Inde Navarrette Leads SNL to 5.2 Million Viewers on Halloween

Inde Navarrette delivered the highest rated episode of 'Saturday Night Live' Season 52 when the show hosted the Halloween special. The broadcast drew 5.2 million viewers, setting a new record for the current season. This performance extends the actor's recent streak of high-profile appearances.

The audience figure places Navarrette ahead of other recent hosts. Those include basketball player Jalen Brunson, actress Dakota Johnson, and comedian Shane Gillis. Johnson's episode previously featured a cameo by Taylor Swift, while Gillis's booking generated public discussion.

The numbers also rival some of the most watched episodes in recent years. Only two installments from Season 51 exceeded the 5.2 million mark. The first was the December 2025 special hosted by Ariana Grande, which reached 5.4 million viewers. That episode served as Bowen Yang's final appearance as a cast member and featured Cher as the musical guest.

The second high-performing episode was the Season 51 finale. Will Ferrell hosted that night, which brought in 5.3 million viewers. Paul McCartney performed as the musical guest for the season closer.

Navarrette's show also achieved specific platform records. It marked the best performance on Peacock since a March episode in Season 51. That earlier broadcast featured Harry Styles as both the host and the musical guest. Among adults aged 18 to 49, the Halloween episode recorded the strongest rating since the November 2024 show hosted by John Mulaney.

Video clips from the broadcast generated 325 million views across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. This total represents another season high for the program. Gracie Abrams performed as the musical guest, while Tom Hanks reprised his role as David S. Pumpkins alongside Bobby Moynihan.

The next episode airs on November 7, with Druski hosting and the Strokes as the musical guest. John Mulaney will return for his seventh hosting stint on November 14, accompanied by Phoebe Bridgers.