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Saturday Night Live Returns for Historic Season 51

8/3/2025

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"Saturday Night Live" is set to kick off its highly anticipated Season 51 on October 4, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. While the host and musical guest remain a mystery, the show continues to shine, boasting an impressive 30 Emmy nominations this year, solidifying its legacy as the most nominated program in Emmy history with a staggering 338 nominations and 90 wins.

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"Saturday Night Live" is set to kick off its highly anticipated Season 51 on October 4, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. While the host and musical guest remain a mystery, the show continues to shine, boasting an impressive 30 Emmy nominations this year, solidifying its legacy as the most nominated program in Emmy history with a staggering 338 nominations and 90 wins.