{"id":2413,"date":"2026-05-16T23:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T23:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/how-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T23:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T23:29:04","slug":"how-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/how-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Will Ferrell, Paul McCartney in &#8216;SNL&#8217; finale for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tPage Six may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Live from New York, it\u2019s the Season 51 finale of \u201cSaturday Night Live.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The season, which began with Bad Bunny and Doja Cat, will wrap up with a legendary lineup of host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"8937360\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chloe-fineman-sarah-sherman-host-127852927.jpg\" alt=\"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1904 -- Pictured: (l-r) Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman, and host Will Ferrell during Promos on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 -- (Photo by: Rosalind O'Connor\/NBC via Getty Images)&#10;Saturday Night Live - Season 51\" class=\"wp-image-8937360\"  \/><figcaption>Ferrell appeared in a promo sketch with cast members Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman ahead of tonight\u2019s episode.  <span class=\"credit\">Rosalind O&#8217;Connor\/NBC via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Ferrell was a cast member at \u201cSNL\u201d from 1995 to 2001, and tonight\u2019s episode marks his sixth hosting stint. He most recently appeared on \u201cSNL\u201d during the 50th anniversary special in February 2025. Ferrell is hosting to promote his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ga8bJyvnSYs&amp;pp=ygUQdGhlIGhhd2sgdHJhaWxlctIHCQkECwGHKiGM7w%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upcoming Netflix comedy<\/a>, \u201cThe Hawk.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-spotlight product-spotlight-block wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-nypost-editor-product-spotlight\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> May 2, <strong>11:30 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Channel:<\/strong> NBC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streaming:<\/strong> <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F16%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dpbolvw.net%2Fclick-100223666-17176796%3Fsid%3Dsnl&amp;author=Angela%20Tricarico&amp;articleID=8937299&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2016%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=snl&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIRECTV<\/a> (try it free)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Host:<\/strong> Will Ferrell<\/li>\n<li><strong>Musical guest:<\/strong> Paul McCartney<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>McCartney is also returning to \u201cSNL\u201d for the seventh time. The last time he took the stage in Studio 8H was also during the 50th anniversary special, where he performed \u201cGolden Slumbers,\u201d \u201cCarry That Weight\u201d and \u201cThe End.\u201d McCartney\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/16\/entertainment\/paul-mccartney-holding-listening-party-for-his-new-album-the-boys-of-dungeon-lane-in-los-angeles\/\">21st studio album<\/a>, \u201cThe Boys of Dungeon Lane\u201d is scheduled to be released on May 29. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cSNL\u201d will return to NBC in the fall for Season 52; if you want to tune in to the last new \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d of the season, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSNL\u201d alum Will Ferrell is hosting the Season 51 finale of \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d tonight, May 16 with musical guest Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSNL\u201d is on tonight, May 16. The Season 51 finale will air live from coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET\/8:30 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">If you don\u2019t have cable, you\u2019ll need a live TV streaming service to stream \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d for free. One option we love is <a data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_pagesix?p=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F16%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dpbolvw.net%2Fclick-100223666-17176796%3Fsid%3Dsnl&amp;author=Angela%20Tricarico&amp;articleID=8937299&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=may%2016%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=snl&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIRECTV<\/a>, which comes with five days free and starts at $84.99\/month, with plenty of subscription options and genre packs that include NBC.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"8937358\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paul-mccartney-performs-medley-february-127853102.jpg\" alt=\"SNL50: THE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL -- Pictured: Paul McCartney performs a medley on February 16, 2025 -- (Photo by: Theo Wargo\/NBC via Getty Images)&#10;SNL50: The Anniversary Special - Season 2025\" class=\"wp-image-8937358\"  \/><figcaption>Paul McCartney most recently performed in Studio 8H during \u201cSNL50: The Anniversary Special.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Theo Wargo\/NBC via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">You can also watch \u201cSNL\u201d for free with a <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"pagesix-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.pagesixlink.com?btn_ref=org-282f0dd399864b44&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.pagesixlink.com?btn_ref=org-282f0dd399864b44&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Foffers%2Fref%3Datv_3p_amz_c_ow8Exl_1_1%3FbenefitId%3Dpeacockus%26tag%3Dpagesix-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2026%2F05%2F16%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Peacock Premium<\/a> free trial (seven days, then $16.99\/month). Peacock also has new \u201cSNL\u201d episodes available to stream in full on Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Will Ferrell Wants Andrew Dismukes to Get Off the SNL Stage\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hvrwJTzOmL8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100% \" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.nypost.com\/protected-iframe\/7243f1477b3245f2f0745dd957e58dbc\" scrolling=\"auto\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"\" allow=\"camera; fullscreen;\"><br \/>\n\t<\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/16\/entertainment\/how-to-watch-will-ferrell-paul-mccartney-in-snl-finale-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Page Six may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/127853292.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2413"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2413\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}