Overview

• The episode airs live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET with next‑day streaming on Peacock; live TV services such as Fubo, DIRECTV Stream and Sling carry NBC in many markets.
• Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow announced exits in recent weeks, with multiple outlets reporting Heidi Gardner's departure as well.
• Ben Marshall moves from the writers' room to featured player, joining newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska.
• Amy Poehler is slated to host on Oct. 11 with Role Model as musical guest, followed by Sabrina Carpenter pulling double duty on Oct. 18.
• Bad Bunny marks his second SNL hosting turn during the same week he was named Super Bowl LX halftime headliner, while Doja Cat makes her debut as the musical performer.