Ahead of the milestone 50th season of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC and Peacock are trying something new.
Tonight, September 12, the streamer is set to broadcast its first-ever live comedy special. The evening will be hosted by mainstays behind the “SNL” Weekend Update desk, Colin Jost and Michael Che.
Other comics, particularly NYC club comics, will be showcased during “Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark,” but they’re keeping names under wraps. Fresh faces and some familiar ones will drop in throughout the streaming event to do stand-up sets.
The live comedy event will be streamed from The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.
What time does ‘Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark’ air?
Colin Jost & Michael Che: New York After Dark airs tonight, September 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch ‘Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark’:
Colin Jost & Michael Che: New York After Dark is airing exclusively on Peacock, so you’ll need a subscription to the streamer to tune in. Peacock costs $7.99/month with ads and $13.99/month ad-free.
Is there a Peacock free trial?
While Peacock does not offer a free trial, Peacock is included with Instacart+ subscriptions. You can get Peacock free with an Instacart+ two-week free trial.
Check out the Colin Jost & Michael Che: New York After Dark trailer:
When does Saturday Night Live come back?
Season 50 of Saturday Night Live premieres September 28 at 11:29 p.m. ET on NBC. If you don’t have cable, you can use live TV streaming service like DIRECTV Stream to watch live, or wait to watch it the next day on Peacock.
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