See every 'SNL' season 48 host and musical guest (original) (raw)
The lights are back on in Studio 8H.
When Saturday Night Live returned for season 48 of the Emmy-winning NBC sketch show, some things looked a little different. At the end of the previous season, SNL said goodbye to longtime cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Kyle Mooney, and over the summer the show announced that Melissa Villaseñor, Alex Moffat, Aristotle Athari, and Chris Redd also would not return. Later, Cecily Strong also announced her exit after the Christmas show. To fill some gaps, season 48 welcomed four new featured players: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker.
Having a hard time dealing with all that change? Don't worry, SNL mainstay Kenan Thompson is still around to guide us through his record 20th season on the cast.
'SNL' season 48 hosts Megan Thee Stallion, Brendan Gleeson, and Miles Teller. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Read on to see who's hosting each new episode and who they'll be introducing as musical guest.
Season 48 premiere: Miles Teller and Kendrick Lamar
Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller hosted SNL for the first time on the season 48 premiere on Oct. 1. Musical guest Kendrick Lamar made his third appearance on the show. Watch Teller's monologue below, and read our recap of the full premiere episode, which included special guests Jon Hamm and Shaun White.
Oct. 8, 2022: Brendan Gleeson and Willow
Mr. Mercedes star Brendan Gleeson hosted for the first time on Oct. 8 and was joined by a surprise guest: his The Banshees of Inisherin costar Colin Farrell. The night's musical guest was Willow — the daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith who recently dropped her surname — who also popped up last season to perform "Psychofreak" with Camila Cabello. Watch Farrell join Gleeso in the monologue below, and read our full episode 2 recap.
Oct. 15, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion hosted for the first time on Oct. 15 and joined the likes of Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and others who have pulled double duty as both host and musical guest on the same episode. It marked the Grammy winner's second time as musical guest. Watch her monologue below, and read our episode 3 recap.
Oct. 29, 2022: Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow followed in Megan Thee Stallion & Co.'s footsteps and pulled double duty as host and musical guest on the Oct. 29 episode. It marked the rapper's second time as musical guest. Watch his monologue below, and read our episode 4 recap.
Nov. 5, 2022: Amy Schumer and Steve Lacy
After a long string of first-timers, SNL brought back its first returning host of the season. Amy Schumer headlined the Nov. 5 episode, joined by musical guest Steve Lacy. The comedian hosted twice before, in 2015 and 2018, and she recently revived her own sketch show, Inside Amy Schumer, after a six-year hiatus. Watch her monologue below, and read our episode recap.
Nov. 12, 2022: Dave Chappelle and Black Star
Dave Chappelle hosted for a third time on the Nov. 12 episode, while hip-hop duo Black Star served as musical guest. The comedian previously hosted in November of 2016 and 2020. Watch his monologue below, and read our episode recap 6 recap here.
Dec. 3, 2022: Keke Palmer and SZA
Keke Palmer made her hosting debut on the Dec. 3 episode, alongside musical guest SZA. The show was full of surprises, including the Nope star announcing her pregnancy during the monologue and Kenan Thompson reuniting with his childhood comedy partner Kel Mitchell for a delightful Kenan & Kel reboot sketch. Watch Palmer's monologue below, and read our episode 7 recap.
Dec. 10, 2022: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Brandi Carlile
Two very familiar faces returned to Studio 8H when Steve Martin and Martin Short cohosted the Dec. 10 show, joined by musical guest Brandi Carlile. Both have a long history with SNL: Short is a former cast member who's hosted three times, and Martin has hosted a whopping 15 times. (Does that mean he has three Five-Timers jackets?). The longtime friends and collaborators were briefly joined by their Only Murders in the Building costar Selena Gomez, who popped into their monologue and again for the final sketch, returning the favor after Martin made a cameo when she hosted last season. Watch the pair's monologue below, and read our episode 8 recap.
Dec. 17, 2022: Austin Butler and Lizzo
Elvis has entered the building: Austin Butler was tapped to host the final show of 2022, headlining the Dec. 17 episode. Although the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were originally named as musical guest for the episode, NBC later announced Lizzo would take over due to an illness in the band. Lizzo previously served as both host and musical guest for last season's Easter show. The Christmas show was also the last episode for longtime cast member Cecily Strong, who announced her departure. Watch the actor's monologue below, and read our episode 9 recap.
