SNL Oct. 3: Dakota Johnson Hosts, Turnstile Performs

Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live tonight for her third time, with rock band Turnstile making their debut as musical guest. The episode airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams simultaneously on Peacock.

What to know about tonight’s SNL Oct. 3 episode

Johnson, whose film “Verity” hits theaters on Oct. 2, returns for her third hosting stint after previously hosting in 2015 and 2024, according to TVLine. She is now halfway to joining SNL’s exclusive Five Timers Club. This is Turnstile’s debut on the show; the hardcore rock band won their first two Grammys in 2026 and are currently on their Never Enough Tour Pt. 2.

Last week’s season premiere featured Jalen Brunson hosting and K-pop group Katseye performing. Saturday Night Live has added new featured players for Season 52: Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter, who debuted in the season premiere. Chloe Fineman exited the show after seven seasons, and Martin Herlihy departed after five seasons. SNL is back with Dakota Johnson hosting as the momentum continues.

How to watch SNL on Oct. 3

• Live broadcast: NBC, 11:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. CT / 8:30 p.m. PT
• Live stream: Peacock
• On demand: Full episodes stream on Peacock the following morning; clips post to YouTube Sunday

SNL Season 52 schedule ahead

• Oct. 10: Shane Gillis (third time hosting) with Rosalía (second appearance)
• Oct. 31: Inde Navarrette (debut) with Gracie Abrams (second appearance)

The show takes a two-week break between the Oct. 3 episode and Oct. 10. SNL airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock.

Reporting from Variety, Billboard, TVLine and TV Insider contributed to this story.