When does Saturday Night Live return?

The show's premiere was hosted by George Carlin on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title NBC's Saturday Night. The show has aired 988 episodes since its debut and began its 50th season on September 28, 2024, making it one of the longest-running network television programs in the U.S. Show has received more than 305 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, the most received by any television program.