‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts ‘SNL’ tonight — How to watch for free

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On the heels of this year’s horror hit “Obsession,” breakout star Inde Navarrette make her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut tonight.

It’s only the fifth time in the show’s 52-season history that an episode has aired live on Halloween night; the most recent was a 2020 Halloween show hosted by John Mulaney (who will become a seven-timer in November).

Watch ‘SNL’ for free

  • When: Oct. 31, 11:30 p.m. ET
  • How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
  • TV Channel: NBC

It’s a fitting night for one of the horror genre’s newest scream queens to host the sketch series.

Rosalind O’Connor/NBC via Getty Images

Navarrette will be joined by musical guest Gracie Abrams, who just announced the deluxe version of her latest album “Daughter from Hell.” Abrams made her “SNL” debut in December 2024.

Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ new tonight?

Yes! “SNL” is on live tonight, Oct. 31.

What time is ‘SNL’ on tonight?

Tonight’s Halloween episode of “SNL” will air live coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, though it may be subject to delays due to college football in certain time zones.

How to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream Inde Navarrette on “SNL” for free.

DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes NBC as part of its 125+ channel options.

You can also watch “SNL” for free with a Peacock Premium free trial (seven days, then $16.99/month). Peacock also has new “SNL” episodes available to stream in full on Sunday mornings.


OBSESSION, Inde Navarrette, 2025. © Focus Features /Courtesy Everett Collection
“Obsession” star Inde Navarrette is set to host tonight’s “SNL” Halloween episode. ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection

Who is hosting ‘SNL’ tonight?

Actress Inde Navarrette will host “SNL” for the first time tonight, Oct. 31.

‘SNL’ Season 52 schedule

“Saturday Night Live” is back from a two week break in time for Halloween. Below, find the confirmed episode dates for the rest of Season 52, through the end of 2026.

  • Oct. 31: Inde Navarrette, with Gracie Abrams
  • Nov. 7: Druski, with The Strokes
  • Nov. 14: John Mulaney, with Phoebe Bridgers
  • Dec. 5: host TBA
  • Dec. 12: host TBA
  • Dec. 19: host TBA

‘SNL’ Season 52 cast

After the cast grew by five last season, the Season 52 cast only features two new hires. Here’s who you can expect to see in sketches tonight and throughout the season.

Repertory PlayersFeatured Players
Michael Che (Weekend Update)Saidah Belo-Osagie
Mikey DayTommy Brennan
Andrew DismukesJeremy Culhane
Marcelo HernándezBen Marshall
James Austin JohnsonKam Patterson
Colin Jost (Weekend Update)Grace Reiter
Ashley PadillaVeronika Slowikowska
Sarah Sherman
Kenan Thompson
Jane Wickline

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