SNL is closing out the year with a parade of A-list headliners, beginning tonight with Jennifer Lopez. Next week will see a return engagement by Five-Timers club member Scarlett Johansson. Then, in what is likely the show's most-anticipated homecoming ever, former cast member Eddie Murphy returns for hosting duties on Dec 21, where he promises to reprise many of his iconic roles.
NEW EPISODE: Though she's only hosted twice before, Jennifer Lopez has definitely made her mark on Saturday Night Live, with several classic sketches under her belt. Will she pull out her Rihanna impression? She's joined tonight by musical guest DaBaby. Watch the promo. 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT on NBC
COMEDY SPECIAL: Actor and comedian Dan Soder (Billions) gets his first HBO comedy special with Dan Soder: Son of a Gary. The one hour special sees Soder sharing his outlook on dogs, alcoholism, and being an only child. Watch the trailer. 9:05 PM ET on HBO
MUSICAL EVENT: Members of the 2017 Tony award-winning cast of SpongeBob: The Broadway Musical reunite along with some special guests to perform The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! in a multi-network simulcast. Watch the trailer. 7:00 PM ET on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons
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TOPICS: Saturday Night Live, NBC, Jennifer Lopez