Saturday Night Live's 50th season will launch on September 28 with Emmy-winning Jean Smart hosting for the first time, and Jelly Roll as the musical guest. Subsequent episodes will feature Nate Bargatze with Coldplay, Ariana Grande with Stevie Nicks, Michael Keaton with Billie Eilish, and John Mulaney with Chappell Roan. This season marks the exits of cast members Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney, and Chloe Troast, while new members Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline join the show. Maya Rudolph is set to reprise her role as Kamala Harris. The season is expected to balance humor with political satire amidst the ongoing presidential campaign.