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Live from New York, Sabrina Carpenter pulls double duty as the host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” tonight!

While tonight marks Carpenter’s first time hosting the sketch series, she’s no stranger to the “SNL” stage. She made her Studio 8H debut in May 2024, where she performed “Espresso” and “Feather / Nonsense” in addition to appearing in a “Scooby Doo” pre-taped sketch with episode host Jake Gyllenhaal.

The “Manchild” singer returned to 30 Rock in February 2025 as part of the “SNL50” anniversary special. She opened the show singing a duet of “Homeward Bound” with Paul Simon before taking part in the “Domingo: Vow Renewal” sketch alongside Marcelo Hernández, Pedro Pascal, and Bad Bunny.

Sabrina Carpenter on ‘SNL’: what to know

  • When: Oct. 18, 11:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel: NBC
  • Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)

The “SNL” socials teased Carpenter’s episode earlier this week with a “Sex and the City”-inspired promo.

“New York is one big apple, and I’m taking my bite at ‘Saturday Night Live’,” Carpenter narrates in the clip.

When is ‘Saturday Night Live’ on?

“SNL” is back tonight, Oct. 18. The episode will air live from coast-to-cast at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

How to watch Sabrina Carpenter on ‘SNL’ for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream “Saturday Night Live” for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $39.99/month, with plenty of subscription options and genre packs that include NBC.

You can also watch “SNL” for free with a Peacock Premium free trial (seven days, then $16.99/month). Peacock also has new “SNL” episodes available to stream in full on Sunday mornings.

Sabrina Carpenter as Sophie and Pedro Pascal as Renaldo during the “Domingo: Vow Renewal” sketchCarpenter last appeared on the “SNL” stage in a sketch alongside Pedro Pascal during the 50th anniversary special. Todd Owyoung/NBC

‘SNL’ Season 51 schedule

“Saturday Night Live” goes on a two-week hiatus after tonight’s episode. Below, find the confirmed episode dates for the rest of Season 51, through the end of 2025.

  • Nov. 1: Miles Teller, with Brandi Carlile
  • Nov. 8: Nikki Glaser, with Sombr
  • Nov. 15: Glen Powell, with Olivia Dean
  • Dec. 6: host TBA
  • Dec. 13: host TBA
  • Dec. 20: host TBA

‘SNL’ Season 51 cast

Five cast members exited “SNL” between seasons, but the cast also grew by five. Here’s who you can expect to see in sketches tonight and throughout the season.

Repertory PlayersFeatured Players Michael Che (Weekend Update) Tommy Brennan Mikey Day Jeremy Culhane Andrew Dismukes Ashley Padilla Chloe Fineman Kam Patterson Marcelo Hernández Veronika Slowikowska James Austin Johnson Jane Wickline Colin Jost (Weekend Update) Sarah Sherman Kenan Thompson Bowen Yang

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