Saturday Night Live Season 48 Premiere Date, Host, Musical Guest Announced

NBC's long-running sketch comedy series returns on October 1st with Oscar Isaac and Charli XCX

SNL's 48th season will premiere on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, on NBC at 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT.

The season premiere will be hosted by Oscar Isaac, star of Marvel's Moon Knight and Dune, making his SNL hosting debut.

The musical guest for the premiere will be Charli XCX, the English singer-songwriter known for her hit songs "Boom Clap" and "Fancy". This will be Charli XCX's second time performing on SNL.

SNL's 48th season is expected to feature a mix of new and returning cast members, including Michael Che, Colin Jost, Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Aidy Bryant, Bowen Yang, and Chloe Fineman.

The show will also likely address current events and pop culture topics in its signature satirical style.

What to expect from SNL season 48

SNL is known for its topical humor and star-studded guests, and season 48 is expected to be no different.

The show will likely feature sketches on everything from the upcoming midterm elections to the latest celebrity scandals.

SNL is also known for its musical guests, and season 48 is expected to feature a diverse range of artists, from hip-hop to pop to rock.

How to watch SNL season 48

SNL airs live on NBC on Saturdays at 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT.

The show is also available to stream on Peacock, NBC's streaming service.

Conclusion

SNL is one of the most popular and influential sketch comedy shows in television history.

The show's 48th season is expected to be another great year of laughs and satire.