Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK will return for a 12-episode second season, with its run split between late 2026 and early 2027 rather than broadcast continuously. The article argues that this staggered approach could sustain public interest, give the programme more opportunities to respond to current events, and allow its cast and writers time for other work.

The first six episodes are scheduled for 12, 19 and 26 September, followed by 10, 17 and 24 October, with the remaining six due in early 2027 on dates yet to be announced. The expanded order reflects Sky’s confidence in the UK version after its first season, while the split schedule is presented as a way to encourage social-media attention and avoid exhausting the creative team.