NBA star Jalen Brunson is featured as the October 17, 2026 SNL host in a re-airing of the Season 52 premiere episode originally broadcast on September 26.
Brunson became only the fifth NBA player to host SNL after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in more than 50 years.
The episode includes musical guest KATSEYE, standout sketches such as “North High” and “Airport Massage Chairs,” plus Ashley Padilla’s impression of White House aide Natalie Harp.
The 52nd season of Saturday Night Live got off to a white-hot start with three consecutive new episodes, with Shane Gillis stepping into the role of Host for the third time in last week's October 10 show.
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This week's Host is New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson, as NBC re-airs the September 26 premiere.
Brunson became only the fifth NBA player ever to host SNL when he kicked off the latest season, joining the ranks of basketball legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Charles Barkley. He led the New York Knicks to the NBA Championship in June 2026, delivering the city its first professional basketball title in over 50 years.
Saturday Night Live Musical guest Katseye, host Jalen Brunson and The Knicks, and surprise guest Ramy Youssef during Goodnights & Credits on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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Brunson shined in his hosting debut, starring in standout sketches like the High School Musical parody "North High" and "Airport Massage Chairs" that highlighted his signature deadpan delivery style.
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Here Are The Stars Who Have Hosted SNL The Most Times
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Chevy Chase has hosted SNL 8 times in total. He hosted his first episode back in 1978.
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Buck Henry has hosted SNL 10 times in total. He also became the very first SNL five-timer. He hosted his first episode back in 1976.
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Tom Hanks has also hosted SNL 10 times in total. Hanks's fifth episode famously introduced him—and viewers—to the Five-Timer's Club. He hosted his first episode back in 1985.
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John Goodman has hosted SNL 13 times in total. Goodman has also made a dozen cameos over the years. He hosted his first episode back in 1989.
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Steve Martin has hosted SNL 16 times in total. However, Martin has never appeared as a cast member. He hosted his first episode back in 1977.
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Alec Baldwin has hosted SNL a whopping 17 times! He holds the title for hosting the most times ever. He hosted his first episode back in 1990.
Catch New York Knicks star hosting the October 17 episode Saturday Night Live Season 52 live across time zones at 11:30 ET/10:30 C/8:30 PT on NBC and Peacock. Stream it the following day on Peacock.
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