No, there is no new episode of SNL tonight, Jan. 3. The last new episode of 2025 aired on Dec. 20, when host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher helped say good-bye to cast member Bowen Yang, who left the show after that night.

Jeremy Culhane, Veronika Slowikowska, Tommy Brennan, Ben Marshall, and Kam Patterson shared what it's been like to join SNL in a new video.

In addition to returning Season 50 performers including Ashley Padilla, Jane Wickline, Bowen Yang , and longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson, the show welcomed five new Featured Players for Season 51 in October 2025: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.

Bowen Yang is exiting Studio 8H. Following departures from Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, Yang will exit the cast of "Saturday Night Live."

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bowen Yang, a fan-favorite cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” is leaving the series after this week’s episode. Representatives for Yang and “Saturday Night ...

Original ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Chevy Chase has caused no shortage of controversy through his 50-year career in comedy, including feuds and lawsuits