After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a new episode Dec. 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon, marking McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and Dijon’s “SNL” debut.

Yes, SNL is new on Saturday, Dec. 20. It is the ninth episode of season 51. Ariana Grande is serving as host and Cher will be the musical guest. The episode will mark Grande's third time as host and Cher's second time as the musical guest.

There will be a new episode of “SNL” on Saturday, Dec. 20 and it will be the last one for the year. Ariana Grande is expected to host with musical guest Cher. This isn’t the first time Grande will be hosting “SNL” as she hosted back in October 2024 and served as the musical guest in September 2014 and March 2024.

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Dec. 20, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

The new episode will air at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable or dealing with the NBCUniversal blackout on FuboTV can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Peacock are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Bowen Yang is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after eight seasons. Yang confirmed his exit early Saturday morning after rumors began circulating Friday afternoon. His final episode, which will be hosted by his “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande, will air tonight, Dec. 20.