The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2026, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night,

Here's the answer about Saturday Night Live this week if it's new or a rerun on Saturday, April 18 2026.

A new "SNL" episode won't air this week. The next episode, featuring a first-time host, is scheduled for May 2. The most recent episode aired April 11, when "Euphoria" star Colman Domingo hosted for the first time.

Pulling double duty as musical guest and host, Rodrigo moved from crystal-trimmed Aquazzura heels to logo-strap flats for "Drop Dead," extending the romantic aesthetic of her new album era.

Olivia Rodrigo is serving as both host and musical guest

The May 2 show will mark Rodrigo's third time as musical guest and her first time hosting. "I'm so, so excited. It's always been a huge dream of mine, and so I'm so grateful that Lorne let me do it," Rodrigo told "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon on April 30.

But “SNL UK,” the brand-new British counterpart to the 51-year-old American sketch-comedy series is, frankly, kicking NYC’s arse. I watch both shows every week — UK airs here Sundays on Peacock — and the pattern is clear.

Aimee Lou Wood poked fun at last year's controversial "SNL" spoof of her in the promo for this week's forthcoming "SNL U.K." installment.