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Live from New York… It’s Saturday Night Live! SNL returns this weekend with its third episode of the season, and pop princess Sabrina Carpenter is pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. Fans (a.k.a. us) are wondering — will she revive her viral “Domingo” sketch with Marcello Hernandez? We can only hope, but the only way to find out is by tuning in live.
This marks another major moment for the superstar, fresh off the release of her hit song with Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and her chart-topping new album Man’s Best Friend, which dropped in August. Plus, viewers will get to see SNL’s five newest cast members take the iconic stage in Studio 8H.
At a Glance: How to Watch SNL Season 51
Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Peacock, Sling
TV channel: NBC
Season premiere Oct. 18 at 11:30 p.m. ET
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Not sure how to livestream SNL Season 51? Read on. Below is a quick guide on how to watch SNL Season 51 episodes without cable.
How to watch SNL Season 51 Without Cable
As always, new episodes of Saturday Night Live will air on NBC. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream SNL online using any cable streaming service that carries NBC or Peacock. Here’s a breakdown of these options:
DirecTV
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➤ $39.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV is our top pick for watching SNL Season 51 online. The streamer carries NBC in a few packages, including the affordable MyNews plan, which costs just $39.99 a month and starts with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
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➤ $84.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 400+ channels
Fubo also carries NBC for SNL Season 51 livestreams. You’ll need the Fubo Pro plan or higher to get NBC streams. Pro costs $84.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial and $30 off your first month.
Peacock
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➤ $10.99/month
➤ On-demand and live content
Fans can also stream SNL on Peacock. This one is much more affordable at $10.99 a month for the Premium plan (you’ll need this to watch live NBC), but it doesn’t offer a free trial.
Sling
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➤ $45.99/month
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling is another option for cord-cutters looking to watch SNL Season 51 online. You’ll need the Sling Blue plan to get access to NBC. This plan starts at $45.99 a month. Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Livestream SNL Episodes for Free
Want to watch SNL Season 51 for free? Take advantage of the five-day free trials from DirecTV and Fubo.
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SNL Season 51 New Cast Members
Some big cast changes are coming for SNL Season 51. Five cast members have been replaced, with Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim all leaving ahead of the new season. Joining the cast are Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
