SNL Halloween Episode Draws Season-High 5.2 Million Viewers
The October 31, 2026 telecast, with Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams, was also Peacock's top episode of the season, according to Deadline.
NBC's October 31, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live drew 5.2 million viewers, a season high for the show, according to Deadline. The telecast featured Inde Navarrette and musical guest Gracie Abrams.
The Halloween episode's cold open brought back Tom Hanks as David S. Pumpkins, with Bobby Moynihan appearing alongside him.
On streaming, the episode was the top Peacock performance of the season and the most-watched streaming episode since Harry Styles hosted and performed in March.
The season opener, hosted by Jalen Brunson, drew 4.6 million viewers. An earlier episode hosted by John Mulaney with Chappell Roan as musical guest posted the show's highest 18-49 demo number in two years.
The season continues with Druski hosting on November 7, with The Strokes as musical guest. John Mulaney returns to host on November 14, with Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest.
Quick answers
How many viewers watched the October 31, 2026 Saturday Night Live episode?
The episode drew 5.2 million viewers on NBC, a season high.
Who hosted Saturday Night Live on Halloween 2026?
Inde Navarrette appeared on the October 31 episode, with Gracie Abrams as musical guest.
Who is hosting SNL in November 2026?
Druski hosts on November 7 with The Strokes, and John Mulaney returns on November 14 with Phoebe Bridgers.