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This week, Scarlett Johansson is set to host the Season 50 finale of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This marks her seventh time hosting the show, making her the most frequent female host in SNL history, surpassing Tina Fey and Drew Barrymore. (People.com, NBC)
The musical guest for the finale will be Bad Bunny, making his third appearance on SNL. (EW.com)
The episode will air live at 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT on NBC, and will be available for streaming the next day on Peacock. (NBC)
In a humorous promo released on May 14, Scarlett Johansson parodies Jurassic Park and playfully mocks her marriage with SNL’s “Weekend Update” co-anchor and husband, Colin Jost. The sketch features Johansson fleeing from danger, only to be startled by Jost suggesting they include a kissing scene in the show. Responding with a dramatic “No!”, cast member Sarah Sherman appears and shoots Jost with a dart, adding to the comedic chaos. (People.com)
This finale concludes SNL’s milestone 50th season, which began on September 28, 2024, and has featured a variety of hosts and musical guests throughout the year. (Wikipedia)
