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On Saturday (Oct. 31), Saturday Night Live returns with the fourth episode of season 52. The sketch comedy show taps Obsession-star Inde Navarrette to host the Halloween episode, while singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams serves as musical guest.
This is Navarrette’s first time hosting, while this is the second time Abrams has appeared as musical guest on SNL.
How to Watch the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Halloween Episode Live Online, at a Glance:
SNL airs live on Saturday (Oct. 31), with a start time of 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
What TV Network Features ‘Saturday Night Live’?
In 2026, SNL broadcasts on TV on NBC.
Who’s Appearing on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Tonight?
SNL is known for celebrity cameos during the show, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Other artists who have been known to appear at SNL in the past include Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Harry Styles and others.
Where to Watch ’Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch SNL online, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, also offer free trials, so you can watch for free.
DirecTV
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DirecTV
Comes with a five-day free trial.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including NBC, at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
Sling TV
600+ free channels
Sling TV
Sling Blue comes with 40+ broadcast and cable channels.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with NBC. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable, like NBC, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Hulu
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Hulu + Live TV
Comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select.
Broadcast and cable networks NBC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
On Halloween 2026 (Oct. 31), SNL with host Inde Navarrette and musical guest Gracie Abrams broadcasts live on NBC. One of the best ways to watch is with DirecTV.
