At almost 50 years old, Saturday Night Live continues to be a cherished staple of the small screen. The sketch comedy series has, from the start, been a proving ground for some of the best comedians in the business. The pioneering program remains one of the most anticipated appointment series on television, too, because of its sharp satire, on-the-nose political impressions, hilarious shorts, and an exciting array of guest hosts. For many fans, it’s simply a can’t-miss whenever there’s a new episode. So is SNL new this weekend? Here are the details.

Is SNL new this weekend?

Yes, Saturday Night Live is new this weekend, airing on April 14.  Barbie‘s Ryan Gosling will take the SNL stage once again — and we have a few wishlist items for this appearance already — with Chris Stapleton as the musical guest. Gosling made a colorful cameo in last week’s episode to congratulate Kristen Wiig on joining the Five-Timers Club.

In the preview for Saturday’s episode above, Gosling is shown nervously approaching Stapleton’s dressing room in hopes of getting an autograph and, once inside, he finds his shiny cowboy hat and simply has to put it on. It’s got tons of Mojo Dojo Casa House vibes, so clearly fans are in for some fun when this episode airs.

In another, Gosling bemoans his decision not to dress appropriately for Stapleton.

What else is on SNL‘s upcoming schedule?

NBC has not yet revealed additional episode plans, but we will update this post when that information is available.

How can I watch SNL?

Saturday Night Live airs on Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Episodes are also available to stream Peacock, which boasts a sprawling library of all 49 seasons.

Who else has hosted this season of SNL?

SNL kicked off its 49th season in mid-October, with former full-time cast member Pete Davidson and has since hosted a variety of intriguing talents. Here’s a list of the episodes so far.

Saturday Night Live, Season 49, 11:30 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock

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