Host, musical guest, cast, how to watch the show December 21

On December 22, 2024By Littum

But will there be murder?

Emmy Award-winning actor Martin Short returns 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-running comedy show.

Card, 74first appeared on NBC late night series as a cast from 1984 to 1985. He most recently 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 finished 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 you need to know about the Dec. 21 show, including when it’s airing and where you can watch it.

How to watch ‘SNL’ on December 21st?

The Dec. 21 “SNL” episode will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT.

Viewers can also stream the next day Peacock.

Watch SNL live with Fubo

Who Is the ‘SNL’ Musical Guest on Dec. 21?

Hozier is the musical guest on December 21 this weekend.

The folk-rock singer’s third album “Unreal Excavation” is out now.

Who’s in the Season 50 ‘SNL’ Cast?

James Austin Johnson reprized his role as President-elect Donald Trump, who claimed victory last month. Bowen Yang has played the role of Vice President 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 recurring cast members include:

Michael Che
Mikey day
Andrew Dismukes
Chloe Fineman
Heidi Gardner
Marcello Hernandez
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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