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Saturday Night Live

Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!

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First Aired:October 11, 1975
Seasons:51 seasons
Episodes:1009
Status:Returning Series

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Cast

Michael Che

Michael Che

Self - Various Characters

Mikey Day

Mikey Day

Self - Various Characters

Andrew Dismukes

Andrew Dismukes

Self - Various Characters

Chloe Fineman

Chloe Fineman

Self - Various Characters

Marcello Hernández

Marcello Hernández

Self - Various Characters

James Austin Johnson

James Austin Johnson

Self - Various Characters

Colin Jost

Colin Jost

Self - Various Characters

Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman

Self - Various Characters

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson

Self - Various Characters

Tommy Brennan

Tommy Brennan

Self - Various Characters

Jeremy Culhane

Jeremy Culhane

Self - Various Characters

Ben Marshall

Ben Marshall

Self - Various Characters

Ashley Padilla

Ashley Padilla

Self - Various Characters

Kam Patterson

Kam Patterson

Self - Various Characters

Veronika Slowikowska

Veronika Slowikowska

Self - Various Characters

Seasons

The first season of Saturday Night Live, the weekly late-night 90-minute American sketch comedy/variety show on NBC, aired during the 1975–1976 television season. Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1975 and consisted of a total of 24 episodes, the last of which aired on July 31, 1976. In 1974, NBC Tonight Show host Johnny Carson requested that the weekend broadcasts of "Best of Carson" come to an end, so that Carson could take two weeknights off and NBC would thus air those repeats on those nights rather than feed them to affiliates for broadcast on either Saturdays or Sundays. Given Carson's undisputed status as the dean of late-night television, NBC heard his request as an ultimatum, fearing he might use the issue as grounds to defect to either ABC or CBS. To fill the gap, the network drew up some ideas and brought in Dick Ebersol – a protégé of legendary ABC Sports president Roone Arledge – to develop a 90-minute late-night variety show. Ebersol's first order of business was hiring a young Canadian producer named Lorne Michaels to be the show-runner.

George Carlin with Billy Preston and Janis Ian

E1George Carlin with Billy Preston and Janis Ian

66m7.9

Oct 11, 1975

Live from New York, It's... George Carlin! Sketches Include: Wolverines, New Dad Insurance, The Courtroom, Victims of Shark Bite, Jamitol, Triopenin, Jim Henson's Muppets, Bee Hospital, Academy of Better Careers, Show Us Your Guns, Trojan Horse Home Security, Triple-Trac

Paul Simon with Randy Newman and Phoebe Snow

E2Paul Simon with Randy Newman and Phoebe Snow

66m5.8

Oct 18, 1975

Live from New York, It's... Paul Simon! Sketches Include: The Berkeley Collection, Bees, Jim Henson's Muppets, Try-Hard 1-11

Rob Reiner

E3Rob Reiner

66m7.2

Oct 25, 1975

Live from New York, it's... Rob Reiner! Sketches Include: National Pancreas Association, Fashion Don'ts, Golden Needles, Dangerous But Inept, Felina Cat Food, Middle American Van Lines, Musical Performance (Joe Cocker), Jim Henson's Muppets, Drooler's Anti-Defamation League, Square Dance, Mark Hampton and Denny Dillon, What Gilda Ate, Bees

Candice Bergen with Esther Phillips

E4Candice Bergen with Esther Phillips

68m7.7

Nov 8, 1975

Live from New York, It's... Candice Bergen Sketches include: Ambassador Training Institute, CIA Department of Records, Jaws II, Long Distance, Chanel, Feminine Talk, Midnight Probe, Crank Call, Jim Henson's Muppets, Irk The Turk, Black Perspective, Pong

Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III

E5Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III

67m6.7

Nov 15, 1975

Live from New York, It's... Robert Klein Sketches include: Pong, Minute Mystery, Bee Centennial Minute, Greg Allman How's Your Love Life?, Tough Director, Jamitol, Exterminators, Fireman, Jim Henson's Muppets, K-Put Price-Is-Rite Stamp Gun, Looks At Books, I Can't Stop My Leg

Lily Tomlin

E6Lily Tomlin

65m7.2

Nov 22, 1975

Live from New York, it's... Lily Tomlin Sketches Include: Beethoven Part 1, Jaws III, Bell-Hop, Edith Ann Skates, Beethoven Part 2, Spud Beer, Patty, Jim Henson's Muppets, Beethoven Part 3, Hard Hats, Speed, Margo's Dance Palace

Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron

E7Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron

67m8.0

Dec 13, 1975

Live From New York, it's... Richard Pryor! Sketches Include: Samurai Hotel, Looks At Books, Line-Up #1, Word Association, Pong, They're Taking Over, Line-Up #2, L-Pill, Jim Henson's Muppets, Line-Up #3, Exorcist II, Assassination

Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics

E8Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics

67m6.6

Dec 20, 1975

Live from New York, It's... Candice Bergen! Sketches include-- Fireside Chat with Gerald Ford, "Mel's Char Palace", "What Gilda Ate", Billy is guilty of murder, Teddy the Elf, "The Fritzie Kringle Show", "Minute Mystery", Candice and the cast perform 'Winter Wonderland', The Bees Christmas Party, Homeward Bound.

Elliott Gould with Anne Murray

E9Elliott Gould with Anne Murray

67m6.8

Jan 10, 1976

Live from New York, it's... Elliott Gould! Sketches include "The Dead String Quartet," "Interior Demolitionists," "Vito Corleone in Therapy," "The Killer Bees," "Birthright", "Gilda and Elliot," "New Shimmer," The Muppets, "Play Misty for Me" (film), "Jamitol," "Try-Hard 1-11," and "Powwow With the Press" (stand-up). Anne Murray performed "Long Distance Call" and "Boogie With You."

Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil

E10Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil

67m6.8

Jan 17, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Suicide Prevention, "Samurai Deli", Operation Stumblebum, "Citizen Kane II", King Bee(the Blues Brothers), Auto mechanic tells bedtime story, "Presidential Foreplay", Chevy misuses a joint, The Constipated Man, The Muppets and the Japanese sex Device.

Peter Cook & Dudley Moore with Neil Sedaka

E11Peter Cook & Dudley Moore with Neil Sedaka

67m6.2

Jan 24, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Bomb Squad, Prisoner Auditions, "Don Pardo's Holiday on A Elevator", "Table Talk", "Backstage Banter", Sonny and Cher, The Baby Jesus, Chevy talks to Angola's roommate, The Muppets.

Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff

E12Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff

67m6.3

Jan 31, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Voodoo on Chevy Chase, Alcohol and Firearms, Lowell Brock of H&R Brock, "Looks at Books", Dick Cavett's School of Hydroplane Operation, Dance To The Nation, "The Apple Follies", Our Town.

Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau

E13Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau

67m7.0

Feb 14, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include "The Valentine's Day Massacre," "Samurai Divorce Court," "Jason and Sunshine," "The Corrida." "All Pro Wrestling," "Remembering of Things Past", "Dueling Brandos," "A Home Movie" (film), and "The Orgy." Al Jarreau performs "We'll Get By."

Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.

E14Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.

67m6.3

Feb 21, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Gerald Ford gives a word association, Literary Recital, Very White(Chevy Chase)sings unsoulful songs, "The Failed Pilots of I Love Lucy", Cuban accupunture, Lucille Ball talks about Desi's book, Bisexual Minute.

Jill Clayburgh with Leon Redbone

E15Jill Clayburgh with Leon Redbone

67m6.3

Feb 28, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- No More Falls, "Great Moments in Herstory", White Guilt Relief Fund, Inquisitive Girlfriend, Grable and Lombard, Car Yummies, Paying the Milkman, Jill Carson Guidance Counselor!, Andy Kaufman sings "Old Macdonald", "The Mr. Bill Show".

Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter

E16Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter

67m6.7

Mar 13, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--'SNL is not ad-libbed' says Chevy Chase, A President's View on Marijuana, Dominatrix Cleaning Tips, "Norman Bates School of Hotel Management", Low-budget Movie Trailers, Sherry protest her B(ee), Policemen Dance Party, "Hello Dolly".

Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group

E17Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group

67m7.7

Apr 17, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Gerald Ford Sketches include-- "The Dead String Quartet", Super Bass-O-Matic 76, An Oval Office, David Eisenhower is Anti-Nixon, Thomas Jefferson denies slavery, The New Stoner Volunteer Army, Catherine the Great, Disgusting Jam, Autumm Fizz--The Carbonated Douche, "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder".

Raquel Welch with Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian

E18Raquel Welch with Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian

67m6.3

Apr 24, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- "Get to the fall Chevy!", Purina Rat Chow, Joseph Franklin's 10-letter Metric Alphabet, "The Claudine Longet Ski Invitational", "One Flew Over The Hornest Nest", Chevy tries to convince Raquel to take off her shirt, Baba Wawa, Bisexual Moment, The Muppets are finished on SNL.

Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon

E19Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon

67m6.5

May 8, 1976

Live from New York, it's Chevy Chase! Sketches are "Ronald Reagan's Jam Session," Not for Ladies Only, Wilderness Comedian, "Slumber Party," Bride of Frankenstein, "Fondue Pots for Namibia," "The Muppets Can Reunite the Beatles," New York's My Home (film), "Super Absordent Dry Hose," and "The Final Days." Carly Simon performs You're So Vain.

Dyan Cannon with Leon & Mary Russell

E20Dyan Cannon with Leon & Mary Russell

67m5.3

May 15, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Chevy has to do the fall again, "Hearing Test," "The Adulterer," "Vacationland Adventure", "Minister with Hiccups," "Dyan Cannon's Dream," "Orange Juice," "The Bathwater of The Stars", "Johnny Angel", "Cresk Toothpaste,"" and "The Hubcap Thief" (film). Leon Russell and Joe Cocker (Belushi) perform "Daylight".

Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot

E21Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot

67m6.7

May 22, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Emmy winner Chevy tries to get Laraine todo the fall, Samurai Tailor, "Talk Back!", "Dell Stator's Toad Ranch Resturaunt", "Looks at Books", The Crowd Audition, Peter Lemon Moodring, "Not For Ladies Only", Lorne Micheals offer to the Beatles.

Elliott Gould with Leon Redbone and Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson

E22Elliott Gould with Leon Redbone and Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson

67m6.3

May 29, 1976

Sketches include "Wax Museum," "Phone Operator Academy," "European Poker Player," "Babs's Uvula," "The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise," "The Bee Honeymooners," "Shirley Temple Black," "Vibramatic," "Uncle Charlie's School," and "Show Us Your Guns." Leon Redbone performed "Shine On Harvest Moon."

Louise Lasser with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band

E23Louise Lasser with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band

67m3.0

Jul 24, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Belushi thinks Chevy has a big head, Louise Lasser locks herself dressing room, General "V.D" Amin, Sven and Inger, John Belushi tries to sell his clothes, Ode to Television, Louise apologizes to her dog, Jimmy Carter talks about the campagin.

Kris Kristofferson with Rita Coolidge

E24Kris Kristofferson with Rita Coolidge

67m6.3

Jul 31, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Kristofferson signs "Help Me Make it Through The Night", new SNL employer Sherry, Samurai General Practitioner, the Great White Athelete, Gerald Ford dosent want to talk about local issues, "Talk Country", My Blind Date is My Gynocologist, Andrew Young is a Suckup, Police State, "Waiting For Don Pardo".

Saturday Night Live aired its second season during the 1976–1977 television season on NBC. The second season started on September 18, 1976, and ended on May 21, 1977. This season saw the first of many SNL cast changes. Chevy Chase, who was pursuing a movie career in California, left the show after the October 30th episode hosted by Buck Henry with musical guest, The Band. Jane Curtin became the first female cast member to become a Weekend Update anchor following Chase's departure. On the January 15, 1977 episode, Bill Murray joined the cast to fill the void left by Chase's departure. This season also saw another change in the show: its name. Following the cancellation of ABC's Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell, NBC changed the name of the show from NBC's Saturday Night to its current title, Saturday Night Live in the episode hosted by Jack Burns in 1977. It was the last time that the Muppet sketches would appear on the show. In a 1977 interview with Playboy, O'Donoghue who was head writer/performer, referred to the Muppets as "those fucking Muppets, those little hairy facecloths" and were "made from the refuse after they cleaned up after Woodstock". He also refused to write for them, saying "I don’t write for felt". O'Donoghue also had a lynched Big Bird hanging in the writer's office.

Lily Tomlin/James Taylor

E1Lily Tomlin/James Taylor

67m5.3

Sep 18, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Big shot Lily Tomlin will do the show without rehearsing, "Debate 76", Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak, The Phone Company, "Women In Literature", Tess DiSenzo, The Antler Dance, Judith Beasley.

Norman Lear/Boz Scaggs

E2Norman Lear/Boz Scaggs

67m5.0

Sep 25, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase (On telephone) Sketches include-- Gilda plans to do the fall, Jimmy Carter speaks on sexual performance in the White House, Chevy's Girls, Trial sitcom--"The Snakehandling O'Sheas", Joseph Franklin--The Metric Clock, Abusive Divorce Lawyer, Rhodesian Peace Talks.

