You simply can’t discuss the holidays on SNL without mentioning Adam Sandler ‘s “The Hanukkah Song.” It’s gone down in history as one of the show’s most iconic moments of all time, and we’ve got to give credit where it’s due. But since the episode aired in 1994, the show has brought us even funnier moments that top this one.

After a three-week holiday hiatus, Saturday Night Live returned to the airwaves on Dec. 6 with one of their favorite hosts: Five-Timers Club member Melissa McCarthy. The timing couldn't be better, since she was just hired to be the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Star (everyone needs a side hustle).

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Dec. 20, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

Born in Barrie, Veronika Slowikowska is a CSA winning actress, viral internet comedian and a future Saturday Night Live hall of fame prospect.

The standup-turned-actress Melissa McCarthy took command over 'SNL' with a trove of kooky characters that elevated basic premises to comedic gold.