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Saturday Night Live is throwing a huge party for its 50th birthday with “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” airing prime time this Sunday. The special will feature previous cast members like Adam Sandler, Pete Davidson, Eddie Murphy, and Kristen Wiig, plus a slew of musical performances from Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, Paul Simon, Lil Wayne, and the Roots. On Friday, the long-running show also put on a concert.
At a Glance: How to Watch “SNL50: The Anniversary Special”
Stream: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock
TV Channel: NBC
Date, Start Time: Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET
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Still need a way to watch the milestone celebration? Read on. Below is everything you need to know about how to watch “SNL50: The Anniversary Special”, including where to livestream “SNL50” without cable.
How to Watch “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” Online
“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” will air NBC. If you don’t have cable. You can stream the SNL special online using any live TV streaming service that carries NBC, or Peacock. Here’s a breakdown of these options:
DirecTV Stream
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DirecTV Stream carries NBC in all of its comprehensive streaming packages. The service begins with a five-day free trial, and then plans start at $86.99 a month.
Fubo
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Fubo also carries NBC, making it another option for streaming “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” without cable. This one starts with a seven-day free trial and you get a discounted first month at $59.99. After the promotional period, pricing starts at $84.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
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You can also stream “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Hulu + Live TV, which carries NBC and 95+ other channels. Pricing starts at $82.99 a month, but you can check it out for free for three days.
Peacock
$7.99
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“The SNL50: The Anniversary Special” is being simulcast on Peacock, which is much more affordable than the above options at $7.99 a month. Right now, Peacock is running a deal offering a year of service for just $29.99. However, Peacock does not currently offer a free trial.
“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” Date, Start Time
The “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” airs live on Sunday, Feb. 16 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” Guests, Performers
A massive roster of alums and musical performers are joining SNL for its 50th birthday. Former cast members such as Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, and others are set to appear alongside former hosts like Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, and Scarlett Johansson. Musical performances will include A-listers like Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Wayne, Brittany Howard, and The Roots.
