SNL 50th Anniversary Special Draws 14.8 Million Viewers, NBC's Largest Primetime Audience in Five Years

The star-studded celebration featured iconic sketches, musical performances, and surprise appearances, marking a milestone for the legendary show.

The 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special averaged 14.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, more than tripling the show's current season average of 4.9 million viewers.
The special became NBC's most-watched primetime entertainment broadcast since the 2020 Golden Globes and the fourth-most-watched entertainment telecast on Peacock.
Highlights included celebrity cameos from Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, and Adam Driver, along with musical performances by Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, and Sabrina Carpenter.
The event revived popular sketches like 'Black Jeopardy' and 'Scared Straight,' featuring returning cast members such as Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, and Kenan Thompson.
Adam Sandler closed the night with a heartfelt tribute song celebrating 50 years of the show, honoring past cast members, writers, and behind-the-scenes contributors.