Druski Hosts SNL, Announces Show's Final Episode
The Strokes served as musical guest for the October 17, 2026 episode, Druski's hosting debut.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Television
Druski made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on October 17, 2026, with The Strokes as musical guest for the episode. During a promo, Druski announced it would be the last show of Saturday Night Live.
Why it matters
The announcement that the episode would be the final show of Saturday Night Live marks a major moment for the long-running NBC sketch series. The episode drew attention through its host and musical guest, as well as the promotional post for the broadcast.
The promotional post for the episode climbed over 1.4 million views, and the Strokes' appearance marked their fifth time performing on Saturday Night Live. The episode aired at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with the reasons for the announced final show not yet detailed.
The players
Druski
Druski is a comedian and social media personality who made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live with this episode.
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band who performed as musical guest on Saturday Night Live for their fifth time.
NBC
NBC is the television network that broadcasts Saturday Night Live.
The details
Druski announced the show's end in a promo, whispering the news to cast member Marcello Hernandez before the episode. The episode also featured the Strokes performing as musical guest and was made available to stream on Peacock.
Timeline
October 2026: Saturday Night Live aired a Halloween episode featuring Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams, with Tom Hanks returning as David S. Pumpkins.
October 17, 2026: Druski hosted and The Strokes performed on Saturday Night Live.
October 17, 2026, 11:30 p.m. ET: The episode aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Season Trajectory
The October 17, 2026 episode followed the Halloween broadcast featuring Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams, which included a return by Tom Hanks as David S. Pumpkins. Druski's hosting debut and the announcement that the show would end place this episode at a pivotal point in the program's recent run.
The episode aired at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and is available to stream on Peacock. Viewers can watch the broadcast on NBC or access it through the Peacock streaming service.
The takeaway
Viewers interested in the show's history can follow its recent episodes and hosting changes as more details about its future emerge. Checking broadcast schedules and streaming availability will help audiences catch episodes as they air.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by American Songwriter.
