‘SNL50’ Shatters Records as NBC’s Most-Watched Entertainment Telecast in Five Years

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If you missed the special on Sunday, you can watch on Peacock

Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special was a massive hit, drawing in 14.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock on Sunday night, making it the network's most-watched prime time entertainment telecast in five years. The special saw a 202% increase in viewership compared to SNL's Season 50 weekly average, with a 2.5 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The star-studded event featured appearances from a plethora of celebrities, including Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and many more. The special is expected to see a significant increase in viewership through delayed viewing, with SNL's history of a 71% audience jump after a week of streaming.

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