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Wicked fans may still have to wait a little over a month to see Ariana Grande play Glinda in the theatrical adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, but tonight the Grammy-winning superstar will host this weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live for the second time. Joining her as a musical guest, the legendary Stevie Nicks — who recently released the single “The Lighthouse” — will make her return to the Studio 8H stage for the 50th season's latest episode.
At a Glance: How to Watch SNL Online Without Cable
Earlier this week, the two stars also appeared in a few teaser clips ahead of tonight's SNL episode, alongside cast member Bowen Yang. “Iconic witchy women are here, just in time for spooky season,” Yang says in the teaser. “Spooky season? Stevie and I are witches all year!” Great joked.
Ready to see Grande and Nicks' SNL episode? Here's everything you should know to tune in as it airs, live from New York.
How to Watch SNL Online
All of the below streaming services offer access to watch Saturday Night Live without cable.
Watch SNL Ariana Grande Episode on DirecTV Stream
If you want to watch Grande and Nicks on SNL tonight without cable, one of the best ways to stream the episode online is with a DirecTV Stream subscription. Plans come with a five-day free trial, and cost $86.98 a month the first month — a $15 discount.
Watch SNL Ariana Grande Episode on fuboTV
fuboTV's Pro plan gives you access to 204 channels, including NBC, unlimited DVR storage, and the ability to stream on up to 10 devices at the same time. Plans start at $59.99 for the first month, then increase to $79.99 a month. Don't want to commit to a monthly subscription right now? Here's a little tip: Watch SNL on NBC with a seven-day fuboTV free trial.
Watch SNL Ariana Grande Episode on Sling
Sling TV makes it easy to tune into tonight's SNL episode online with its Blue package. The Sling TV Blue plan comes with 46 channels, including NBC, starting at $35 for your first month, and $45 a month going forward. Subscribers can even watch on up to three devices at the same time.
Watch SNL Ariana Grande Episode on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another way to livestream tonight's episode of SNL without cable. The streaming service carries most local networks in its 95-channel lineup, including NBC. Plans also come with access to Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99 a month. Best of all, new subscribers can get Hulu + Live TV free for three days with a trial.
Watch SNL Ariana Grande Episode on Peacock
Peacock Premium Plus also lets you watch SNL live tonight. The ad-free subscription plan costs $13.99 a month, and offers access to live NBC shows. Viewers can also watch SNL episodes the day after they air on Peacock Premium, which costs $7.99 a month.
Can You Watch SNL for Free?
Yes — a few ways. We recommend watching Ariana Grande's SNL Free episode with trials to DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
