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The last time Saturday Night Live fans were treated to a new Season 51 episode was on March 14. Pop star Harry Styles pulled double duty and delivered in sketches like “MAHAspital,” “Sebastian Maniscalco: New Lawyer” and the St. Patty’s-themed “She’s an Irish Dancer.”
Since then, SNL has been on a brief hiatus. It’s worth noting that Saturday Night Live UK aired new episodes with Hosts Tina Fey and Jamie Dornan in the meantime, and you can stream them both on Peacock now.
Of course, this begs the question: Is tonight the night? Is there a new episode of SNL on April 4?
Keep reading to find the details about tonight’s Host and Musical Guest.
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Is there a new SNL episode tonight, April 4, 2026?
Yes, Saturday Night Live is new tonight!
The April 4 episode begins at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
Who’s SNL‘s April 4 Host and Musical Guest?
Jack Black and Jack White!
Fans have been counting down the days until this special “Black-and-White” episode airs.
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Black reprises his role as the voice of Bowser in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, out in theaters now.
Former cast member Amy Poehler called Black her “all-time favorite host” during an April 2025 episode of her Good Hang podcast, and we’re sure many fans agree. Black’s talent as an actor, musician in the duo Tenacious D, and larger-than-life comedic presence make him such a versatile star.
Black’s musical counterpart for the evening has an impressive SNL resume as well. Tonight’s episode will mark White’s seventh appearance performing, dating back to his debut with The White Stripes in 2002 (watch that here).
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How many times has Jack Black hosted SNL?
When Black steps back onto the Studio 8H stage tonight, it will officially mark his fifth time hosting. He previously hosted on January 19, 2002; October 4, 2003; December 17, 2005; and April 5, 2025.
As he confirms in his promo above, that means he’s becoming a member of the SNL Five-Timers Club.
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Who is hosting the April 11 SNL episode?
Next week, actor Colman Domingo will Host, and Brazilian “Envolver” singer-songwriter Anitta will be the Musical Guest.
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With back-to-back new episodes, it’s going to be a very entertaining next two weeks.
