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There are a variety of ways to celebrate Saturday Night Live‘s historic 50th anniversary, and we’re here to pump (clap) you up with information. First, an exceptional four-part docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,

NBC’s live sketch comedy variety show returns to our screens soon after a four-week break. Here’s who will be entertaining us.

He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.

GloRilla — the Grammy-nominated 25-year-old rapper and Frayser native — will appear as the musical guest on the Jan. 18 edition of “Saturday Night Live,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. GloRilla will make her “SNL” debut on an episode hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle.

Live season 50 rolled into the holiday hiatus with some strong momentum. However, SNL fans are eager for the sketch show to reappear in the new year. SNL last aired a new episode on December 21, 2024.