NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” will begin the new year with two new episodes beginning Saturday, Jan. 21.
The long-running sketch comedy series announced on Thursday its first hosts and musical guests of the year.
Aubrey Plaza, star of the television series “The White Lotus” and “Emily the Criminal,” will make her hosting debut on Saturday, Jan. 21.
“Creed III” star Michael B. Jordan appears as “SNL” host for the first time on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Singer-songwriter Sam Smith will perform as musical guest for the third time on Jan. 21, while rapper Lil Baby will make his first appearance as musical guest on Jan. 28.
NBC also announced “SNL” will air a new original episode on Saturday, Feb. 4, with guests to be announced.
“Saturday Night Live” won the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
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