Overview

• The show marks its 50th anniversary on October 11, 2025, continuing its live broadcasts from Studio 8H in New York.
• James Austin Johnson opened the new season by portraying President Trump and joking about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
• Recent pressure on late-night comedy was highlighted by reports that Trump’s criticism of Jimmy Kimmel nearly led to Kimmel’s removal.
• SNL’s weekly production cycle runs from Monday pitch meetings to a live 90‑minute broadcast, still overseen by longtime producer Lorne Michaels.
• The program holds an Emmy record with 338 nominations and 93 wins, and Michaels has 102 nominations and 21 wins according to the Emmys.