Eric Idle/Joe Cocker and Stuff

E3Eric Idle/Joe Cocker and Stuff

67m6.2

Oct 2, 1976

Live from New York, it's..Chevy Chase (on telephone)! Sketches include-- Hospitalized Chevy confronts impostor, Designer Babies, KLOG Deejay, The Killer Bees, Cufflinks of the Gods, Drag is Not Funny, Dragnet, Drag Racing Today, Jacques Cousteau, Joe Cocker and his doppleganger(Belushi), "Ken Norton is more talented than Muhummad Ali".

Karen Black/John Prine

E4Karen Black/John Prine

67m5.3

Oct 16, 1976

Live from New York, it's...Chevy Chase! Sketches include-- Chevy returns, "Baba Wawa at Large," Debate '76, A*M*I*S*H, Cancer-free Cupcakes, "Love Russian Style," The Lunch Counter Reunion, Mr. Bill, Ode to American Coinage.

Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman

E5Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman

67m7.5

Oct 23, 1976

Sketches include "Yankees Lose," "Jeopardy 1999," "Speak Out For Milk", "The Beatnik Club," "Ted Baxter Kills Mary Richards," "Looks at Books," and "Mysteries in Medicine." Kinky Friedman performed "Dear Abby."

Buck Henry/The Band

E6Buck Henry/The Band

67m7.0

Oct 30, 1976

Sketches include-- Trick or Treating Land Shark, "Not For Ladies Only", Samurai Stockbroker, Garrett Morris's Family History, Debate 76, Super Bass-O-Matic 77, "The OintMENt", Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales, Houdini's Ghost.

Dick Cavett/Ry Cooder

E7Dick Cavett/Ry Cooder

67m6.0

Nov 13, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Chroma Trak Girl, Puppy Uppers and Doggie Downers, Nixon's Watergate Frame-up, Crossroads, Grandparent Bees, Mr.Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales--"The Blind Chicken", Mobile Shrink, "How Things Work", Marines--Looking For A Few Good Men.

Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison

E8Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison

67m7.5

Nov 20, 1976

Live from New York, It's...George Harrison Sketches include-- Paul Simon meets pauper Chevy Chase on sidewalk while Lorne talks with George Harrison, Quarry, "Baba Wawa at Large", The Twilight Zone, Billy Paul, "Tomorrow with Tom Synder".

Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson

E9Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson

67m5.5

Nov 27, 1976

Live from New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Gilda wont be in much of tonight's show, Wendy, Bee Peter Pan and Tinkerbee, Rovco's Puberty Helper, Metal Man, Steve Bashekis, Im Not Black, The Crush on the Biology Teacher, Don Pardo--The First Fifty Years, Laraine Newman's talents, Mr.Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales--""he Little Train That Died".

Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa

E10Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa

67m7.0

Dec 11, 1976

Live from New York, it's... Gilda Radner! Sketches include: "Patty Hearst At Home," "Jimmy Carter Can't Keep His Promises," "Santi-Wrap," Consumer Probe, Fern and Friend in PSA for The Right to Extreme Stupidity League, FX-70 Cheese Slicer, The Killer Trees trailer, "Adopt John Belushi For Christmas," "Radioactive Fallout Report," and "Let's Kill Gary Gilmore For Christmas."

Ralph Nader/George Benson

E11Ralph Nader/George Benson

67m7.5

Jan 15, 1977

Live from New York, It's...Ralph Nader Sketches include-- Ralph Nader wants to cut loose, Badmouthing Grandfather, Dress Rehearsal for Execution, The Confederate Takeover, "Baba Wawa At Large"" The Coneheads, "Youth Ask Questions", Andy Kaufman as Elvis, Testing Party Dolls.

Ruth Gordon/Chuck Berry

E12Ruth Gordon/Chuck Berry

67m4.5

Jan 22, 1977

Live from New York, it's...Ruth Gordon! Sketches include-- Belushi's too sick to do the show, Barbara Streisand, Emily Litella and Her Sister, Tomorrow with Tom Snyder, Little Old Ladies of The Night, Asking the Babysitter About Sex, E. Buzz Miller, Crazy Frank Commercial parody, and Mr. Mike's Least-Loved Bedtime Tales.

Fran Tarkenton/Leo Sayer

E13Fran Tarkenton/Leo Sayer

67m6.0

Jan 29, 1977

Live from New York, it's...Fran Tarkenton! Sketches include "Locker Room Pep Talk," "Swiss Army Gun," "Amy Carter in School," "Chambers' Missing Arm," "Black Perspective," "Home Restaurant," "Community Appeal," "Fran's One-Night Stand," "Grand Stand," "French Liquid," and "Rhonda's Credit Card Counseling."

Steve Martin/The Kinks

E14Steve Martin/The Kinks

67m6.5

Feb 26, 1977

Live from New York, It's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "Steve Martin's Ego Trip," "Coneheads' Tax Audit," "Celebrity Weightlifting," "Dr. Breadloaf's Quickloss Diet Book," "Pulling the Plug," "Broadway Baby," "Hollywood Bingo," "From the Big Orange to the Big Apple" (film), "Roots II," and "Plenty in Common."

Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin

E15Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin

67m5.5

Mar 12, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Sissy Spacek! Sketches include-- "Dave Wilson's Dead," "Burger Master," "Ask President Carter", ""Belushi's Olympic Dream," "Gidget's Disease," "Bad Playhouse," and "White Trash Couple.

Broderick Crawford/Dr. John, The Meters

E16Broderick Crawford/Dr. John, The Meters

67m5.0

Mar 19, 1977

Live From New York, it's... Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtin, & Linda Ronstadt! Sketches include "Goodbye Saccharine," "Samurai Hit-Man," "Broderick's Old Neighborhood" (film), "Mel's Hide Heaven", "Bill Murray, The New Guy," "Lucy Ricardo's Nuke Job," "Highway Patrol," "Baba Wawa At Large," and "Nixon and Hoover."

Jack Burns/Santana

E17Jack Burns/Santana

67m5.0

Mar 26, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- Belushi Refuses to Say Live From New York, The Coneheads, Marine Wedding, "The Untouchables", "The Story of The Squatters", "Ask Big Daddy", Washed Up Comedy Writer, Suicidal Buisnessman, Old-Fashioned Pharmacist.

Julian Bond/Brick

E18Julian Bond/Brick

67m6.3

Apr 9, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Emily Litella's New Love, Lowell Brock, Black Perspective, "Dr.X, Family Counselor", Right On Afro Lustre, Great Moments In Motown, Creeley's Soup, Bad Cinema, George Wallace, Julian and Andrew Young Talk With President Carter.

Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters

E19Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters

67m7.0

Apr 16, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi! Sketches include-- Brezhnev Wants to Appear on Carson, The Castration Walk, Nick The Lounge Singer, You've Come a Long Way, Buddy, United Face Bank, Jason and Sunshine, Pilson Feedbag Dinners.

