Here's How to Watch 'SNL' Online Without Cable (2024)

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Live from New York … it’s finally time for another episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL returned to Studio 8H as usual for its Season 50 premiere in September. So far this season, the show has seen everyone from Emmy-winning host Jean Smart to musical performances by Chappell Roan to appearances by Maya Rudolph and Vice President Kamala Harris. Comedian Bill Burr hosted this weekend’s episode of SNL, along with musical guest Mk.gee.

At a Glance: How to Watch SNL Online

Don’t want to miss all of the musical performances and hilarious sketches this season? Here’s your guide to watching SNL for free — from streaming SNL online on DirecTV Stream or Hulu + Live TV, to catching it live on TV on NBC.

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How to Watch Saturday Night Live Without Cable

If you have a cable package or access to local TV stations like NBC, you should be able to watch Saturday Night Live right when it airs on TV each weekend.

Haven’t signed up for cable, and don’t want to be locked into a plan? You can purchase an antenna to hook up to your TV to get local stations. A top-rated TV antenna like the affordable option below will do the trick. It has over a 200-mile range, and you should be able to watch stations like NBC, which will let you watch SNL on TV.

How to Watch SNL Online

You don’t have to have traditional cable to watch Saturday Night Live each weekend. Below, we found some of the best streaming services to watch the new season of SNL, along with all the previous seasons online.

Watch SNL Free on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers streaming access to local channels, including NBC, starting at $86.98 a month for its DirecTV Stream Entertainment + Sports package. You can also get a five-day free trial to watch SNL for free without cable, plus you’ll get access to 90+ channels.

Watch SNL Free on Hulu + Live TV

One of the best live streaming options for watching Saturday Night Live online is Hulu + Live TV. You can stream SNL on Hulu + Live TV. The plan costs just $76.99 a month for live TV channels including NBC, so you can watch SNL live online. The service offers a three-day free trial, too.

If you don’t mind waiting until Sunday, you can stream SNL for free with a regular Hulu subscription, which lets you watch Saturday Night Live online the day after it airs. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for its on-demand package. The price goes up to $7.99 a month after your free month of streaming is up.

Watch SNL Free on fuboTV

NBC isn’t the only places to watch Saturday Night Live. You can sign up for a free fuboTV trial to stream SNL. The service’s Pro plan costs $79.99 a month, but you can get your first month for as low as $59.99. With the fuboTV Pro package, you also get to watch up to 192 channels with your subscription, and it comes with unlimited DVR storage, so you can watch SNL both live and on-demand, in case you miss it when it airs. Plus, you can watch fuboTV on up to 10 devices at once.

Watch SNL on Peacock

With a Peacock Premium subscription, you can watch SNL each weekend the day after it airs for just $7.99 each month. That includes this weekend’s episode with Burr and Mk.gee. Once you sign up for an account, you can simply add all of the available scheduled shows to your watchlist and watch them on-demand whenever you’re ready to stream. Another great reason to sign up for Peacock: All the past seasons of the show are streaming there, giving you a one-stop-shop for all your SNL streaming needs.

Who’s Hosting SNL This Weekend?

Bill Burr hosted this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Mk.gee. Watch a clip of Burr’s opening monologue, below:

And this being the first episode since the 2024 general election, SNL‘s “Weekend Update” sketch didn’t shy away from covering the results. “We learned that Democrats actually don’t know how to rig an election,” Colin Jost said.

This season, comedian Nate Bargatze returned as host on Oct. 5 with musical guest Coldplay. Ahead of Wicked, Ariana Grande hosted the show on Oct. 12 with Stevie Nicks as the musical guest, as well as John Mulaney and Chappell Roan.

How to Watch Every Season of SNL

Catching up on previous SNL sketches and episodes is actually pretty easy if you have a Peacock Premium account. You can stream past episodes of SNL on-demand, including the first season’s episodes from 1975. If you only want to watch specific sketches but aren’t sure where to begin, we put together the ultimate guide on the 50 Best SNL Sketches of All Time.