Ariana Grande will host the final episode of Saturday Night Live for 2025 on December 20, featuring Cher as the musical guest. This marks Grande’s third time hosting the iconic sketch show and her fifth appearance overall, following her previous roles as a musical guest in 2014 and 2022. Grande last took to the stage in Studio 8H in October 2024, where she hosted ahead of the film adaptation of “Wicked,” in which she stars.
Cher, who made her first appearance on “SNL” in 1987, returns as a musical guest after recently performing during the “SNL50: The Anniversary Concert” in February 2025. Tonight’s episode holds additional significance as it will be the last for Bowen Yang, a repertory player who has been with the show for seven years. Yang, who co-starred with Grande in the “Wicked” films, joined “SNL” as a writer in Season 44, transitioned to a featured player in Season 45, and was promoted to repertory player in Season 47.
Viewers can tune in to “SNL” at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT. For those without cable, live streaming options are available. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, with subscriptions starting at $39.99 per month, including NBC access. Alternatively, audiences can watch for free using a Peacock Premium free trial, which lasts seven days before transitioning to a monthly fee of $16.99. New episodes of “SNL” are also made available for streaming on Peacock starting Sunday mornings.
This episode will conclude the first half of “SNL’s” 51st season, with the show set to return in mid-January 2026. The upcoming lineup of hosts and musical guests will likely be announced during tonight’s broadcast, keeping viewers excited for the show’s return.
Angela Tricarico, a Commerce Streaming Reporter for the New York Post and related platforms, authored this article. Tricarico specializes in keeping audiences informed about streaming services, ensuring they receive the best deals, and exploring the intersections of shopping, technology, sports, celebrities, and pop culture. Prior to joining The Post in 2023, she covered streaming and consumer technology at Insider Reviews, demonstrating her knowledge of entertainment trends.
