Saturday Night Live
Will Ferrell / Paul McCartney
Season 51, Episode 20 · Aired 2026-05-16
Synopsis
Will Ferrell will host the 51st season finale on May 16, returning to Studio 8H to host "SNL" for the sixth time. The Emmy Award winner executive produces and stars in the new comedy series "The Hawk," premiering this summer on Netflix. Paul McCartney will take the stage as musical guest for the fifth time. The incomparable musician's new album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," is set for release May 29.
In the series
This episode is part of Saturday Night Live (1975–present) on NBC.
Live from New York — the talent factory and scandal factory that never fully sleeps.
Key cast
- Lorne Michaels as Creator / Executive Producer
- Chevy Chase as Not Ready for Prime Time Player
- John Belushi as Not Ready for Prime Time Player
- Dan Aykroyd as Not Ready for Prime Time Player
- Gilda Radner as Not Ready for Prime Time Player