Bad Bunny appears on "Saturday Night Live" on May 17, 2025.
Colin Jost and Michael Che on "Saturday Night Live" on May 3, 2025.

"Saturday Night Live" is set to air the first episode of Season 51 this weekend, with its host making a return appearance to the iconic late-night show.

During the Saturday, Oct. 4, episode of the long-time comedy sketch show at Studio 8H, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will emcee, marking his second time as host.

The reggaeton artist first hosted in 2023, although he appeared more recently as the musical guest for the Season 50 finale in May.

On Sept. 28, it was announced that Bad Bunny would be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California.

Here's what to know about the Saturday, Oct. 4 episode, including what time it airs and where to watch.

Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on Oct. 4?

Singer and rapper Doja Cat is the Oct. 4 musical guest.

How to watch 'SNL' on Oct. 4?

The Oct. 4 "SNL" episode will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Viewers can also stream it the next day on Peacock.

Who exited 'Saturday Night Live'?

Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow were all revealed to be leaving "SNL" in August and September.

Who is in the Season 51 'SNL' cast?

During Season 50, James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump. Bowen Yang has played the role of Vice President JD Vance.

Former cast member Maya Rudolph played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November 2024 election.

Season 51 returning cast members include:

  • Michael Che
  • Mikey Day
  • Andrew Dismukes
  • Chloe Fineman
  • Marcello Hernández
  • James Austin Johnson
  • Colin Jost
  • Ashley Padilla
  • Sarah Sherman
  • Kenan Thompson
  • Jane Wickline
  • Bowen Yang

New cast members include:

  • Tommy Brennan
  • Jeremy Culhane
  • Ben Marshall
  • Kam Patterson
  • Veronika Slowikowska

Who is hosting 'SNL' on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18?

On Oct. 11, former cast member Amy Poehler will host the show, and Role Model will be the musical guest.

Then on Oct. 18, Sabrina Carpenter will make her "SNL" hosting debut and also perform as the musical guest.

Hosts and musical guests for the subsequent weeks' episodes have not been announced yet.

Contributing: Sara Pequeño/ USA TODAY

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