{"id":674987,"date":"2026-05-17T06:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/674987\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T06:21:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:21:12","slug":"how-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/674987\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Will Ferrell, Paul McCartney in ‘SNL’ finale for free"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Live from New York, it\u2019s the Season 51 finale of \u201cSaturday Night Live.\u201d <\/p>\n

The season, which began with Bad Bunny and Doja Cat, will wrap up with a legendary lineup of host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n

\"SATURDAYFerrell appeared in a promo sketch with cast members Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman ahead of tonight\u2019s episode. Rosalind O’Connor\/NBC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Ferrell was a cast member at \u201cSNL\u201d from 1995 to 2001, and tonight\u2019s episode marks his sixth hosting stint. He most recently appeared on \u201cSNL\u201d during the 50th anniversary special in February 2025. Ferrell is hosting to promote his upcoming Netflix comedy<\/a>, \u201cThe Hawk.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 finale: what to know\t\t<\/p>\n

When: May 2, 11:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Channel: NBC<\/p>\n

Streaming: DIRECTV<\/a> (try it free)<\/p>\n

Host: Will Ferrell<\/p>\n

Musical guest: Paul McCartney<\/p>\n

McCartney is also returning to \u201cSNL\u201d for the seventh time. The last time he took the stage in Studio 8H was also during the 50th anniversary special, where he performed \u201cGolden Slumbers,\u201d \u201cCarry That Weight\u201d and \u201cThe End.\u201d McCartney\u2019s 21st studio album<\/a>, \u201cThe Boys of Dungeon Lane\u201d is scheduled to be released on May 29. <\/p>\n

\u201cSNL\u201d will return to NBC in the fall for Season 52; if you want to tune in to the last new \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d of the season, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n

Who is hosting \u2018SNL\u2019 tonight (May 16)?<\/p>\n

\u201cSNL\u201d alum Will Ferrell is hosting the Season 51 finale of \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d tonight, May 16 with musical guest Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n

When is \u2018Saturday Night Live\u2019 on?<\/p>\n

\u201cSNL\u201d is on tonight, May 16. The Season 51 finale will air live from coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET\/8:30 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

How to watch Will Ferrell on \u2018SNL\u2019 for free<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have cable, you\u2019ll need a live TV streaming service to stream \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d for free. One option we love is DIRECTV<\/a>, which comes with five days free and starts at $84.99\/month, with plenty of subscription options and genre packs that include NBC.<\/p>\n

\"SNL50:Paul McCartney most recently performed in Studio 8H during \u201cSNL50: The Anniversary Special.\u201d Theo Wargo\/NBC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

You can also watch \u201cSNL\u201d for free with a Peacock Premium<\/a> free trial (seven days, then $16.99\/month). Peacock also has new \u201cSNL\u201d episodes available to stream in full on Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n

Will Ferrell on \u2018SNL\u2019 preview<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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