The new Jan. 17 episode of "SNL" will be hosted by Finn Wolfhard in his hosting debut. Wolfhard's gig comes just weeks after the finale of "Stranger Things" dropped on Netflix Dec. 31. Wolfhard starred in the show as Mike Wheeler since it premiered in 2016.

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.

A new episode of Saturday Night Live airs tonight, January 17, 2026. Here’s the confirmed schedule, host, musical guest, and where to watch live or stream.

One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor will make her debut as host on Jan. 24, after recently winning a Golden Globe for the film. Fellow SNL first-timers Geese will join Taylor as the musical guest. SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST. New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays (they're available to stream later).

New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays, and they are later available to stream. Next up, Teyana Taylor will host and Geese will perform as the musical guest during the Jan. 24 episode. The Jan. 31 episode will then see Alexander Skarsgård host and Cardi B perform musical guest duties.

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2026, 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, Jan. 17, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard is slated to emcee the first show of 2026. The "Stranger Things" and "It" star joins the likes of Glen Powell, Melissa McCarthy, Josh O'Connor and Ariana Grande in hosting "SNL" during season 51.