Eric Idle/Neil Innes

E20Eric Idle/Neil Innes

67m6.8

Apr 23, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include-- Potato Torture, The American Dope Growers Union, "The Nixon Interviews", Flight Attendant Sherry, "Plain Talk", "Heavy Wit Championship", Bill Murray's Bad Childhood Memories, "Telethon for Britian", "The Battle of Britain". Gary Weis film: Body Language.

Shelley Duvall/Joan Armatrading

E21Shelley Duvall/Joan Armatrading

67m6.0

May 14, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- Bee Sketch Is Pre-Empted by Norton-Bobick Fight, Video Vixens, Badly Disguised Bank Robber, Viva Las Vegas II, "Baba Wawa At Large", Feuding Couple, "Bad Ballet", "Night of The Moonies", Audience Member Chevy.

Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes

E22Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes

67m7.5

May 21, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Carter's Energy Saving Message, Buck Performs A Live Sex Act, Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Mike, The Coneheads Return to Remulak, Rhonda Weiss's Bridal Shower, Charles Lindbergh Meets the Land Shark.

Saturday Night Live aired its third season during the 1977–1978 television season on NBC. The season began on September 24, 1977 and ended on May 20, 1978. The DVD for the entire season was released on May 13, 2008. The entire cast from the previous season returned for season three. The show also introduced the concept of the "featured player." Writers Tom Davis and Al Franken became cast members. The season is also notable for the contest, Anyone Can Host. During the start of the season the show advertised the contest for a non-celebrity to host the show. The winner was 80 year-old grandmother Miskel Spillman, the only non-celebrity to host an SNL episode. During Spillman's show the musical guest, Elvis Costello, halted his band, the Attractions, seven seconds into the song "Less Than Zero", launching into "Radio Radio", an as-yet unreleased song critical of mainstream broadcasting. The change angered Lorne Michaels, who banned future appearances on the show for a while. Chevy Chase's hosted during the season, making him the first cast member to host after leaving the show. Backstage during the show Chase and Bill Murray engaged in a physical altercation that was broken up by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Chase later accused Murray of trying to upstage him on set and for making explicit remarks about Chase's wife. Chase would host the show several times throughout the show's history, though he was unpopular with the cast and crew.

Steve Martin/Jackson Browne

E1Steve Martin/Jackson Browne

67m7.7

Sep 24, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include--"Bert Lance National Express Card", "Kromega III", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Mike McMack, Defense Lawyer", "Trinity 3000 Computer", "Great Moments In Rock & Roll", "Mr. U.S.A. Pageant", "Royal Deluxe II"

Madeline Kahn/Taj Mahal

E2Madeline Kahn/Taj Mahal

67m6.0

Oct 8, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include--"Lee Harry Oswald", "Swill", "Bad Opera", "The 'Anyone Can Host' Contest", "Bianca Jagger Talks with Close Personal Friends", "The Acid Generation - Where Are They Now?", "Blind African-American", "Autumn In New York", "Ultra-Personal Feminine Product", "Dubbing Hercules", "Dame Edna Everage", "Pocket Pal", "Phone Secrets""

Hugh Hefner/Libby Titus

E3Hugh Hefner/Libby Titus

67m5.0

Oct 15, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Laraine Newman Sketches include--"Playboy Bunny", "Angora Bouquet", "Planet Of The Men Vs. Planet Of The Women", "The 'Anyone Can Host' Contest", "The X-Police", "Circular Bed Sex Research", "Listening To Great Music", "Sex In Cinema", "3 R's", "The Story Of H", "Funeral Magician", "The Farbers at the Playboy Club"

Charles Grodin/Paul Simon and The Persuaders

E4Charles Grodin/Paul Simon and The Persuaders

67m6.0

Oct 29, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include--"Grodin Misses Dress Rehearsal", "Weekend Update Ad", "The Coneheads", "Long-Winded Set-Up", "Consumer Probe", "The 'Anyone Can Host' Contest", "Samurai Dry Cleaners", "Trick-or-Treating Killer Bees", "Judy Miller"", "The Professional School of Football", "Incompetents"

Ray Charles and the Raylettes

E5Ray Charles and the Raylettes

67m6.0

Nov 12, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- "Don Corleone", "A Message From the President of the United States", "Mamorex", "Howdy Doody's Widow", "Tomorrow", "The Young Caucasians", "Ray Charles Medley", "Franklyn Ajaye", "Evelyn Woodski Slow Reading Course", "Blackout Burglary", "Buck Henry Announcement".

Buck Henry/Leon Redbone

E6Buck Henry/Leon Redbone

67m6.0

Nov 19, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Anyone Can Host Contest Finalists Sketches include--"The 'Anyone Can Host' Contest Finalists", "Little Chocolate Donuts", "Samurai Psychiatrist", "Stunt Babies", "Motel Sanitation Items", "Tomorrow", "Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow", "The Rickey Rat Club", "The History of Franken & Davis", "Jackie Onassis", "'Anyone Can Host' Contest Film ", "Life After Death"

Mary Kay Place/Willie Nelson

E7Mary Kay Place/Willie Nelson

67m6.5

Dec 10, 1977

Live From New York, It's...Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Mary Kay Place, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, & Jane Curtin Sketches include--"Peppiest Show Ever", "Hey, You!", "More Insects To Worry About", "Total Womanhood", "Married In A Minute!", "Bad Musical", "Hanukkah Explanation".

Mrs. Miskel Spillman/Elvis Costello and the Attractions

E8Mrs. Miskel Spillman/Elvis Costello and the Attractions

67m5.5

Dec 17, 1977

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include ""America's Oldest Living Doper," "Meat Wagon Toy Ambulance," "Dating the Self-Conscious & Extremely Obnoxious," "Gift of the Magi," "Starsky and Hutch," "The Al Franken and Tom Davis Show," "E. Buzz Miller's Art Classics," "College Students Home For Christmas," "Drunken Santa," "Madame Butterfly"

Steve Martin/The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band

E9Steve Martin/The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band

67m7.7

Jan 21, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include--"State of the Union Address", "Swill", "Searching For Bigfoot", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Body Floss", "The Coneheads On 'Family Feud'", "'Close Personal Friends' Film", "What If?"

