Watch SNL50: The Anniversary Special Live for Free

Last night, “Saturday Night Live” took a break from the typical Saturday slot to celebrate 50 years of laughs with a three-hour anniversary special. From original cast members to the big names of today, over 50 stars came together for this milestone event.

The festivities began on Friday with a concert at Radio City Music Hall, followed by a replay of the very first episode on Saturday night. Finally, on Sunday, the main event took place in Studio 8H in classic New York City fashion.

For those who missed the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” live, here’s what you need to know:

The special aired on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET, with a red carpet special starting at 7:00 p.m. Interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes content were part of the pre-show festivities.

If you don’t have cable, you can still catch the special for free with a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial. Other options include fuboTV and Peacock, which have free trials and promotional pricing available.

The star-studded cast of the anniversary special included current and former “SNL” favorites, as well as high-profile guest stars like Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and more.

So grab your popcorn and get ready to take a trip down memory lane with “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”