April 4, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET
“Saturday Night Live” is back after a weeks-long hiatus, and this episode will have a little Black-and-White feel.
The late-night comedy sketch show returns April 4. No new “SNL” episodes have aired since Harry Styles pulled double-duty on March 14, marking a two-week hiatus for the cast and crew.
Jack Black is set to host “SNL,” officially reaching the exclusive “Five-Timers Club,” alongside returning musical guest Jack White.
Black is the latest star to grace the Studio 8H stage, with “Euphoria” star Colman Domingo to follow in the coming weeks. Harry Styles, Ryan Gosling, Connor Storrie, Alexander Skarsgård and Teyana Taylor were the most recent hosts on “SNL.”
Here’s what to know about the show’s first April episode, including how to watch.
Who’s hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ on April 4?
Comedian icon Jack Black is hosting the April 4 show. Jack White will join the “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” actor at Studio 8H as the show’s musical guest.
Jack Black’s April 4 appearance will mark his entry into the exclusive “SNL Five-Timers Club,” which is reserved for stars who’ve hosted the late-night comedy show five times or more.
For the “School of Rock” star, the “SNL” accolade has been over 24 years in the making. The actor and Tenacious D member made his hosting debut back in Season 27 on Jan. 19, 2002. His most recent hosting stint occurred during 2025’s Season 50, which was his first time back since 2005.
Here’s every time Jack Black has hosted “Saturday Night Live” and the accompanying musical guests.
- Season 27: Jan. 19, 2002, with The Strokes.
- Season 29: Oct. 4, 2003, with John Mayer.
- Season 31: Dec. 17, 2005, with Neil Young.
- Season 50: April 5, 2025, with Elton John and Brandi Carlile.
In addition to hosting, Black also served as the show’s music guest as half of his comedy-rock duo Tenacious D on Dec. 2, 2006.
Who is the musical guest for ‘Saturday Night Live’ on April 4?
In a play on words, 12-time Grammy winner Jack White will take the stage on April 4, marking his seventh time as the show’s musical guest.
White made his first appearance on the show as half of The White Stripes in 2002. Since then, he’s returned as a solo performer in 2012, 2018, 2020 and 2023. In 2025, he also closed out the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which featured a mirage of “SNL” legends.
How to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ on April 4
All episodes of “SNL” premiere Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.
Hulu + Live TV subscribers, or anyone with a streaming service that offers live TV capabilities, can also stream the show live on Saturday nights.
The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.
Who is hosting ‘SNL’ next week?
After Black’s episode on April 4, actor Colman Domingo will make his hosting debut on April 11. Brazillian singer-songwriter Anitta will serve as the show’s musical guest.