Robert Klein/Bonnie Raitt

E10Robert Klein/Bonnie Raitt

67m7.0

Jan 28, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Paul Shaffer Sketches include--"Mr. Mike & Tina Turner Review", "Olympia Cafe", "The X-Police", "Nick Winters", "Nerds Album", "Frogs Look At Film ", "Giant Lobster Attack Warning", "Rhonda Weiss", "Attack Of The Giant Lobsters", "Lobsters Wreck The Studio""

Chevy Chase/Billy Joel

E11Chevy Chase/Billy Joel

67m6.5

Feb 18, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--"A Former President Speaks to the Nation", "The Moth Masher", "Post-Sex Discussion", "King", "Customs Trainee", "Bad Day Soundtrack Film", "Sermonette", "World War II GI Quiz", "Sketch With No Ending"

O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson

E12O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson

67m8.0

Feb 25, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include--"Gilda Answers Audience Questions", "Samurai Night Fever", "Great Moments In Sports", "The Mohawk Master", "The Raid On Nicosia", "Voodoo", "The Franken & Davis Show", "Mandingo II", "E. Buzz Miller's Animal Kingdom", "Hertz Ad", "Celebrity Battle of the Sexes"

Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop

E13Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop

67m7.5

Mar 11, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include--"Modern Crimes", "Kromega III", "Tomorrow", "Miracle In Chicago", "Stage Door Guard", "Looks At Books", "Don't Look Back In Anger", "Looking For Mr. Goodbar Playset""

Jill Clayburgh/Eddie Money

E14Jill Clayburgh/Eddie Money

67m5.5

Mar 18, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Garrett Morris Sketches include--"Garrett Morris sings 'Danny Boy'", "Royal Deluxe II", "Olympia Cafe", "Sybil III", "Bad One-Man Theater", "Nutrifix", "Myopia", "Shower Mike", "The Coneheads On Earth", "Celebrity Crack-Up"

Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf

E15Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf

67m6.7

Mar 25, 1978

Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include--"Kevin Scott", "Movie Trailers", "My Fair Lady", "Mr. Death", "Anwar Sadat", "Cold As Ice", "Dell Stator's Rabbit Hut", "Vampire Hunters", "Richard Belzer", "Mr. Bill Goes To The Circus""

Michael Palin/Eugene Record

E16Michael Palin/Eugene Record

67m7.0

Apr 8, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include--"Oscar Awards", "Little Chocolate Donuts", "Tax Deductions", "H&L Brock", "Great Escape", "Nerds Piano Lesson", "The Case of the Scarlet Membrane", "Good Time At Party", "Mr. Bill Pays His Taxes", "Danger Probe"

Michael Sarrazin/Keith Jarrett

E17Michael Sarrazin/Keith Jarrett

67m5.5

Apr 15, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Laraine Newman Sketches include--"A Message From the President of the United States", "Angora Bouquet", "Judy Miller", "E. Buzz Miller's Exercise World", "La Dolce Gilda", "Abraham Lincoln in the Audience", "Archaeologicus"

Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers

E18Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers

67m7.7

Apr 22, 1978

*Nominated for an Emmy Award* Live From New York, It's...Paul Shaffer Sketches include--"Don Kirshner's Rock Concert", "Hey You!", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Theodoric of York", "Dancing In The Dark", "Extramarital Foreplay", "Swan Lake", "Troff 'n' Brew", "Nerds Science Fair", "Next Week In Review".

Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett

E19Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett

67m6.5

May 13, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include--"Paraquat", "Cone Encounters of the Third Kind", "Sex Test", "Nick 'Springs'", "Annoying Lovers' Traits", "The David Susskind Show", "Father Guido Sarducci",

Buck Henry/Sun Ra

E20Buck Henry/Sun Ra

67m6.0

May 20, 1978

Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include-- "Nixon Kicks His Book Around", "Nerds Go To The Prom", "Samurai TV Repairman", "Sodom Chamber of Commerce", "Olympia Cafe", "Mr. Mike's Least Loved Music", "More Insects To Worry About", "Stunt Puppy", "Bad Conceptual Art", "The Franken & Davis Show".

Saturday Night Live aired its fourth season during the 1978–1979 television season on NBC. The fourth season started on October 7, 1978 and ended on May 26, 1979. The season four DVD was released on December 2, 2008. The entire cast from the previous season returned. This would be the final season for Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. Aykroyd and Belushi left to work on The Blues Brothers film.

The Rolling Stones

E1The Rolling Stones

67m7.0

Oct 7, 1978

Live from New York, it's Dan Aykroyd! Sketches include "Garrett Morris and the National Broadcasting Orchestra," "Mayor Koch Honors John Belushi," the commercial parody "Autoscent," Tomorrow, "Nerds Meet the Norge Refrigerator Repairman," "Olympia Restaurant #4," Tom Schiller's Sushi By the Pool, "Paul McCartney and John Lennon Reunion," "Danger Probe."

Fred Willard/Devo

E2Fred Willard/Devo

67m6.0

Oct 14, 1978

Sketches include--"Honker in the Audience", "Two Guys Who Are Lawyers", "Aging Stuntman Cliff Preston", "One-Night-Stand vs. Phone Talk", "Mr. Bill Goes To N.Y.", "Bobbi Farber", "Crossroads", "Scotch Boutique", "Booji Boy"

Frank Zappa

E3Frank Zappa

67m4.0

Oct 21, 1978

Sketches include "Fred Silverman," "Coneheads," "Domestic Prison," "Night on Freak Mountain," "Woman to Woman," "The Al Franken and Tom Davis Show," "Mr. Bill"

Steve Martin/Van Morrison

E4Steve Martin/Van Morrison

67m7.0

Nov 4, 1978

Live from New York, it's...President Dan Aykroyd! Sketches include "A Message From the President of the United States", "Where's the Cracker, Steve?", "Elvis Presley's Coat", "What If?", "Theodoric of York, Medieval Judge", "Festrunk Brothers at a Fox Bar," "The Nerds at the Hospital", "Looks At Books", and "Annoying Waiter".

Buck Henry/The Grateful Dead

E5Buck Henry/The Grateful Dead

67m7.0

Nov 11, 1978

Sketches include--"Concession Speech,", "Rovco Chinch Canch" commercial parody, "Samurai Optometrist," "Uncle Roy #1," "The Death Of Rasputin," "Nick Sands, the Lounge Singer," More Flu To Worry About, and "St. Mickey's Knights of Columbus."

Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers

E6Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers

67m7.8

Nov 18, 1978

Live from New York, it's....Garrett Morris! The Blues Brothers open the show by performing Soul Man. Carrie comes out dressed as Princess Leia for her monologue, telling a joke that only the voice of Obi Won (Dan Aykroyd) likes. This leads into Beach Blanket Bimbo from Outer Space, "The Loud Family," Mercy Killers, the Blues Brothers' performance of Almost and B-Movie Boxcar Blues, "Mr. Bill's Fishing Trip," Tomorrow, "Bad Red Chinese Ballet," and the Schiller film Arrividerci Roman.

