Saturday Night Live SNL50: The Anniversary Special (NBC, Sunday, February 16, 2025)

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Live from New York, it’s a half-century of laughs! Saturday Night Live hits a milestone with its 50th-anniversary special, and NBC is pulling out all the stops. This three-hour, live, primetime extravaganza will feature a reunion of cast members spanning the show’s five decades, alongside appearances by iconic hosts and musical guests.

Expect a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting classic sketches, unforgettable characters, and musical moments that have defined SNL’s legacy. Will we see a reprisal of Wayne’s World? A return of the Church Lady? A glimpse of Mary Katherine Gallagher’s awkward Superstar dance? Only Lorne Michaels knows for sure.

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While celebrating past glories is a given, the special also presents a chance for current cast members to leave their mark. Will they rise to the occasion, or crumble under the weight of comedic history? This is SNL, so expect both soaring triumphs and spectacular flameouts.

Whatever unfolds, the SNL 50th anniversary special is sure to be a television event. Tune in Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC to witness the mayhem.

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