Jon Hamm hosts Saturday Night Live with Lizzo as musical guest this Saturday

After a buzzy 50th anniversary special and some unexpected drama from Morgan Wallen during the March 29 episode, Saturday Night Live is back with another big night. This Saturday, April 12, actor Jon Hamm and music superstar Lizzo are teaming up to headline the next episode.

NBC recently rolled out a trio of new episodes as part of the show’s 2025 season. The run kicked off with Mikey Madison and Morgan Wallen, followed by Jack Black, who brought the laughs on April 5 with musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Now, Jon Hamm and Lizzo are set to close it out.

Whether you're here for the sketches, the music, or just the chaos of live TV, this episode of Saturday Night Live has something for everyone. Here’s everything to know about this weekend’s show—from the stars to the streaming options.

Jon Hamm is back to host Saturday Night Live

Jon Hamm is no rookie when it comes to Saturday Night Live. He’s hosted three times before—back in 2008 and twice in 2010. But it’s been over 14 years since he last took the stage as host, and fans are definitely excited to see him return.

He hasn’t totally disappeared from the show, though. Over the years, he’s popped up in cameos and sketches, including a fun moment with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler during the recent anniversary special.

Talking about his return, Hamm shared,

“Saturday Night Live is wild. It’s fast-paced and funny and you never really know what’s going to happen, which is what makes it so fun.”

Known for mixing drama with comedy, Hamm usually brings a solid mix of both charm and weirdness to his sketches. This weekend should be no different.

Lizzo brings her new music to Saturday Night Live

Lizzo is back, and this time she’s bringing new music with her. The Grammy-winning artist is the musical guest for the April 12 episode. She just dropped two fresh singles—“Still Bad” and “Love in Real Life”—and fans are already buzzing.

This is her fourth time performing on Saturday Night Live, and if her past performances are anything to go by, we’re in for a high-energy show.

She posted on Instagram earlier this week, saying,

“I’ve got some surprises for y’all. SNL always feels like a big moment.”

With a new album coming later this year, her performance will give fans a sneak peek at what she’s been working on. Whether it’s a dance-heavy number or a powerful ballad, Lizzo knows how to own the stage.

All the 2025 hosts and guests on Saturday Night Live so far

Saturday Night Live is in its 50th season—yep, fifty—and it’s been pulling in some major names. The lineup so far has been a mix of big debuts, returning favorites, and a few surprises. Here's who we've seen on the stage this season:

Sept. 28, 2024: Jean Smart and Jelly Roll
Jan. 18, 2025: Dave Chappelle and GloRilla
Jan. 25: Timothée Chalamet as both host and musical guest
March 1: Shane Gillis and Tate McRae
March 8: Lady Gaga pulling double duty
March 29: Mikey Madison and Morgan Wallen
April 5: Jack Black, Elton John, and Brandi Carlile
April 12: Jon Hamm and Lizzo

So far, this season of Saturday Night Live has offered a mix of sketch comedy, live music, and some unexpected moments. Fans are loving the nostalgia mixed with fresh faces.

What’s coming next for Saturday Night Live?

After this weekend’s episode, Saturday Night Live is likely taking a short break before returning with new shows in May. NBC hasn’t announced the next host or musical guest just yet, but new details usually drop on social media or during the current week’s episode.

With the 50th season still going strong, expect more surprise cameos, cast throwbacks, and tribute sketches as the show continues to celebrate its legacy.

Jon Hamm summed it up well when he said,