With SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration, Saturday Night Live (SNL) comes with its special live transmission in commemoration of the 50th anniversary. The program is due to air on Sunday, February 16, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), through NBC and streamed on Peacock. The three-hour-long special includes a roster of guests and appearances by several SNL alumni, including Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, and Will Ferrell, along with past hosts Steve Martin and Tom Hanks. Musical acts include Paul McCartney and Miley Cyrus. Leslie Jones will also host the red-carpet pre-show starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. This 50th-anniversary special marks a moment in the history of SNL as an influence on comedy and entertainment since its premiere on October 11, 1975.
