McCarthy brings a new lineup of hilariously daffy characters to a mixed bag of sketches on SNL, with some of the season's strongest pairing with some that were just kind of there -- but it was a surprise cast member who stole the show!

In honor of NBC's A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving, here are some of SNL's best holiday sketches (and three that were cut for time).

Born in Barrie, Veronika Slowikowska is a CSA winning actress, viral internet comedian and a future Saturday Night Live hall of fame prospect.

Kieran Culkin as a Thanksgiving turkey for 'Saturday Night Live' - NBC And while everyone may think of Christmas when conjuring up memories of Saturday Night Live holiday sketches, it’s the Thanksgiving ones that really stand out.

The two-time Oscar nominee joins favorites like John Mulaney, Tina Fey, and Danny DeVito as a six-time host. Welcome one and all, it's SNL in Review. We're in December, and tonight's show is hosted by the mega-talented Melissa McCarthy. Two-time Oscar nominee, one of the few genuine comedy superstars today, and of course… Sookie .

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Dec. 6, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

The special airs at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable or dealing with the FuboTV dispute can watch the special for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Peacock are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

*If you’re a “Saturday Night Live” fan, you’re in for a treat ’cause we’ve got the best skits and foolishness from Saturday night lined up for you to get your chuckle on. “Saturday Night Live” welcomed a host from the NBC family last night.

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2025-26, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform. And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL on Saturday night, Nov. 22, 2025 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?