The season finale of 'SNL' had Paul McCartney playing three songs, in addition to getting monologue and sketch screen time, Saturday night (May 16).
McCartney fans got three live performances, plus a couple other cameos from the Beatle, as Season 51 came to a close.
Paul McCartney performs "Days We Left Behind" on 'SNL' on May 16, 2026.
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SNL’s season finale celebrated Paul McCartney more than its cast of players, with the Beatles legend performing three songs (rather than the standard two), in addition to getting monologue and sketch screen time, on the Will Ferrell-hosted episode Saturday night (May 16).
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