Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Fifth Episode of Season 52
Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Fifth Episode of Season 52

Nicholas RiceSat, November 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM UTC
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Druski, Julian Casablancas (left) and Albert Hammond Jr. (right) of The Strokes.Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns -
Saturday Night Live returns for the fith episode of season 52 on Nov. 7
Druski will serve as host and The Strokes will perform as the musical guest.
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’ fifth episode of season 52 will air on Saturday, Nov. 7.
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 seven wonderful seasons” on the show.
Here, find everything you about the fifth 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, Nov. 7
It is the fifth episode of season 52.
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Who is host and who is musical guest?
Druski will serve as host and The Strokes will perform as the musical guest.
It will mark the comedian’s first time hosting SNL, and the first time a social content creator has held the role in the show’s history.
The Strokes, meanwhile, return for their fifth time to perform.
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?
John Mulaney hosts the Nov. 14 episode of SNL.
He will be joined by Phoebe Bridgers as the musical performer.
Saturday Night Live airs weekends on NBC.
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