Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live as Turnstile make debut
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Saturday Night Live’s second episode of season 52 aired on 3 October, with Dakota Johnson hosting and Baltimore band Turnstile making its debut as musical guest. The episode was broadcast on NBC and was available to stream on Peacock.
Viewers without cable could also watch through live TV streaming services, some of which offered five-day free trials. Listed prices included DirecTV at $59.99 a month for its first three months, Fubo at $63.99 for the first month, Sling TV Blue at $54.99 a month, Hulu + Live TV at $49.99 for the first month, and Peacock Premium at $12.99 a month; prices and channel availability vary by market.
- Dakota Johnson hosted SNL’s second season 52 episode.
- Turnstile made its SNL debut as musical guest.
- NBC and several streaming services carried the show.
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Saturday Night Live is a long-running American television programme that combines sketch comedy with live musical performances. Since debuting in the 1970s, it has remained a major cultural platform, known for launching comedy careers and featuring prominent musical acts.
Dakota Johnson is an American actress best known for starring in the Fifty Shades film franchise. Television appearances by established entertainment figures often draw significant viewing audiences.
Turnstile is a rock band from Baltimore that has developed a dedicated following within alternative music scenes. Performances on major broadcast television programmes like SNL can substantially expand a band's reach beyond their existing fanbase to mainstream audiences.
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Saturday Night Live broadcast its second episode of season 52 on 3 October, featuring actress Dakota Johnson as host and Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile as musical guest. The live broadcast aired on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, with streaming access available through Peacock.
Johnson's appearance marked her second turn hosting the programme, whilst Turnstile made their SNL debut. The band performed 'Birds' from their recent album 'Never Enough', followed by a medley of 'I Care' and 'Dull'. Their appearance came directly after performing at Austin City Limits in Texas.
Turnstile's recent trajectory has been marked by significant achievement. 'Never Enough', released in June, earned critical praise for its energetic combination of punk and pop elements, whilst the track 'Birds' and the album both won Grammy Awards in February. Following their honours, the band has publicly addressed concerns about contemporary global violence and displacement of communities, positioning artists as having a responsibility to document and reflect the world's current state.
Multiple streaming options allowed viewers to access the broadcast without cable subscriptions. Peacock offered direct streaming, whilst other services including live television platforms provided entry through free trial periods. Pricing and channel availability varied by region.
Where outlets differ
Source 1 (Billboard) emphasises streaming options and subscription pricing; Source 2 (NME) focuses on performance content and the band's recent achievements
Source 1 speculates on possible celebrity cameos during the broadcast; Source 2 provides no such commentary
Source 2 details Turnstile's activism and political messaging regarding global violence; Source 1 omits this dimension entirely
Source 2 references future SNL scheduling with Rosalía and Shane Gillis; Source 1 does not extend beyond this episode
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Originally published by Billboard as “Dakota Johnson & Turnstile on ‘SNL’: Here’s Where to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free”.