The single “Golden” has also made history, leading the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, the longest run ever for a song by an animated act. Other tracks from the soundtrack have also performed well, with “Your Idol,” “Soda Pop,” and “How It’s Done” reaching No. 4, No. 5, and No. 8 on the Hot 100, respectively.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can watch live through their local CBS affiliate feed on the platform, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have on-demand access starting September 15. Additional streaming services carrying the live broadcast include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.

From details about the new cast to how to secure tickets to watch the show live, here’s what you need to know about this season of “SNL.”

Saturday Night Live (SNL) returns for its 51st season with a live premiere episode airing tonight, on October 4 at 11:30 PM ET. The long-awaited kickoff follows a summer hiatus since the Season 50 finale, and coincides with the show's 50th anniversary celebrations earlier this year.

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