How to watch Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, TV channel, start time
The first Sunday without football since August is leaving some fans looking for something to watch.
Luckily, Sunday, Feb. 16 features an incredible day of sports, capped off by an event 50 years in the making.
Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special airs on Sunday evening, featuring just about all your favorite former cast members, many celebrities and so much more.
The SNL 50 weekend kicked off with a rousing homecoming concert on Friday evening led by an incredible list of performers including Lady Gaga, Cher, Miley Cyrus, The Backstreet Boys and many more.
Here's everything you need to know in order to watch all of this historic SNL 50 event.
When is SNL 50th anniversary special?
SNL 50 is scheduled to air on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The show is expected to last three hours.
How to watch SNL 50?
SNL 50 will air on NBC on Sunday evening, which can be streamed with Sling.
Who will appear on SNL 50?
NBC confirmed that the following former cast members will appear at SNL 50:
- 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
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