There are a variety of ways to celebrate Saturday Night Live‘s historic 50th anniversary, and we’re here to pump (clap) you up with information. First, an exceptional four-part docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,

Get ready to kick, and stretch, and kick! Saturday Night Live is turning 50! The legendary sketch show, which premiered on Oct. 11, 1975, is celebrating its anniversary early by serving SNL fans a feast of abundance that even Debbie Downer would be hard-pressed to refuse.

NBC’s live sketch comedy variety show returns to our screens soon after a four-week break. Here’s who will be entertaining us.

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GloRilla — the Grammy-nominated 25-year-old rapper and Frayser native — will appear as the musical guest on the Jan. 18 edition of “Saturday Night Live,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. GloRilla will make her “SNL” debut on an episode hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle.

Live season 50 rolled into the holiday hiatus with some strong momentum. However, SNL fans are eager for the sketch show to reappear in the new year. SNL last aired a new episode on December 21, 2024.