The celebration will feature previous hosts, like Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus.

A host can make or break an episode, rocket a sketch to virality, or keep everyone talking about ‘SNL’ deep into the week after it airs. But these stars did it best.

With under two weeks to go until Saturday Night Live host their homecoming concert as part of their 50th-anniversary celebrations, the prolific Dave Grohl has been added to the lineup of performers.

We search for the best Saturday Night Live hosts who were also musical guests, from Ariana Grande to Willie Nelson.

The episode starred the original "Saturday Night Live" cast members — Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Chevy Chase, who did double-duty as the show's first "Weekend Update" anchor.

The outlet reported that “SNL” will return with a new episode on Saturday, Feb. 15, one day before the three-hour “Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special” is set to air.

The new episode will air at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

It’s been nearly half a century since Saturday Night Live premiered and changed the course of television history, and NBC is planning a very big birthday party for the beloved sketch comedy series indeed.

Saturday Night Live has revealed the first round of celebrity guests for SNL50: The Anniversary Special. In a promo video released early February, those who confirmed appearances in the landmark special episode included Ayo Edebiri,

Live has lined up the first round of guests for its 50th anniversary special. Several frequent hosts, including Five-Timers Club members Tom Hanks (who originated the bit back in 1990), Steve Martin,