Who Stayed

Variety • 17 sept. 15h00

The long-running sketch show announced its Season 52 lineup, confirming the return of most existing members while adding Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie and noting the exits of Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and Martin Herlihy.

Here’s who’ll be on ‘SNL’ when Season 52 starts next week

NBC News • 17 sept. 03h31

Saturday Night Live announced two new featured players for its 52nd season while longtime cast member Chloe Fineman confirmed her departure.

'Saturday Night Live' Season 52 Casts Grace Reiter, Saidah Belo

Deadline • 16 sept. 20h00

The long-running sketch comedy series announced two new featured cast members, Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter, as it prepares for its 52nd season, following recent departures of longtime performers.