Let's be real: Saturday Night Live's blue and pink index card announcements truly keep us going, and as the beloved comedy show is coming up on its 50th anniversary, they might as well fill out a scroll. And by that, I mean the guest appearances on SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration are truly stacked. From comedy legends like Martin Short, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, and Adam Sandler to new-gen A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Bad Bunny, and Ayo Edebiri, anyone who's anyone will play a part in the special, which is reportedly twice as long as its standard 90-minute program.
So...consider us seated! Here's everything you need to know about SNL50—including how to watch and stream the show.
When does the SNL50 anniversary special come out?
Get ready to set a reminder, because SNL50 surprisingly doesn't land on a Saturday. The anniversary special actually airs on Sunday, February 16 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST.
How to watch SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration
The special will air on NBC and will also be streaming live on Peacock.
Who's going to be in SNL50?
Glad you asked, because there are truly so many folks hitting up Studio 8H on February 16. Ahem, here's a full list of everyone who's been announced so far:
- Adam Driver
- Ayo Edebiri
- Bad Bunny
- Dave Chappelle
- John Mulaney
- Kim Kardashian
- Martin Short
- Pedro Pascal
- Peyton Manning
- Quinta Brunson
- Robert De Niro
- Scarlett Johansson
- Steve Martin
- Tom Hanks
- Woody Harrelson
- Adam Sandler
- Amy Poehler
- Andy Samberg
- Chevy Chase
- Chris Rock
- Eddie Murphy
- Fred Armisen
- Garrett Morris
- Jane Curtin
- Jason Sudeikis
- Jimmy Fallon
- Kate McKinnon
- Kenan Thompson
- Kristen Wiig
- Laraine Newman
- Maya Rudolph
- Molly Shannon
- Pete Davidson
- Seth Meyers
- Tina Fey
- Tracy Morgan
- Will Ferrell
- Will Forte
Who are the musical guests for SNL50?
The lineup just dropped for all the musical guests, and yep, it's just as good as you'd expect.
Included on the list are:
- Paul McCartney
- Miley Cyrus
- Brittany Howard
- Paul Simon
- Lil Wayne
- Sabrina Carpenter
- The Roots
Oh, and lucky for SNL music lovers, there was also a Homecoming concert live from Radio City Music Hall on Friday, February 14.
Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn't catching a concert or live-tweeting awards shows, you can likely find her judging DJ sets at parties.
