John Mulaney returns to Studio 8H tonight, Saturday, November 14, 2026, to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the seventh time, with Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest. The episode, the sixth of Season 52, airs at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams live on Peacock.
What We Know
Tonight marks Mulaney’s first time hosting since November 2024. With seven appearances, NBC describes him as the show’s most prolific host in recent memory, a status also noted by The Journal News, which reported he will become the most prolific host of the past decade.
Bridgers, a four-time Grammy winner, arrives on her second solo booking. She first performed alone on February 6, 2021, during Season 46, and returned on November 11, 2023, as part of the trio Boygenius alongside Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. She is currently promoting “Lost Weekend,” the album she released in August 2026; according to NBC, its lead single, “Lost Boys,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
Background
Few hosts know the building better than Mulaney. He worked as an SNL writer from 2008 to 2013, where he co-created the fast-talking nightlife correspondent Stefon with Bill Hader. After leaving the writers’ room, he became one of America’s top stand-up comedians before coming back as host.
His hosting run started on April 14, 2018, followed by episodes on March 2, 2019, February 29, 2020, Halloween night 2020 and February 26, 2022, the night he joined the show’s Five-Timers Club. His sixth turn came on November 2, 2024. Those episodes are famous for his “New York musicals” sketches, including “Diner Lobster,” “Subway Churro” and “Port Authority Duane Reade,” built around absurd Broadway-style numbers set in very ordinary corners of the city.
Away from SNL, Mulaney hosted the Netflix live talk shows “Everybody’s in LA” and “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and has appeared in “The Bear,” “Poker Face” and “Big Mouth.” He is also on the road with his “Mister Whatever” stand-up tour, which runs through March 2027.
Season 52 has so far featured Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, Inde Navarrette and, last week, Druski. Earlier this season, Tom Hanks also made a Halloween cameo, bringing back his David S. Pumpkins character.
Reactions
Looking back on his early days on the show, Mulaney has said, in remarks highlighted by NBC, that he felt “like a busboy” and was “absolutely terrified” before hosting for the first time. Fans will be watching to see whether tonight brings another of his musical sketches. Parade also confirmed the lineup and the 11:30 p.m. ET start, noting that no hosts or musical guests had yet been announced for the rest of the season, so the next booking remains a mystery for now.
What’s Next
Bridgers, meanwhile, has a busy year ahead. NBC notes she co-stars with Robert Pattinson in the 2026 film “Primetime,” adding a screen role to her “Lost Weekend” tour. Catch up on recent SNL coverage with Druski’s hosting debut, crashed by Emma Stone and Tom Hanks reviving David S. Pumpkins, or read our profile of Druski.
Sources
- NBC Insider: Who’s hosting SNL on November 14, 2026
- NBC Insider: SNL’s November 14 musical guest
- The Journal News (via Yahoo Entertainment)
- Parade