Live from New York...
How to Watch Ariana Grande, Cher on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Tonight
Here’s where to stream this weekend’s episode of SNL featuring host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher.
Oscar Hartzog
Contact Oscar Hartzog by Email
- How to Watch NBA Games Online During the 2026-27 Season
- This Portable Drum Device Lets You Play Music Anywhere, Anytime (And Makes a Great Gift)
- How to Watch ‘Snapped: Killer Moms’ Online Without Cable
View all posts by Oscar Hartzog
December 20, 2025
Add us as a Google Preferred Source
Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
Saturday Night Live has one more show before the holiday break, and it’s a big one. Ariana Grande returns to host for a third time, and she’ll be joined by musical guest Cher. This will be Cher’s second stint as the musical guest on SNL. Her first was in 1987.
This weekend’s episode will also be the last for longtime cast member Bowen Yang. Yang first joined SNL as a writer in Season 44 before joining the main cast in Season 47.
At a Glance: How to Watch Ariana Grande, Cher SNL
- Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: NBC
- Date, start time: Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11:30 p.m. ET
If you’re looking to watch the Ariana Grande & Cher SNL episode but don’t have a cable subscription, read on. Ahead is a full guide on where to livestream the Ariana Grande Saturday Night Live episode online tonight.
How to Watch Ariana Grande, Cher SNL Online
As always, tonight’s SNL episode with Ariana Grande will air on NBC. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch SNL online is to get a live TV streaming service that carries the channel. Here are four of our favorites.
editor’s Pick
DirecTV
➤ $39.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries NBC in a few of its packages, making it a great way to watch SNL online. All packages begin with a five-day free trial, and plans with NBC start at $39.99 a month (the MyNews package).
Sling
➤ $19.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling also carries NBC for a livestream of tonight’s SNL episode. The channel is available in select markets through Sling’s Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue packages. Select is the most affordable, starting at $19.99 a month. Sling does not offer a free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Another way to stream SNL tonight is with Hulu + Live TV. NBC is included in the service’s 95+ channel lineup, and pricing starts at $89.99 a month after a three-day free trial.
Stream Ariana Grande, Cher SNL Episode for Free
Looking for a free livestream of tonight’s SNL episode? Get a free trial from DirecTV or Hulu + Live TV.
When Is the Ariana Grande, Cher SNL Episode?
This Saturday’s SNL episode starring Ariana Grande and Cher will air at 11:30 p.m. ET.
In this article:
More News
-
Garth Brooks Adds New Dates to Tour — Here's Where You Can Grab Tickets
- Tickets and Tours
-
The Country Music Association’s Dolly Parton Tribute Airs Tonight — Here's How to Watch for Free
- Streaming Guide
-
Here’s How to Watch Timberwolves Games This NBA Season
- I'm Yelling Timber
-
Ticketing Sites Unveil Promo Codes and Prices for Brewers vs. Rays World Series Tickets Online
- World Series Tickets
-
By
-
Haven't Seen Enough? The Books and Shows to Read and Watch After 'You Can See Everything'
- No Lie
Top stories newsletter
A Cultural Force That Transcends Generations
Enter your Email
By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.