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Is ‘SNL’ new tonight (March 18, 2023)? Host, musical guest details

Gold Derby 3 days ago Marcus James Dixon

Is “SNL” new tonight (March 18, 2023)? NO. NBC’s late night sketch comedy series is taking three weeks off but will return on April 1, 2023 with host Quinta Brunson and musical guest Lil Yachty. In the meantime, scroll through our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the Season 48 hosts ranked worst to best. Do you agree or disagree with our choices?

The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 48 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Sarah Sherman and Devon Walker. (Cecily Strong only appeared in six episodes this season, as she missed the first three outings due to a stage play and the December 17 broadcast was her last ever.)

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 48 Cast

Here are the “Saturday Night Live” Season 48 hosts and musical guests:

#4801 Miles Teller/Kendrick Lamar — October 1, 2022

#4802 Brendan Gleeson/Willow — October 8, 2022

#4803 Megan Thee Stallion/Megan Thee Stallion — October 15, 2022

#4804 Jack Harlow/Jack Harlow — October 29, 2022

#4805 Amy Schumer/Steve Lacy — November 5, 2022

#4806 Dave Chappelle/Black Star — November 12, 2022

#4807 Keke Palmer/SZA — December 3, 2022

#4808 Steve Martin & Martin Short/Brandi Carlile — December 10, 2022

#4809 Austin Butler/Lizzo– December 17, 2022

#4810 Aubrey Plaza/Sam Smith — January 21, 2023