Overview

• Season 50 averaged 8.1 million viewers in live-plus-seven metrics, marking a 12 percent increase over Season 49 and the highest figure since the 2021-22 cycle.
• The Feb. 16 SNL50 Anniversary Special drew 14.8 million live viewers and climbed to 22.8 million across platforms after 35 days of viewing.
• SNL remained the No. 1 entertainment series in the 18-49 demographic on ad-supported broadcast and cable for a sixth straight season.
• Social media engagement reached 7.7 billion views for Season 50 and the anniversary special, with the Oct. 12 Ariana Grande–Stevie Nicks episode leading at 712 million views.
• NBCUniversal EVP Katie Hockmeyer credited the blend of legacy sketches and star talent for sustaining audience resonance after five decades.