Snl 40th Anniversary Ratings 2025 Season. A decade ago, snl’s 40th anniversary special drew 23.1 million viewers on nbc alone — albeit at a time when linear tv was still the dominant mode of viewing and tens of. The cold open to the snl 40th special starred fallon — who'll be hosting 2025's snl50:

Snl has celebrated itself many times over the years, including with specials to mark the show’s 15th, 25th, and 40th anniversaries.but 50 years is an especially momentous. The homecoming concert on february 14 — and his pal and collaborator justin.