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When is 'SNL' 50th anniversary episode? Date, time, where to watch, special guests

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
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Live from New York it's 'SNL 50: The Anniversary Special' and the much-anticipated show is set to air next weekend.

But not on Saturday Night.

The live, three-hour special comedy show will air on Feb. 16, one day after the late-night comedy show's first 1975 episode is slated to re-air on NBC.

Woody Harrelson wearing a Rhode Island Film and Television ball cap. Harrelson is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”
Woody Harrelson wearing a Rhode Island Film and Television ball cap. Harrelson is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”

The special will feature appearances by Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson.

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Additional names will be announced at a later date.

Kim Kardashian in attendance with Saint West at the In Season Tournament quarterfinal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. She is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”
Kim Kardashian in attendance with Saint West at the In Season Tournament quarterfinal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. She is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”

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How to watch 'SNL 50: The Anniversary Special' on Sunday, Feb. 16

The "SNL" telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and can be watched on NBC and on Peacock.

Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast?

James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump. Bowen Yang has played the role of Vice President-elect JD Vance.

Former cast member Maya Rudolph played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November presidential election.

Season 50 returning cast members include:

  • Michael Che

  • Mikey Day

  • Andrew Dismukes

  • Chloe Fineman

  • Heidi Gardner

  • Marcello Hernández

  • James Austin Johnson

  • Colin Jost

  • Michael Longfellow

  • Ego Nwodim

  • Ashley Padilla

  • Sarah Sherman

  • Kenan Thompson

  • Devon Walker

  • Emil Wakim

  • Jane Wickline

  • Bowen Yang

Peyton Manning during Pro Bowl Games practice at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Manning is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”
Peyton Manning during Pro Bowl Games practice at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Manning is among a slew of special guest set to appear on NBC’s highly-anticipated “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”

New cast members this season are:

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  • Ashley Padilla

  • Emil Wakim

  • Jane Wicklin

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Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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