Overview
- The January 17 broadcast marked SNL’s first episode of 2026 after a four‑week hiatus.
- Wolfhard’s monologue about growing up on the Netflix series was interrupted by surprise on‑stage appearances from Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin.
- A pre‑taped parody referenced the rumored secret finale and featured Kenan Thompson as Eleven with the trio appearing in an Iceland set piece.
- The sketch package also teased spoof spinoffs for series favorites, including a Sex and the City‑style take and faux shows like Strangerous Minds and The Wheeler Report.
- Sabrina Carpenter and Jason Momoa made surprise cameos during other sketches, A$AP Rocky performed as musical guest, and SNL announced Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård as the next two hosts.