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SNL Repeats Ariana Grande; Bowen Yang’s Final Show

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NBC aired a repeat of December 20, 2025 SNL episode hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher on April 25, 2026, not a show.
The repeat marked Bowen Yang’s last appearance after six-and-a-half seasons.
NBC will air an episode on May 2, 2026 with Olivia Rodrigo as host and musical guest.
Episodes are scheduled for May 9, 2026 (Matt Damon hosting, Noah Kahan) and May 16, 2026 (Will Ferrell hosting, Paul McCartney).

History

Historical Context

NBC launched Saturday Night Live on October 11 1975 with George Carlin hosting; Lorne Michaels’ live sketch format quickly became a cultural staple. The show celebrated its 50th season in 2024, underscoring five decades of influence. In 2026 NBC rebroadcast the December 2025 Ariana Grande episode, marking Bowen Yang’s final appearance and continuing the network’s tradition of special airings during host transitions.

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Story summary

NBC aired a repeat of December 20, 2025 SNL episode hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher on April 25, 2026, not a show.
The repeat marked Bowen Yang’s last appearance after six-and-a-half seasons.
NBC will air an episode on May 2, 2026 with Olivia Rodrigo as host and musical guest.
Episodes are scheduled for May 9, 2026 (Matt Damon hosting, Noah Kahan) and May 16, 2026 (Will Ferrell hosting, Paul McCartney).

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