STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Season 49 of “Saturday Night Live” has wrapped up after 20 episodes.
During the finale on May 18, host Jake Gyllenhaal opened the show with a monologue, teasing that it was “the last episode before the big anniversary season.” Sabrina Carpenter, the singer and actress, expressed her excitement over her debut as a musical guest. The 25-year-old artist delivered a captivating performance of her hit single, “Espresso,” during the episode.
Colin Jost and Michael Che wrapped up their 10th season together on “Weekend Update,” wishing everyone a great summer. Despite the presence of many longtime “SNL” cast members, there were no notable farewells during the finale, suggesting that all 17 cast members might return for the show’s 50th season. A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) The show returned for its 49th season with new episodes in mid-October.
And, in typical “SNL” fashion, the long-running show brought in a very special guest for its season premiere on Oct. 14: Pete Davidson, the born-and-raised Staten Islander who joined “SNL” in 2014 at the ripe age of 20, and bowed out at the end of Season 47. Ice Spice was the musical guest.
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny pulled double duty on Oct. 21. Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the Oct.
28 episode, alongside musical guest the Foo Fighters. Nov. 11 saw “Dune” and “Wonka” actor Timothée Chalamet host for his second time.
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