Is 'SNL' new this Saturday? No, but you can watch the 1st episode of the show ever.
There is no new episode of "Saturday Night Live" this Saturday night, but there is a special re-run to watch ahead of Sunday's 50th anniversary special for the long-running comedy show.
On Feb. 15, NBC will re-air the first "SNL" ever from Oct. 11, 1975.
Comedian George Carlin, who died in 2008, hosted the 50-year-old episode. American singers and songwriters Billy Preston and Janis Ian preformed as musical guests. Also appearing on the show that night was comedian Andy Kaufman and a sketch from Muppets creator Jim Henson.
Ahead of that, NBC will air the documentary "Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music."
Here's what to expect for "SNL" on Feb. 15.
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How to watch the first-ever 'SNL'
The first 1975 "SNL" episode will air on NBC on Saturday, Feb. 15th at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Viewers can also stream it and past episodes on Peacock.
Cast of the first 'SNL' episode
Originally titled 'NBC's Saturday Night,' the premiere telecast gave audiences its first look at the cast dubbed the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," which included:
Dan Aykroyd
John Belushi
Chevy Chase
Jane Curtin
Garrett Morris
Laraine Newman
Gilda Radner
Lineup for 'SNL' 50th anniversary celebration
This weekend is packed full of programming to mark the show's 50th anniversary, starting Friday, Feb. 14 with "SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert," which will stream live on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with fan screening events in Select IMAX Theaters at Regal Cinemas.
Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the concert will showcase performances from Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile and more.
On Sunday, Feb, 16, the much-anticipated "SNL 50: The Anniversary Special" is set to air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC. It can also be streamed on Peacock. The three-hour comedy show will air live from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center.
NBC has announced several guest appearances for the special, including former hosts, cast members, writers and musical guests, in addition to comedy A-listers.
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Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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