Walter Matthau/Garrett Morris

E7Walter Matthau/Garrett Morris

67m7.0

Dec 2, 1978

Sketches include--"Fred Silverman", "Super Epoxy-Dent", "The Bad News Bees", "Olympia Cafe", "Daughter's Old Room", "Nixon's Conspirator, "Woman to Woman", "Government Surplus Store", "Network Battle of the T's & A's", "Mr. Bill Is Late"

Eric Idle/Kate Bush

E8Eric Idle/Kate Bush

67m8.0

Dec 9, 1978

Sketches include "Telepsychic Ray," "Julia Child," "Madrigal," "The Woman He Loved," "What Do You?", "Candy Slice," "Consumer Probe," "Singing Dog Agent," and "Cochise at Oxford".

Elliott Gould/Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger

E9Elliott Gould/Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger

67m7.0

Dec 16, 1978

Sketches include "White House Lawn Special Event," "Rovco All-Flammable Christmas Tree," "The Widettes," "Mommie Dearest," "Scotch and Spirits," "Bob and Ray," "St. Mickey's Knights of Columbus," and "Honker Works the Christmas Lot".

Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers

E10Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers

67m7.5

Jan 27, 1979

Sketches include "State of the Union Address: Preparation I," "Palin's Socks Monologue," "Mr. Brighton Returns to the Nerds," "Miles Cowperthwaite, Part One," "What If Superman Grew Up in Germany?" and "Name the Bats." Weekend Update features "Chico Escuela's Super Bowl Recap" and "Father Guido Sarducci's Bill for The Last Brunch."

Cicely Tyson/Talking Heads

E11Cicely Tyson/Talking Heads

67m6.5

Feb 10, 1979

Sketches include "Cicely Confronts Garrett Monologue," "Nick Rails, the Train Lounge Singer," and "The Widettes."

Rick Nelson/Judy Collins

E12Rick Nelson/Judy Collins

67m7.5

Feb 17, 1979

Live from New York, it's...John Belushi! Sketches include "WGN Morning Show," "The Twilight Zone," "Helium," "¿Quien Es Mas Macho?," and "Rock Against Yeast '79." Judy Collins performed "Hard Times for Lovers."

Kate Jackson/Delbert McClinton

E13Kate Jackson/Delbert McClinton

67m6.0

Feb 24, 1979

Sketches include "Charlie's Angels," "Nerds," "Fred Silverman," "Child Psychiatrist," "Andy Kaufman," "Kate Jackson and Fred Silverman," "Bad Cabaret For Children," "Coneheads"

Gary Busey/Gary Busey with Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield, Eubie Blake

E14Gary Busey/Gary Busey with Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield, Eubie Blake

67m5.0

Mar 10, 1979

Live from New York, it's...John Belushi! Sketches include: "Breaking the Ice with Belushi" "Billy Carter" "Women's Problems" "The Unsung Heroes of Rock n Roll" "The Slopjockey" "Bill Murray Talks With Mrs. Ed." Gregory Hines joins Eubie Blake in singing Low-down Blues, I'm Just Simply Full Of Jazz and I'm Just Wild About Harry. Busey and Paul Butterfield perform Stay All Night.

Margot Kidder/The Chieftains

E15Margot Kidder/The Chieftains

67m7.0

Mar 17, 1979

Live from New York, it's...John Belushi! Sketches include "WGN Radio Live at Doyle's Tavern," "The Navy," "Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute," "St. Mickey's Knights of Columbus," "Superhero Party," The Franken and Davis Show, "Men's Problems," and The Mr. Bill Show. The Chieftains perform If I Had Maggie In The Woods and Morning Dew.

Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones

E16Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones

67m7.0

Apr 7, 1979

Sketches include "The Pepsi Syndrome," "The Nerds In Love," and "Scottish Restaurant." Jones performs his hit "Chuck E's In Love."

Milton Berle/Ornette Coleman

E17Milton Berle/Ornette Coleman

67m4.0

Apr 14, 1979

Sketches include "Texaco Star Theater Intro," "The Widettes," "On The Spot," and "Milton's Writers." Ornette Coleman played "Times Square."

Michael Palin/James Taylor

E18Michael Palin/James Taylor

67m7.0

May 12, 1979

Sketches include "Mother's Day Monologue," "Miles Cowperthwaite, Part Two: I Am Nailed to the Hull," and "Black-Market Gasoline." Weekend Update includes "Margaret Thathcer Interview."

Maureen Stapleton/Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow

E19Maureen Stapleton/Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow

67m6.0

May 19, 1979

Live from New York, it's... Dan Aykroyd! Sketches include "Telepsychic Ray," "Nick Wings, the Airport VIP Lounge Singer," and "Idi Amin Holes Out."

Buck Henry/Bette Midler

E20Buck Henry/Bette Midler

67m

May 26, 1979

Sketches include "Mr. Bill at SNL," "Disco Roller Fishing Park," "Samurai Bakery," "Uncle Roy," "Watergate Was a Joke," and "Olympia Cafe." Bette Midler performs a medley of standards.

Saturday Night Live aired its fifth season during the 1979–1980 television season on NBC, and also the final season with the original cast. This fifth season started on October 13, 1979 and ended on May 24, 1980. SNL's fifth season was released on DVD on December 1, 2009. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd left the show at the end of the fourth season, leaving a void in the cast that most fans thought would be the beginning of the end of the late-night sketch show. To keep the show going, Lorne Michaels upgraded many of the show's writers to cast member status: Peter Aykroyd, Jim Downey, Brian Doyle-Murray, Don Novello, Tom Schiller and Alan Zweibel. Band leader Paul Shaffer also joined the cast, becoming the first person from the SNL band to become a cast member. Harry Shearer joined the show as a featured cast member and was promoted to repertory status during the season. This would be the final season for everyone in the cast. Tom Davis and Downey would return to the show in future seasons as writers. Al Franken, Doyle-Murray, Novello, and Shearer would rejoin the cast in future seasons.

Steve Martin/Blondie

E1Steve Martin/Blondie

67m7.0

Oct 13, 1979

Sketches include ""The Pope's Doorman,"" ""Craig's Travellers' Checks,"" ""Free Spanish Lesson,"" ""Juvenile Delinquent Vandal,"" ""Rise,"" ""Carole King,"" ""The David Susskind Show,"" ""Bolshoi Ballet,"" ""The All-New Mr. Bill Show,"" ""What the Hell is That?"". Blondie performs "Dreaming" and "The Hardest Part".

Eric Idle/Bob Dylan

E2Eric Idle/Bob Dylan

67m6.0

Oct 20, 1979

Sketches include ""Eric's Sick,"" ""Hotel-Motel Art Fair,"" ""Mr. Howard's Shoe Store,"" ""Prince Charles Tells You How To Pick Up Girls!,"" ""Hardcore II,"" ""Heavy Sarcasm,"" and ""Ask Elvis."" Bob Dylan performs ""Gotta Serve Somebody,"" ""I Believe In You,"" and ""When You Gonna Wake Up.""

