Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 21 episode

But will there be murder?

Emmy award-winning actor Martin Short will return to Rockefeller Plaza this weekend to host "Saturday Night Live" for the show's tenth episode of Season 50 this weekend.

The return marks the "Only Murders in the Building" star's third time hosting the long-time comedy show.

Short, 74, first appeared on the NBC late night series as a cast member from 1984 to 1985. Most recently he appeared as a co-host in December 2022 during Season 48 alongside fellow actor and comedian Steve Martin, 79.

Short is nominated for best actor in a comedy for the 2025 Golden Globes for the New York City-based murder series which just completed its fourth season on Hulu.

Last week, comedian Chris Rock hosted SNL and musician Gracie Abrams was the show's musical guest.

Here's what to know about the Dec. 21 show, including what time it airs and where to watch.

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How to watch 'SNL' on Dec. 21?

The Dec. 21 "SNL" episode will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Viewers can also stream it the next day on Peacock.

Watch SNL live with Fubo

Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on Dec. 21?

Hozier is the Dec. 21 musical guest this weekend.

The folk-rock singer's third album  “Unreal Unearth” is out now.

Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast?

James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President-elect Donald Trump, who claimed victory last month. Bowen Yang has played the role of Vice President-elect JD Vance.

Former cast member Maya Rudolph also 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

New cast members this season are:

• 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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