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Saturday Night Live returned with another wild and funny episode on May 9, 2026, and this time, Matt Damon completely stole the show. The Oscar-winning actor hosted the second-last episode of season 51, while Noah Kahan joined as the musical guest.
Saturday Night Live closed out Season 51 by going straight for shock. With Will Ferrell back as host, the finale opened on a surreal note: Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, is visited in his sleep by the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein.
This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.