Live from New York, Sabrina Carpenter pulls double duty as both the host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” tonight!
While this marks Carpenter’s first time hosting the iconic sketch series, she’s no stranger to the “SNL” stage. She made her Studio 8H debut in May 2024, performing “Espresso” and “Feather / Nonsense,” and also appeared in a pre-taped “Scooby Doo” sketch alongside episode host Jake Gyllenhaal.
The “Manchild” singer returned to 30 Rock in February 2025 as part of the “SNL50” anniversary special. She opened that show with a duet of “Homeward Bound” alongside Paul Simon and took part in the “Domingo: Vow Renewal” sketch featuring Marcelo Hernández, Pedro Pascal, and Bad Bunny.
This week, the “SNL” social channels teased Carpenter’s upcoming episode with a “Sex and the City”-inspired promo. In the clip, Carpenter narrates, “New York is one big apple, and I’m taking my bite at ‘Saturday Night Live.’”
### When Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ On?
“SNL” is back tonight, October 18. The episode will air live coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.
### How to Watch Sabrina Carpenter on ‘SNL’ for Free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch “Saturday Night Live” for free. One popular option is DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial and starts at $39.99/month. It includes plenty of subscription options and genre packs featuring NBC.
You can also watch “SNL” for free with a Peacock Premium trial (seven days free, then $16.99/month). Peacock additionally streams new “SNL” episodes in full on Sunday mornings.
### ‘SNL’ Season 51 Schedule
After tonight’s episode, “Saturday Night Live” goes on a two-week hiatus. Here are the confirmed episode dates for the remainder of Season 51, running through the end of 2025:
– November 1: Miles Teller, with Brandi Carlile
– November 8: Nikki Glaser, with Sombr
– November 16: Host TBA
– December 13: Host TBA
– December 20: Host TBA
### ‘SNL’ Season 51 Cast
Five cast members departed “SNL” between seasons, but the cast also expanded by five new members. Expect to see familiar faces and fresh talent in tonight’s sketches and throughout the season.
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Stay tuned for all the laughs and memorable moments as Sabrina Carpenter takes the “SNL” stage tonight!
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