Bill Russell/Chicago

E3Bill Russell/Chicago

67m5.0

Nov 3, 1979

Sketches include ""Kennedy in '80,"" ""Banshee,"" ""The Black Shadow,"" ""The Landers Files,"" ""Mr. Bill at Home,"" ""Nick in the Arctic,"" ""Eleanor Roosevelt,"" ""Sports Hot Line,"" and ""Big n' Tall That's All."" Chicago performs their 1970 hit ""I'm a Man"" and their then-current single ""Street Player.""

Buck Henry/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

E4Buck Henry/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

67m6.5

Nov 10, 1979

Sketches include ""Rush Home to the Bathroom,"" ""Find the Popes in the Pizza Contest drawing,"" ""Nerds #12,"" ""Harley's Bristol Cream"" and ""Banshee"" commercial parodies, and one of Aviva Slesin's ""First Love"" films.

Bea Arthur/The Roches

E5Bea Arthur/The Roches

67m5.0

Nov 17, 1979

Sketches include ""Sex Change,"" ""The Backers' Audition,"" and ""First, He Cries.""

Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman

E6Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman

67m5.0

Dec 8, 1979

Sketches include the ""Steve Marvin Radio Show"" and the debut of ""The Al Franken Decade.""

Martin Sheen/David Bowie

E7Martin Sheen/David Bowie

67m7.0

Dec 15, 1979

Sketches include ""Quick Sex Change Operation,"" ""Le Shoe,"" ""Afraid of the Dark,"" ""Striking Teachers,"" ""Apocolypse Now,"" ""First Love, Part 2,"" ""Foreveready,"" ""Criminals,"" ""Minota AM-3 Camera,"" ""Revisions of Freudian History,"" ""Martin Sheen Hairspray""

Ted Knight/Desmond Child and Rouge

E8Ted Knight/Desmond Child and Rouge

67m6.0

Dec 22, 1979

Sketches include A Christmas Gift from The Shah, Nerds Nativity, and Java Junkie.

Teri Garr/The B-52's

E9Teri Garr/The B-52's

67m7.0

Jan 26, 1980

Sketches include ""Paul McCartney in Japan: Day 11,"" ""Craig's,"" ""Somewhere Near Mason City, Iowa,"" ""Debs Behind Bars,"" ""Anchovy Council of America,"" ""Bad Playhouse,"" ""Baby Casting Director,"" and ""The Mr. Bill Show."" The B-52's perform ""Rock Lobster"" and ""Dance This Mess Around.""

Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull

E10Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull

67m7.0

Feb 9, 1980

Live from New York, it's…Chevy Chase! Sketches include ""Henry Kissinger and Gerald Ford,"" ""Pre-Chewed Charlies,"" The Bel Airabs, ""You Can't Win,"" Speaking of Fashion, ""Linden Palmer, Hollywood's Forgotten Director,"" and ""Honduras.""

Elliott Gould/Gary Numan

E11Elliott Gould/Gary Numan

67m7.0

Feb 16, 1980

Sketches include ""Kramer vs. Godzilla,"" ""The Incredible Man,"" Andy Aaron's film ""Get Rid of That Building,"" and ""All-Time Radio.""

Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave

E12Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave

67m

Feb 23, 1980

Sketches include ""Kirk's Greatest Kirks,"" ""What If?,"" ""Arlene Meets Kirk Douglas,"" ""Greg's Bar Mitzvah,"" ""Prime Time Saturday,"" and ""Mask of Fear""

Rodney Dangerfield/J. Geils Band

E13Rodney Dangerfield/J. Geils Band

67m7.0

Mar 8, 1980

Sketches include-- Dressing Room opening, Dr. Shockley's House of Sperm, Niggerands, Manhasset, The Subsitute Judge, Celebrity Corner: Bill Murray talks with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow.

Paul Simon/James Taylor

E14Paul Simon/James Taylor

67m6.0

Mar 15, 1980

Sketches include ""Anniversary Seance,"" ""Todd's Campaign,"" ""The Biggest Leprechaun,"" ""The Flogging Musicians,"" ""Talk or Die,"" and ""The David Susskind Show."" Paul Simon and James Taylor perform ""Cathy's Clown / Take Me to the Mardi Gras"" and David Sanborn performs ""Anything You Want.""

Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss/The Grateful Dead

E15Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss/The Grateful Dead

67m7.0

Apr 5, 1980

Sketches include ""Women Empowerment"" and ""Hotel Room/Smell You.""

Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray

E16Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray

67m9.0

Apr 12, 1980

Sketches include ""Burt's Not Angry,"" ""Vomitorium,"" ""The Burt Book,"" ""Be a Pepper,"" and ""Baba Wawa at Large."" Anne Murray performs ""Lucky Me.""

Strother Martin/The Specials

E17Strother Martin/The Specials

67m7.0

Apr 19, 1980

The host for the episode is Strother Martin, and the musical guest is The Specials. The skits for this episode are as follows: Rosalyn Carter talks about sections of the 1980 census intended for illegal aliens, including questions about how they got into the US, where they would hide if the INS came to their homes, and how much they would be willing to do housework for. During his opening monologue, Strother Martin reveals that he was asked to host the show because Lorne Michaels mistook him for Tennessee Williams, and so far he's been keeping up the act. At Camp Beau Soleil, the campers are forced to learn French by the brutal camp counselor, Le Capitain, but a camper named Luke is determined to escape. Additional skits include a variety show will, the Conductor's Club, Any Town, and Food. The Specials perform "Gangsters" and "Too Much, Too Young".

Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn

E18Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn

67m8.0

May 10, 1980

Sketches include ""Mysteries of the Universe,"" ""The Dating Zone,"" ""Writing Home,"" and ""Mr. Bill."" The Amazing Rhythm Aces (featuring Bill Murray) perform ""Third-Rate Romance.""

Steve Martin/Paul and Linda McCartney

E19Steve Martin/Paul and Linda McCartney

67m

May 17, 1980

Sketches include: ""Father Guido Sarducci, Live from London,"" ""Real Incredible People,"" ""Stretch Marks Record Offer,"" ""Reagan's Dinner,"" and ""The Hominids."" 3-D performed ""All-Night Television.""

Buck Henry/Andrew Gold

E20Buck Henry/Andrew Gold

67m8.0

May 24, 1980

Live from New York, it's Harry Shearer! Sketches include "Election '80: Almost Halfway Over," "The SNL Stars of the Future" monologue, "Lord and Lady Douchebag," "Uncle Roy," and "Nick at Trader Nick's."

