Druski brings Saturday Night Live its best ratings in two years

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has recently experienced a ratings resurgence, with the most recent episode hosted by online sensation Druski leading the charge. Despite some critics' mixed reviews of the show's current season, Druski's appearance managed to capture the attention of a large audience. His episode set a new high for the series, drawing in 5.6 million viewers, surpassing the previous season's best with Inde Navarette's Halloween appearance, which garnered 5.1 million viewers.

Moreover, the November 4th episode also achieved SNL's highest rating since John Mulaney took the stage on November 2, 2024. The most significant factor driving SNL's booking decisions, however, is the episode's strong performance among younger viewers. LateNighter reported that 22% of the 18-49 demographic tuned in for Druski's hosting gig, an age group that the long-running show has had difficulty engaging in recent years.

The episode also outperformed in afternoon and evening viewing on platforms such as Peacock and YouTube, with the cold open, featuring a cameo by recent Texas Senate winner James Talarico, amassing over 11 million views. Lorne Michaels and his team are likely exploring the web and younger writers for the next internet content creator to bring their young fan base to SNL's Studio 8H.