Saturday TV Ratings 5/16/26: Saturday Night Live Soars for Finale with Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney, 48 Hours Steady, MLB Jumps from Previous Saturday [+ Analysis]

NBC's Saturday Night Live (0.81, +0.11) ended its 51st season with a significant surge, with a finale that featured Will Ferrell as host and musical guest Paul McCartney. But the results were more subdued for another Saturday staple, as CBS's 48 Hours (0.11, 0.00) made no gains. In sports news, NHL on ABC (0.67) was a good bit ahead of MLB on Fox (0.51), while the CW aired Banana Ball (0.09). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Saturday TV Ratings 5/9/26: Saturday Night Live Down, NBA Playoffs Dominate, All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Solid on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Sketch-comedy staple Saturday Night Live (0.70, -0.11) was down on NBC, and 48 Hours (0.11, -0.05) also dealt with a decline on CBS. NBA on ABC (1.69) was the top-rated broadcast overall, while MLB on Fox (0.29) trailed. The CW aired The 90s Boy Band Boom (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 27: Final Predictions for Law & Order, The Hunting Party, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live & More!

It's the final NBC Renew/Cancel of the season, and few shows remain on the bubble in this final week.  Keep reading to see my final thoughts on Law & Order, The Haunting Party, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, and more, plus, my thoughts on NBC's recent renewals and cancellations.

Saturday TV Ratings 5/2/26: Saturday Night Live Soars, NBA Playoffs Hit 27-Year High for First Round Game, Kentucky Roses Draws High Viewer Total on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Buoyed by an indirect NBA Playoffs lead-in (2.16), an Olivia Rodrigo-hosted installment of Saturday Night Live (0.81, +0.19) soared past its last episode. Meanwhile, NHL on ABC (0.69) easily outpaced MLB on Fox (0.35). CBS's 48 Hours (0.16, +0.02) was up. Key: (R) = repeat.

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 26: The Hunting Party’s Luck Is Running Out

The Hunting Party returns to the spotlight this week, as the NBC Renew/Cancel reaches its penultimate update of the 2025-26 TV season!