After over four decades of sketch comedy and music performances, the highly awaited 50th season of is soon to be live from New York.
The landmark season was impacted by but also the additions of Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickli. Fans can still expect to see familiar faces including Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang.
Straight off her third Emmy win for playing comedian Deborah Vance in HBO’s “Hacks,” is set to kick off Season 50 as the host.
Among other include returning comedians like and , as well as major stars like and . Performers for this season include , and .
Here’s what to know as the late-night comedy staple’s return Saturday night, including whether we can expect Maya Rudolph to return with her fan-favorite Kamala Harris impression.
When is the ‘SNL’ Season 50 premiere date?
The “Saturday Night Live” Season 50 premieres Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET.
Emmy-winning actor and comedian , who stars in the American comedy-drama television series “Hacks” is slated to host the season’s first show.
The shows musical guest will be Grammy Award-nominated artist .
The next four dates, hosts and musical guests are:
October 5
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October 12
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October 19
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November 2
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Where to watch ‘SNL’
“SNL” episodes will be available to watch live on NBC at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET.
Viewers can also stream it on .
Who is in the Season 50 ‘SNL’ cast?
Former cast member Maya Rudolph is set to in the lead-up to the November presidential election while will reprise his role as former President .
Season 50 returning cast members include:
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Michael Che
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Mikey Day
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Andrew Dismukes
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Chloe Fineman
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Heidi Gardner
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Marcello Hernández
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James Austin Johnson
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Colin Jost
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Michael Longfellow
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Ego Nwodim
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Ashley Padilla
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Sarah Sherman
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Kenan Thompson
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Devon Walker
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Emil Wakim
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Jane Wickline
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Bowen Yang
New cast members announced are:
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Ashley Padilla
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Emil Wakim
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Jane Wicklin
Meanwhile, , Molly Kearney and will not return this fall.
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