Overview
- First-time host Alexander Skarsgård led Season 51, Episode 12, with Cardi B returning as musical guest.
- Stellan Skarsgård made two surprise appearances alongside his son, including a Scandinavian drama spoof and Marcello Hernández’s “Immigrant Dad Show.”
- Cardi B performed “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime” and also popped into a sketch as a surprise cameo.
- The live broadcast was the final episode before a planned three-week hiatus for NBC’s 2026 Winter Games coverage, with the show slated to return later in February.
- Notable moments included a cold open focused on ICE featuring Pete Davidson, reflecting a season in flux after recent cast exits and reshuffled screen time.