“Saturday Night Live” is wrapping up its 51st season with three high-profile episodes in May, featuring a mix of first-timers, returning favorites, and major musical acts.

Kicking things off on May 2, Olivia Rodrigo will take on double duty as both host and musical guest. While this marks her first time hosting, Rodrigo has previously appeared twice as a performer. Her episode arrives just ahead of her upcoming album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” set for release on June 12.

On May 9, Matt Damon returns for his third stint as host, joined by Noah Kahan as the musical guest. Damon’s appearance comes in advance of his starring role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” due out in July. Kahan, making his second “SNL” appearance, will be promoting his new album, “The Great Divide,” which drops April 24.

The season finale on May 16 brings back former cast member Will Ferrell for his sixth time hosting and his first since 2019. Paul McCartney will provide the music, marking his fifth performance on the show. His latest album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” is scheduled for release later in May.

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