“Saturday Night Live,” or “SNL,” will be hosted by Lady Gaga, who will also pull double-duty as musical guest, on Saturday, March 8 at 11:30 p.m. You can watch the episode on DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial). It will also be available to watch on Peacock after it airs. This will be the 12th episode of the 50th season of “SNL.” The sketch series was created by Lorne Michaels with an all-star cast featuring Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, and Bowen Yang. Here’s all the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of the new episode of “SNL” online without cable. How to watch ‘SNL’ without cable If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can live stream “SNL” on any one of the following streaming services: In addition to ABC, Freeform, ESPN, and the other Disney channels, DIRECTV Stream offers CBS, NBC, and FOX. This sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. On top of that, a subscription gets you access to more than 65 other channels in its base package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. The biggest selling point for DIRECTV Stream, however, is that it is the best for live and regional sports coverage. Add that to over 65,000 on-demand titles and its Cloud DVR and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet any of your streaming needs. The base package costs $64.99 per month, with a wide range of add-on options. DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial. Fubo is considered the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone seeking to cut the cord. With a subscription, you get access to over 100 channels (depending on your local area), 30 hours of DVR space and tons of on-demand content, mainly featuring episodes of shows that have aired in recent weeks. Fubo has ABC and the ESPN family, too, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a range of add-on options, and its standard package features a seven-day free trial. It will also be available the day after on Peacock. When will Lady Gaga be the musical guest on ‘SNL’? “Saturday Night Live Season 50" continues on Saturday, March 8 at 11:30 p.m. on NBC, with Lady Gaga as host and musical guest. Episodes usually air after older reruns of the series at 10 p.m., and local programming at 11 p.m. What channel is NBC? You can use the channel finder on your provider’s website to locate it: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, Dish. How to watch Dave Chappelle as ‘SNL’ host online on-demand If you missed “SNL” or want to binge-watch the series as it becomes available, check out Fubo TV (free trial) or DIRECTV Stream (free trial). It will also be available the day after on Peacock. Here’s a look at Shane Gillis’s monologue from the first time he hosted, courtesy of the official Saturday Night Live YouTube channel: Additionally, here’s a look at a recent cold open from the series: Related stories about streaming TV services Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Joseph Rejent covers TV, writing about live television, streaming services and cord-cutting. He can be reached at jrejent@njadvancemedia.com.