Sun Sep 28 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## SNL Season 51 Just Around the Corner, But Hold Your Horses This Weekend!
**NEW YORK, NY** – After celebrating its landmark 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live is gearing up for its 51st season. While fans are eager for fresh sketches and celebrity cameos, they’ll have to wait just a little longer. This Saturday, September 27th, 2025, NBC will be airing a rerun featuring Ariana Grande as host and Stevie Nicks as musical guest.
The highly anticipated season premiere is slated for October 4th, 2025. The new season will bring fresh faces to the cast, following a round of announcements revealing additions to the lineup. However, the show will also be bidding farewell to beloved cast members, including Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim, who will not be returning for Season 51.
So, while you won’t be getting a brand-new SNL episode this weekend, the rerun promises a trip down memory lane with past comedic gold. Tune in next week for the premiere of Season 51 and the start of a new era for the iconic comedy show.
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