Saturday Night Live Season 51: A Big Award Nod, Summer Break, and Tonight’s Repeat

Welcome! Imagine a weekly TV show where comedians act out silly skits and songs live—that’s Saturday Night Live (SNL). Its 51st season (the 2025‑2026 run) was a big hit! Let’s break down the news in super simple terms.

Connor Storrie Gets a Shiny Emmy Nomination

The 51st season had many memorable guest hosts (the main star who opens the show). One of them, Connor Storrie, just got a huge honor.

• On Wednesday, June 8, the nominees for the 78th annual Emmy Awards were announced. (Think of the Emmys like the Oscars, but for TV shows.)
• Connor earned his first‑ever nomination in the category “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.” That’s a fancy way of saying best extra actor in a funny TV show.
• He was nominated for hosting the February 28 episode of SNL.
• Connor is a star from a show called Heated Rivalry. On his SNL night, he:
  • Created his own funny character for a sketch (a short comedy bit).
  • Played a slap‑happy guy in a pre‑recorded sketch called “The Gentlemen’s Code.” (That means actors filmed it earlier.)
  • Got big compliments from SNL cast member Mikey Day, who loved his acting.

Important: This is Connor’s first Emmy nod, and it’s for his very first time hosting SNL! You can see all of SNL’s 2026 Emmy nominations here.

Related reading (if you want more):

• Full list of Season 51 cast members
• Bowen Yang and Travis Kelce friendship sketch

Is There a New Episode of SNL Tonight, July 11, 2026?

Short answer: No.

• SNL is taking a summer hiatus (a long break for summer vacation) until later this year.
• The last brand‑new episode was the season finale with funny actor Will Ferrell as host.
  • It was so packed with jokes that they had to drop three “Cut for Time” sketches (funny bits that didn’t fit in the TV time limit).
  • They even cut a full‑on Paul McCartney concert during the goodbyes!
• Over the whole season, there were two dozen (24) Cut for Time sketches shared on social media. You can watch them all here.

Important: No new SNL tonight, but you can catch reruns or stream old ones!

Related: Dwayne Johnson’s surprising Disney movie sketch

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

Tonight’s broadcast is a repeat (a rerun) of the March 14 episode hosted by Harry Styles.

Here’s what you need to know:

• When to watch: 11:30 ET / 10:30 CT / 8:30 PT on NBC and Peacock (Peacock is a streaming app).
• Host & Music: Harry Styles did double duty—he was both the host (the opening star) and the musical guest (the singer). Only two other stars did this in Season 51: Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.
• Fun sketches from that episode:
  • “MAHAspital”
  • “White Castle Drive‑Thru” (showed how funny cast members Veronika Slowikowska and Jane Wickline are together)
  • “She’s an Irish Dancer” (a St. Patrick’s Day treat) – watch here
• Songs performed: Harry sang “Dance No More” and “Coming Up Roses” from his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Steps to Watch the Repeat Tonight

1. Check your local NBC channel or open the Peacock app.
2. Tune in at 11:30 PM Eastern (or equivalent local time).
3. Sit back and enjoy Harry Styles’ earlier fun!

When Does the New Season of SNL Start?

We don’t know the exact date yet, but here’s the simple timeline:

• The show will return later in 2026 (after summer).
• Every year, the ticket lottery (a random draw to win free tickets to be in the audience) happens in August.
• Until then, you can catch up on past episodes on Peacock, including all of Season 51.
• You can also shop official SNL merch (cool shirts and stuff) if you like.

Important: Mark August for ticket lottery news, and keep an eye out for the new season premiere date!

Related: Most‑watched pretaped sketches of Season 51

Summary

Let’s recap in kid‑friendly bullets:

• Season 51 of SNL was a hit.
• Connor Storrie got his first Emmy nomination for hosting the Feb 28 episode—yay!
• No new episode on July 11, 2026; the show is on summer break.
• Tonight’s TV is a rerun of Harry Styles’ March 14 episode (he hosted and sang).
• The new season will start later this year; ticket lottery in August.
• You can watch old episodes on Peacock anytime.

FAQ

1. Who was nominated for an Emmy from SNL Season 51?
Connor Storrie, for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, based on his hosting the February 28 episode.

2. Why isn’t there a new SNL on July 11, 2026?
Because the show is on its summer hiatus (break) after the season finale with Will Ferrell.

3. What is the July 11 episode about?
It’s a repeat of the Harry Styles episode from March 14, where he hosted and performed songs as musical guest.

4. When can I get tickets to a live SNL show?
The ticket lottery happens every August; watch for the exact new season date later.

5. What songs did Harry Styles sing on his SNL episode?
“Dance No More” and “Coming Up Roses” from his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.