Jan. 21, 2023: Aubrey Plaza and Sam Smith
SNL ushered in the new year with even more first-time hosts. Aubrey Plaza was up first, hosting the first show of 2023 on Jan. 21, with special appearances by her _Parks and Recreation pal Amy Poehler, as well as cameos from Allison Williams, Tony Hawk, and the Property Brothers. Sam Smith served as musical guest for the third time, and brought two special guests of their own: Kim Petras and Sharon Stone. Watch Plaza take viewers on a tour backstage in her monologue below, and read our episode 10 recap.
Jan. 28, 2023: Michael B. Jordan and Lil Baby
Michael B. Jordan hosted for the first time on Jan. 28. The Creed IIIstar was joined by fellow first-timer Lil Baby as musical guest. Watch Jordan discuss returning to the same location he filmed one of his first acting jobs on All My Children in his monologue below, and read our episode 11 recap.
Feb. 4, 2023: Pedro Pascal and Coldplay
The Last of Us and The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal kicked off February with a charming SNL debut alongside musical guest Coldplay making their seventh appearance. The actor was also joined by longtime friend Sarah Paulson in a sketch about the pair being mommy and daddy. Watch Pascal's monologue — featuring a Baby Yoda shoutout — below, and read our episode 12 recap.
Feb. 25, 2023: Woody Harrelson and Jack White
Welcome to the Five-Timers Club, Woody Harrelson! The Zombieland star, who most recently popped up on SNL a handful of times back in 2019 to play then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, made his fifth appearance as host on Feb. 25. He was joined by musical guest Jack White, who also made his fifth appearance on the show, including both solo performances and as a member of the White Stripes. To mark the occasion, both Harrelson and White were presented with their Fiver-Timer jackets at the end of the show with a little help from fellow club member Scarlett Johansson. Watch Harrelson's monologue below, and read our episode 13 recap.
March 4, 2023: Travis Kelce and Kelsea Ballerini
Travis Kelce went from the big game to the Studio 8H stage. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end — who just won Super Bowl LVII, beating his own brother, Jason Kelce, and the Philadelphia Eagles — hosted the March 4 episode joined by first-time musical guest Kelsea Ballerini. Watch Kelce's monologue featuring a cameo from his brother below, and read our episode 14 recap.
March 11, 2023: Jenna Ortega and the 1975
She danced, danced, danced with her hands, hands, hands above her head, head, head. And then she waltzed onto the SNL stage. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega made her hosting debut March 11 — the same weekend her new movie, Scream VI, hit theaters — joined by second-time musical guest the 1975. Watch Ortega's monologue, which included a special appearance from Wednesday costar and SNL alum Fred Armisen, below, and read our episode 15 recap.
April 1, 2023: Quinta Brunson and Lil Yachty
Class was in session at Studio 8H as Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson hosted SNL for the first time on April 1. The Emmy winner was joined by musical guest Lil Yachty for the April Fool's Day episode. Watch Brunson make a dig at Friends and share a video Barack Obama made for her mom in her monologue below, and read our episode 16 recap.
April 8, 2023: Molly Shannon and Jonas Brothers
Superstar SNL alum Molly Shannon (1995-2001) returned to host on April 8 after lasting MC'ing in 2007. The Other Two and I Love That for You star was joined by the Jonas Brothers as musical guest. The JoBros also joined Shannon in a sketch as she revived her beloved Sally O'Malley ("I'm 50!") character. Watch Shannon also reference her signature Superstar pose in her monologue below (featuring cameos from Lorne Michaels and Martin Short), and read our episode 17 recap.
April 15, 2023: Ana de Armas and Karol G
Oscar-nominated Blonde star Ana de Armas hosted for the first time on April 15 joined by fellow first-timer Karol G as musical guest. The Ghosted star began her monologue in Spanish and then shared that when she moved to the U.S. from Cuba at 26 she learned English by watching Friends. Watch her discuss having Chandler Bing as a language tutor in her charming monologue below, and read our episode 18 recap.
May 6, 2023: Pete Davidson and Lil Uzi Vert — well, almost
Pete Davidson was set to return to Studio 8H to host SNL on May 6, nearly a year since he left the cast after the season 47 finale on May 21, 2022; however, the show was canceled one day into production week due to the Writers Guild of America strike, which essentially ended the season. The Bupkis star was set to be joined by Lil Uzi Vert as musical guest. There is no word yet on if Davidson will return once the strike is resolved.
Pete Davidson on 'Saturday Night Live'. Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
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