SNL Returns from Olympics Hiatus February 28

Saturday Night Live returns from a hiatus imposed by NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a trio of episodes beginning February 28. The long-running sketch comedy series, now in its 51st season, will feature actor Connor Storrie as host and Mumford & Sons as musical guest for the February 28 broadcast, marking the first new installment since January 31.

The show premiered its current season on October 4, 2025, with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat performing as musical guest. Subsequent episodes included Amy Poehler on October 11 with Role Model, Sabrina Carpenter handling double duty on October 18, Miles Teller and Brandi Carlile on November 1, Nikki Glaser and Sombr on November 8, and Glen Powell with Olivia Dean on November 15. The year closed with Melissa McCarthy and Dijon on December 6, Josh O'Connor and Lily Allen on December 13, and Ariana Grande with Cher on December 20.

Entering 2026, the series welcomed first-time hosts Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things on January 17 alongside A$AP Rocky, Teyana Taylor with Geese on January 24, and Alexander Skarsgård joined by Cardi B on January 31. That final January episode marked the program's 1,000th regular broadcast...