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Stream every season of "SNL" now on Peacock. <p>· "SNL" will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebratory weekend culminating in a live primetime special on Sunday, Feb. 16. <p>· "Saturday Night Live" is produced in association with Broadway Video. 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