Overview

• NBC confirmed Season 51 will debut live October 4 at 11:30 p.m. ET/10:30 CT on NBC and Peacock with next-day streaming on Peacock.
• Regulars such as Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang and Colin Jost are expected to return with no major departures announced.
• Host and musical guest spots for the premiere remain unfilled pending official announcements.
• Lorne Michaels is scouting new cast members known for strong character work rather than high-profile stand-up acts.
• Peacock subscribers can stream seasons 2–50 now with Season 51 episodes added the day after each live broadcast.