Is the 'SNL' 50th anniversary on tonight? Fans have to wait until Sunday.

If you're looking to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live" Saturday night, you'll have to wait another day. NBC's special anniversary episode airs Sunday night ? not on Saturday, as one might expect.

The live, three-hour special comedy show airs one day after the late-night comedy show's first 1975 episode re-aired on NBC Saturday night.

Featured show guests for the Feb. 16 show include Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson.

Here's what else to know about the highly-anticipated show and how to watch it.

What celebrities will appear on 'SNL' 50th anniversary special?

On Feb. 10, NBC confirmed the following cast members will also appear on the special:

• Adam Sandler

• Amy Poehler

• Andy Samberg

• Chevy Chase

• Chris Rock

• Eddie Murphy

• Fred Armisen

• Garrett Morris

• Jane Curtin

• Jason Sudeikis

• Jimmy Fallon

• Kate McKinnon

• Kenan Thompson

• Kristen Wiig

• Laraine Newman

• Maya Rudolph

• Molly Shannon

• Pete Davidson

• Seth Meyers

• Tina Fey

• Tracy Morgan

• Will Ferrell

• Will Forte

What time is the 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special'?

The "SNL" 50th anniversary special telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, Feb. 16. It will air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Viewers can watch it on NBC or stream the show on Peacock.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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