Here's everything you need to know about 'SNL' season 49, as it happens.
Saturday Night Live is closing out season 49 with a bang!
On May 2, NBC announced the lineup for the final two shows of the season. On May 11, SNL alum Maya Rudolph will return to host the show for the third time alongside musical guest Vampire Weekend.
A week later, Jake Gyllenhaal will also host for the third time with Sabrina Carpenter joining him as musical guest.
But before all that, Dua Lipa will pull double duty as both host and musical guest on May 4 as she continues to promote her upcoming third studio album, Radical Optimism.
"DOUBLE DUTY DUA," the "Levitating" singer previously wrote on Instagram, just one day after dropping "Illusion," the new song off the highly anticipated release.
The hosting gig will immediately follow the May 3 release of Radical Optimism, which the singer first announced back in March.
It's been an epic season of SNL thus far as Saltburn star Jacob Elordi helmed the first episode of the new year, alongside musical guest Reneé Rapp. Following Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake's SNL return on Jan. 27, The Bear star Ayo Edebiri made her SNL debut, alongside returning musical guest Jennifer Lopez. Season 49 has also included host and musical guest appearances from Josh Brolin, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney.
The NBC sketch comedy show kicked off its 49th season on Oct. 14, and brought SNL alum Pete Davidson back to Studio 8H to host the premiere. SNL was forced to go dark and cut its 48th season short due to the Writers Guild of America strike. However, with the WGA reaching a deal with the AMPTP, Saturday Night Live was able to return to TV.
Check out the full list of the hosts and musical guests who are lending their talent to season 49.
SNL Episode 1 -- Oct. 14, 2023
Pete Davidson hosted the season premiere, alongside the night's musical guest, rapper Ice Spice. The Dumb Money star departed the show following season 47, after eight seasons -- most in which he was the youngest cast member. Davidson joined the show when he was just 20 years old and was perhaps most popular for his self-effacing "Weekend Update" appearances.
SNL Episode 2 -- Oct. 21, 2023
Bad Bunny pulled double duty as host and musical guest on Oct. 21. He previously performed back in season 46, during an episode hosted by Regé-Jean Page, in which he made an appearance as an old-timey sailor in one of the night's more memorable sketches.
SNL Episode 3 -- Oct. 28, 2023
Acclaimed comedian Nate Bargatze -- best known for his GRAMMY-nominated stand-up show, The Greatest Average American -- made his debut SNL hosting appearance on Oct. 28. He was joined by the Foo Fighters, who made their ninth appearance as musical guests, and their first time back in Studio 8H since season 46.
SNL Episode 4 -- Nov. 11, 2023
Timothée Chalamet made his return to the SNL stage on Nov. 11. The Wonka star previously hosted the sketch comedy series in December 2020, during season 46. This time around, Chalamet was joined by musical guest boygenius.
SNL Episode 5 -- Nov. 18, 2023
Jason Momoa hosted SNL for the second time on Nov. 18, with Tate McRae making her musical guest debut.
SNL Episode 6 -- Dec. 2, 2023
Oscar winner Emma Stone joined the show's prestigious Five-Timers Club after four previous turns as host, and two memorable guest cameos. Stone was joined by first-time musical guest Noah Kahan.
SNL Episode 7 -- Dec. 9, 2023
Adam Driver returned for his fourth time hosting on Dec. 9, in support of his upcoming biopic, Ferrari. Olivia Rodrigo, meanwhile, made her second appearance as musical guest.
SNL Episode 8 -- Dec. 16, 2023
Kate McKinnon returned to Studio 8H for her first time hosting since leaving SNL at the end of season 47 in 2022. She was joined by Billie Eilish as a third-time musical guest.
SNL Episode 9 -- Jan. 20, 2024
The Priscilla star made his SNL debut, hosting the first episode of the New Year. He was joined by musical guest Reneé Rapp, just a week after the release of her feature film debut, playing Regina George in the musical reimagining of Mean Girls -- and a special appearance by Megan Thee Stallion on her Mean Girls collab with Rapp, "Not My Fault."
SNL Episode 10 -- Jan. 27, 2024
Dakota Johnson hosted SNL for the second time, with Justin Timberlake joining as the episode's musical guest. Timberlake made his return to Studio 8H for the first time since December 2013. He's previously served as a host five times and performed on the show six times, including his March 2000 debut with *NSYNC.
SNL Episode 11 -- Feb. 3, 2024
Newly-minted Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri made her SNL hosting debut on Feb. 3. The Bear star appeared alongside musical guest Jennifer Lopez, who made her fifth appearance on the variety series.
SNL Episode 12 -- Feb. 24, 2024
Standup comedian Shane Gillis -- who was originally cast in SNL season 45 before being fired for racist and homophobic jokes -- returned to 30 Rock to host, joined by musical guest 21 Savage.
SNL Episode 13 -- March 2, 2024
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney made her hosting debut on March 2, with country star Kacey Musgraves taking the musical stage. The appearance marked Musgraves' third on SNL -- she made history back in 2021 by becoming the first artist ever to perform nude on the late night show.
SNL Episode 14 -- March 9, 2024
Josh Brolin returned to SNL for his third hosting gig on March 9. Ariana Grande served as the musical guest after previously performing in 2014 and hosting and performing back in 2016.
SNL Episode 15 -- March 30, 2024
Ramy Youssef helmed SNL for his first time for the Easter show on March 30. The Poor Things star was joined by "Goosebumps" rapper Travis Scott, who previously performed in 2018 with guest host Awkwafina.
SNL Episode 16 -- April 6, 2024
Kristen Wiig, a seven year SNL alum now considered to be one of the greats, joined the illustrious Five-Timers Club on April 6. She hosted with musical guest RAYE, who made her debut on the long-running series.
SNL Episode 17 -- April 13, 2024
After a massively successful performance at the Oscars and his new film, The Fall Guy, debuting to rave reviews at SXSW, Gosling hosted the show alongside Chris Stapleton on April 13. The hosting gig marked Gosling's third and Stapleton's second.
SNL Episode 18 -- May 4, 2024
Just one day after she drops her third studio album, Radical Optimism, the Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter will pull double duty as host and musical guest on May 4. She previously appeared as musical guest back in 2021.
SNL Episode 16 -- May 11, 2024
Maya Rudolph will host SNL for the third on May 11 with Vampire Weekend serving as musical guest. Rudolph was part of the show's main cast from 2000 to 2007. As SNL gears up for its 50th anniversary, the comedian recently told ET that she's thought about the milestone "so much." She said, "It's such a big deal and I feel like it's my home, and I have a feeling it's going to be an enormous celebration."
SNL Episode 17 -- May 11, 2024
Also returning to host SNL for the third time is Jake Gyllenhaal. The actor will be joined by musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. Gyllenhaal previously hosted the comedy sketch show in 2007 and 2022.
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