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Saturday Night Live airs a Melissa McCarthy rerun tonight, not a new episode. Fans must wait until April 4 for fresh SNL content. Discover what episode is airing and what’s coming next.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Tonight (March 28): Rerun from December 6, 2025 with Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon
- McCarthy’s milestone: This marks her sixth time hosting the legendary sketch comedy show
- SNL returns live: April 4, 2026 with Jack Black hosting and Jack White as musical guest
- Air time: Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET/10:30 p.m. CT/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock
No New Episode Tonight: SNL Takes a Break
Saturday Night Live is not airing a fresh episode tonight. The show is currently in its Season 51 hiatus, with the last new episode having aired on March 14, 2026. That episode featured Harry Styles hosting and performing as musical guest, delivering memorable sketches and performances.
Instead of original content, viewers will enjoy a rerun of an episode fans loved. The network announced earlier this week that both March 21 and March 28 would feature classic reruns rather than live performances.
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Melissa McCarthy Returns in Tonight’s Rerun
Tonight’s rerun episode originally aired on December 6, 2025, with comedy legend Melissa McCarthy hosting. This was McCarthy’s sixth time hosting SNL, cementing her status as one of the show’s most beloved recurring hosts.
Musical guest Dijon performed throughout the episode. McCarthy delivered hysterical work in sketches, including a wonderfully dark Christmas sketch called “A Helping Hand.” She also crashed Weekend Update as Michael Che’s stepmom in an unforgettable cameo.
| Detail | Information |
| Episode Air Date | December 6, 2025 |
| Host | Melissa McCarthy (6th time) |
| Musical Guest | Dijon |
| Highlights | Weekend Update cameo, Christmas sketches |
“SNL returns next week with a new episode when the show returns with an all-new Season 51 episode with Jack Black as Host and Jack White as the Musical Guest.”
— NBC Insider, Official SNL Coverage
The Next New Episode Brings the Jacks
Jack Black will host SNL on April 4, 2026, marking his fourth hosting appearance and potentially his entry into the prestigious Five-Timers Club. Jack White of The White Stripes will perform as musical guest.
This pairing has captured fans’ attention after a surprise promo from comedian Woody Harrelson in Season 48 predicted this exact combination. The anticipation has been building for months, and the April 4 episode promises to be must-watch television for SNL fans.
Where to Watch SNL Tonight and Stay Updated
Peacock streams new SNL episodes the next day after NBC broadcasts. Subscriptions unlock access to all 51 seasons of Saturday Night Live, including the full December 6 Melissa McCarthy episode airing tonight as a rerun.
The show airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on Saturday nights. Season 51 continues with fresh episodes beginning April 4, so mark your calendars now to catch Jack Black’s highly anticipated hosting debut and exclusive Jack White musical performances.
