Inde Navarrette (‘Obsession’) Hosts SNL Tonight — Watch Live for Free

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Fresh off her breakout performance in this year’s horror hit “Obsession,” Inde Navarrette makes her first appearance as host on “Saturday Night Live” tonight.

Tonight’s show marks only the fifth time in the program’s 52-season run that an episode is airing live on Halloween; the last Halloween broadcast was in 2020 with John Mulaney (who returns as host again in November).

It’s a perfect night for one of horror’s newest leading ladies to take over the long-running sketch show.

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Navarrette will be accompanied by musical guest Gracie Abrams, who recently unveiled a deluxe edition of her album “Daughter from Hell.” Abrams first appeared on “SNL” in December 2024.

Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ new tonight?

Yes — “SNL” is airing live tonight, Oct. 31.

What time does ‘SNL’ start tonight?

The Halloween installment of “SNL” airs live nationwide at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT, though in some regions the start could be pushed back because of college football broadcasts.

Ways to stream ‘Saturday Night Live’ for free

If you don’t subscribe to cable, you’ll need a live-TV streaming service to watch Inde Navarrette host “SNL” at no charge.

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Our top pick for trying live TV without paying is DIRECTV. Currently you can sign up for a five-day free trial and then save $30 on your first month. We suggest the Choice package, which carries NBC among its 125+ channels.

You can also view “SNL” with a Peacock Premium trial — Peacock offers seven days free, then $16.99/month. New “SNL” episodes are also posted in full on Peacock on Sunday mornings.

Who’s the host of ‘SNL’ tonight?

Actor Inde Navarrette steps in as host for the first time tonight, Oct. 31.

SNL Season 52: upcoming dates

“Saturday Night Live” returned from a two-week hiatus just in time for Halloween. Below are the confirmed episode dates for Season 52 through the end of 2026.

• Oct. 31: Inde Navarrette, with Gracie Abrams
• Nov. 7: Druski, with The Strokes
• Nov. 14: John Mulaney, with Phoebe Bridgers
• Dec. 5: host TBA
• Dec. 12: host TBA
• Dec. 19: host TBA

SNL Season 52 cast roster

After a larger hiring class last season, Season 52 added just two new cast members. Here are the performers you’ll see in sketches tonight and during the rest of the season.

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