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Quick Answer: Watch Shane Gillis host SNL online for free with trials to DirecTV Stream and fuboTV.
Comedian Shane Gillis will head to Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live tonight. Alongside musical guest — and Rolling Stone cover star — 21 Savage, Gillis‘ hosting gig marks five years since he was hired, then fired, from the show. If you want to livestream Shane Gillis’ SNL episode, read on.
How to Watch SNL Shane Gillis Episode Online
Want to watch Gillis’ hosting debut on Saturday Night Live? Here’s your streaming guide:
Stream SNL Shane Gillis Episode on DirecTV Stream
If you’ve cut the cord and want to watch Gillis host Saturday Night Live tonight, you can watch SNL for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream. A DirecTV Stream Entertainment plan comes with the free trial, then costs $79.99 a month if you decide to keep your subscription. It comes with 75+ stations, including local channels like NBC.
Stream SNL Shane Gillis Episode on Hulu + Live TV
For cord-cutters who want to watch SNL online, you can also livestream tonight’s episode with a Hulu + Live TV plan. Hulu’s live TV streaming package gets you access to watch Disney+ and ESPN+, in addition to local channels, from ABC to NBC. A monthly subscription will run you $76.99 per month for the ad-supported package.
Stream SNL Shane Gillis Episode on Peacock Premium
We like Peacock Premium for watching past episodes of SNL online. It’s also a great option for watching Saturday Night Live the next day after it airs on TV. You can get a Peacock Premium plan for $5.99 per month, or sign up for the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan for just $11.99 per month. Bonus: You can save 17% when you go for the annual plan, too.
Stream SNL Shane Gillis Episode on fuboTV
Another live TV streaming service that offers a free trial is Fubo. The service’s fuboTV Pro plan carries local channels like NBC, making it easy to watch Gillis’ SNL episode online. It includes a seven-day free trial at the time of this writing, then costs $79.99 a month after that.
Can You Watch SNL Shane Gillis Episode for Free?
Yes, viewers can tune into Shane Gillis’ SNL hosting episode for free with trials to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV before paying for a subscription.
What Time Is SNL on TV Tonight?
Shane Gillis hosts SNL tonight starting at 10:30 p.m. CT / 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with musical guest 21 Savage. Ahead of Gillis’ SNL episode, the comedian appeared in several promos, including a clip alongside 21 Savage and Kenan Thompson.
“21,” the rapper says in the clip. “Wow, you really do that in real life, too,” joked Gillis.
In another promo, Gillis workshopped his monologue in front of SNL cast members Marcello Hernández and Sarah Sherman, below.
Following his SNL hosting debut, Gillis is set to go on tour, with stops across the country, including the Nashville Comedy Fest in April and the Netflix Is a Joke Fest in May.