It's about time that NBC brings back this 'SNL' spinoff that airs once every 9 years

First premiering in fall 2008 and later retooled for summer 2017, the timing feels right to bring back Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday.
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Is Saturday Night Live new tonight? Here's the June 6 episode's host & musical guest

Here's what to know about which Season 51 episode is airing tonight on NBC at 11:30 ET/10:30C/8:30 PT.

'SNL' Weekend Update covers Spirit Airlines shutdown and more

Hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost do their level best to navigate the week's headlines, tackling the abrupt collapse of Spirit Airlines and the continued, inexhaustible chaos emana ...
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Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Here’s When ‘Saturday Night Live’ Returns With New Episodes

Earlier this week, Sean L. McCarthy wrote about his favorite sketches from Season 51 of Saturday Night Live. He highlighted Ashley Padilla’s breakout season, writing about her comedic versatility in ...
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Is ‘SNL’ New Tonight? Here’s When The Iconic Late-Night Series Returns With New Episodes

What’s a sure-fire cure for the Saturday Night Live rerun blues? A sampling of SNL “Cut for Time” sketches! The official Saturday Night Live YouTube page has a special “Cut for Time” playlist that ...

See The Brutal Moment Tina Fey Was Reminded Her First SNL Weekend Update Was 26 Years Ago

Throughout its 51-season run, Saturday Night Live has produced some pretty heavy hitters. One of those stars is Tina Fey, who ...

“SNL” icon Jim Downey recalls O.J. Simpson calling every Sunday to complain about 'Weekend Update' jokes at his expense

Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey reflected on his time on the show during a panel discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday. According to Downey, O.J. Simpson would call the head of NBC ...