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What time is the 'SNL' 50th anniversary episode tonight? Here's where to watch and stream


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Five decades later, it's time.

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary episode airs Sunday night.

The live, three-hour special airs one day after the late-night comedy show's first episode from 1975 re-aired on NBC Saturday night.

Featured guests for the anniversary episode include 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.

On Feb. 10, NBC confirmed the following former cast members will also appear on the special: Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, Will Forte.

But what time is the "SNL" 50th anniversary episode? Where is it being streamed? Here's what to know about the highly-anticipated show.

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'SNL 50: The Anniversary Special': Date, time, how to watch

The "SNL" 50th Anniversary Special telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Viewers can watch it on NBC or stream the show on Peacock.

Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast?

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 Paste BN. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.