Saturday Night Live Season 51: Emmy Cheers and Tonight’s Episode Explained Simply

Big Honor for a Star Host: Connor Storrie’s Emmy Nomination

The 51st year of Saturday Night Live (or SNL – a weekly comedy show where funny people do short skits and a guest star hosts each week) was a big hit. One of the most remembered guest hosts (the main star of the night) just got a huge pat on the back for his work in the show’s filming room called Studio 8H (just the name of the place where SNL is recorded).

On Wednesday, June 8, the names for the 78th annual Emmy Awards (think of Emmys like "Oscars but for TV shows") were officially announced. Here’s the exciting part:

• Connor Storrie, a star from the show Heated Rivalry, earned his first-ever nomination!
• He was nominated in the category Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (that means best visitor actor in a funny TV program).
• The reason? He hosted the February 28 episode of SNL.

Connor made his hosting debut (his very first time leading the show) super fun:

• He brought his own made-up character to one of the comedy bits.
• He acted all slap-happy (silly and playful with slaps) in a pre-recorded sketch called "The Gentlemen’s Code."
• His performance was so good that Mikey Day, a regular actor in Season 51, gave him glowing praise.

Important: Connor Storrie is now a first-time Emmy nominee for his SNL hosting on Feb 28. You can look up the full list of SNL’s 2026 Emmy nominations online to see all the nods.

Is There a Brand-New SNL Tonight (July 11, 2026)?

No. There is not a fresh episode of SNL on July 11. The show is currently on a summer break (called a hiatus – like a vacation from school) until the new season begins later this year.

The last new show was the season finale with Will Ferrell as host (it aired May 16). It was so stuffed with content that:

• They had to leave out three "Cut for Time" sketches (these are funny bits that were filmed but didn’t fit into the live broadcast because of time limits).
• They even squeezed in a full Paul McCartney concert during and after the final goodbyes!
• Across all of Season 51, there were two dozen of these "Cut for Time" sketches shared on social media, and the show rounded up every single one for fans.

Who Is Host and Musical Guest for the July 11 Episode?

Because it’s a re-run, tonight’s broadcast is a repeat of the Harry Styles episode from March 14.

How to watch it:

1. Turn your TV or streaming app to NBC or Peacock (a video streaming service).
2. Tune in at 11:30 ET / 10:30 CT / 8:30 PT on July 11.

In that earlier episode:

• Harry Styles was both the Host (the lead guest) and the Musical Guest (the singer) – he did double duty!
• He is one of only three stars in Season 51 to do both jobs (the others were Sabrina Carpenter on Oct 18 and Olivia Rodrigo on May 2).
• Fun sketches included "MAHAspital" and "White Castle Drive-Thru," where we saw how funny Veronika Slowikowska and Jane Wickline are as a team.
• Harry sang "Dance No More" and "Coming Up Roses" from his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Important: No new SNL on July 11 – just the Harry Styles re-run at 11:30 ET on NBC/Peacock. Enjoy the repeat!

When Does the New SNL Season Start?

We don’t know the exact premiere date yet, but here’s what we do know:

• The ticket lottery (a random drawing to win seats in the studio audience) happens every August, just like clockwork.
• You can catch up on every past episode on Peacock, including all of Season 51’s shows.

(And if you love the show, you can also shop official SNL merchandise!)

Related Fun Reads (If You Want to Explore More)

Here are some other topics the original article pointed to:

• Full lineup of Season 51 cast members (2025–2026)
• Bowen Yang called Travis Kelce his "straight male friend for life" after a sketch
• Dwayne Johnson starred in a surprising live-action Disney movie skit on SNL
• Harry Styles’ "She’s an Irish Dancer" sketch for St. Patrick’s Day
• Two SNL hosts starred in four of Season 51’s five most-watched pre-recorded sketches
• Will Ferrell’s finale and the roundup of all "Cut for Time" sketches

Summary

Let’s recap the main points in a tiny nutshell:

• SNL’s 51st season was a success; Connor Storrie got his first Emmy nomination for hosting on Feb 28.
• On July 11, 2026, there is no new episode – only a rerun of Harry Styles’ March 14 show at 11:30 ET on NBC/Peacock.
• The last new episode was Will Ferrell’s packed May finale with hidden sketches and a McCartney concert.
• The new season starts later in 2026 (ticket draw in August); watch old ones on Peacock meanwhile.

FAQ

Q1: What is Studio 8H?
A: It’s simply the name of the room (studio) in New York where SNL is filmed. It’s like the show’s home base.

Q2: What does “Cut for Time” mean?
A: SNL records more funny skits than can fit in the 90-minute live show. The ones left out are called “Cut for Time” and later posted online for fans.

Q3: Who are the three Season 51 stars that did double duty (host + musical guest)?
A: Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Q4: How can I watch old SNL episodes?
A: You can stream them on Peacock (a paid streaming service) or catch reruns on NBC.

Q5: What is an Emmy Award?
A: It’s a special trophy given to celebrate excellent work on television, similar to how sports get medals but for TV actors and shows.