SNL January Lineup: Wolfhard, Taylor, Skarsgård Host

Saturday Night Live returns from its midseason hiatus on January 17 with Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard hosting for the first time, joined by rapper A$AP Rocky as the musical guest, marking both performers' debuts on the long-running NBC sketch comedy series.

The 51st season, which premiered in October 2025, had paused after the December 20 episode hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as the musical guest. New episodes air Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and stream the following day on Peacock. Officials confirmed the January lineup on January 7, highlighting a mix of rising stars and established names to kick off the year's programming.

Wolfhard, 23, rose to fame as Mike Wheeler on Netflix's Stranger Things, which concluded its final season on New Year's Eve 2025. His hosting gig follows roles in films like It, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the 2024 biopic Saturday Night, which depicted the origins of SNL. A$AP Rocky, a New York native, will perform selections from his anticipated album Don't Be Dumb, expected to release soon after years of delays.

The following week, on January 24, singer-actress Teyana Taylor will host alongside Brooklyn rock band Geese. Taylor, who...