Live” is kicking off its 2025 season with a bang, as Dave Chappelle returns to host the show on January 18. This will be Chappelle’s fourth time stepping behind the SNL desk, further cementing his place as one of the most beloved and influential comedians in the industry.

He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.