Saturday Night Live aired its sixth season during the 1980–1981 television season on NBC. Season six started on November 15, 1980 and ended on April 11, 1981, with only 13 episodes. This season was alternatively known as Saturday Night Live '80.

Elliott Gould/Kid Creole and the Coconuts

E1Elliott Gould/Kid Creole and the Coconuts

67m2.0

Nov 15, 1980

Sketches include: Elliot Gould Discusses SNL's Glory Days, A Public Service Announcement: Highway Education, Jimmy Carter's Libido, Billy-Gram, What's It All About, Gail Matthius's Breast Exam, Nose Wrestling, The Accordian Killer, Speed Listening, The Rocket Report, Valley Girl Vicky, Heart to Heart, Gidget Goes To Hell, and Foot Fetish. Kid Creole and the Coconuts perform: ""Mr. Softee"" and ""There But For The Grace of God Go I""

Malcolm McDowell/Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

E2Malcolm McDowell/Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

67m2.0

Nov 22, 1980

Live from New York, it's...Gilbert Gottfried! Sketches include: Sitting Up Straight In The Electric Chair, Mutually Omaha's Wild Kingdom: In Search of the Negro Republican, Tobacco Growers of America, Serf City, Amy Carter Gets Adopted To The Reagans, Alex DeLarge For The American Milk Association, SNL Film: Showdown, Gothic Novel Shop, The 100 Years War, The Leather Weather Report, Commie Hunting, The Rocket Report, Jack The Stripper, SNL Film: Someone Is Hiding In My Apartment, and The Wine Cellar With Caroline Parker Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band perform: ""Hothead"" and ""Ashtray Heart""

Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin

E3Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin

67m3.0

Dec 6, 1980

Sketches include ""A Message From David Rockefeller,"" ""Ed MacMahon School of Laughing,"" ""What It Is All About,"" ""The Rocket Report,"" ""Paulie Herman,"" ""Our Front Door,"" ""Pepe Gonzales,"" ""Valley Girls,"" ""Sam the Snake,"" ""The Toni Tenille Show,"" ""Fish Heads,"" ""Blame For Divorce,"" ""Old Lady""

Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown

E4Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown

67m2.0

Dec 13, 1980

Live from New York, it's...Charles Rocket, Gail Matthius, and Denny Dillon! Sketches include: A Message From The Mean Majority, Clovin Hind Jeans Ad 1, The Attack Of The Terrible Snapping Creatures, Paulie Herman Plays 3-Card Monte, SNL Mini-Film: Who Is Gilbert Gottfried?, Dying To Be Heard, Poker and Drugs Don't Mix, Clovin Hind Jeans Ad 2, The Badger Convention, Clovin Hind Jeans Ad 3, Charles Rocket for The Tortu-Matic, Roweena's Cut and Curl, SNL Mini-Film: The Statue of Liberty Explosion, and Roadkill Burial Biker Gang. James Brown performs: Rapp Payback and a medley of his hits Ellen Shipley performs: Fotogenic

David Carradine/Linda Ronstadt/Cast of 'The Pirates of Penzance'

E5David Carradine/Linda Ronstadt/Cast of 'The Pirates of Penzance'

67m4.0

Dec 20, 1980

Live from New York, it's...Joe Piscopo Sketches include ""Joe Piscopo Impersonates Don Pardo,"" ""Gun City,"" ""The Menswear Store,"" ""Vicky and Debbie at the Mall,"" ""The Rocket Report,"" ""Dylan and Guthrie,"" ""The Home Version of Dallas,"" ""Mr. Bill's Christmas,"" ""Kung Fu Christmas,"" ""The Harlem Heroin Experience,"" ""The Virgin Search"" (film), ""Dopenhagen and Happy Daze,"" ""Colonel Sanders' Funeral,"" ""The Dancing Man"" (film), and ""Welfare Counseling."" George Rose, Linda Ronstadt, Rex Smith and the cast of ""The Pirates of Penzance"" perform Christmas carols.

Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce and Friends

E6Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce and Friends

67m5.0

Jan 10, 1981

Live from New York, it's…Eddie Murphy! Sketches include ""The Real Jimmy 'The Weasel' Fratiano,"" ""Work Time Beer,"" ""WASP Couple Interpretation,"" ""Citizens For A Better America,"" ""Jimmy Carter At The Bar,"" ""January 11th Celebration,"" ""Filming Lazlo's Confession,"" ""Have A Nice Day,"" ""White Baby Salesman,"" ""Surrogate Mothers,"" ""The Man With The Black Hat"" (film), ""Stop-A-Nut,"" ""The Waiter-Maker,"" ""Nonexsistant Product,"" and some stand-up by Eddie Murphy. Jack Bruce performed ""Dancing On Air"" and ""Livin' Without Ja.""

Karen Black/Cheap Trick, Stanley Clarke Trio

E7Karen Black/Cheap Trick, Stanley Clarke Trio

67m4.0

Jan 17, 1981

Live from New York, it's...Ann Risely Sketches include: White House Move Out, The Legendary Composers, Foundation For The Tragically Hip, The Livelys, Reagan's Vice President, The Rocket Report, Mona Lisa In Love, 60 Minutes, Patient Thoughts, Fair Dinkum Championship Finals, Neighbor Confrontation, Paulie Herman At The Diner, Saturday Night Live Action Figures, What's It All About, and National Handgun Association Cheap Trick performs: Baby Loves To Rock and ""Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try"" Stanley Clarke Trio performs: Wild Dog

Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul, Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns

E8Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul, Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns

67m4.0

Jan 24, 1981

Sketches include ""America Not Held Hostage Anymore,"" ""Dazola,"" ""Love American Style,"" ""Disco Meltdown,"" ""Reaganco,"" ""Sports Central,"" ""Ballpark Organist at a Funeral,"" and ""Eddie Gets Promoted."" Joe Carrasco performs ""Don't Bug Me Baby.""

Sally Kellerman/Jimmy Cliff

E9Sally Kellerman/Jimmy Cliff

67m3.0

Feb 7, 1981

Sketches Include: "Rocket Report", "Italian Stand-Up", "Name That Sin", "Was I Ever Red", "Iranian Joke Book", "Parent & Child", "Lean Acres", "Iranian Student Council", "Pillow Pets", and "Televised Trial"

Deborah Harry/Funky 4 + 1 More

E10Deborah Harry/Funky 4 + 1 More

67m4.0

Feb 14, 1981

Sketches include "Is Frank Sinatra a Hoodlum?", "Don't Look In The Refrigerator", "Where's Cooder?", "Paulie in the Card Shop", "Sweethearts" (film), "Newsbreak", and "The Waxmans in SoHo". Deborah Harry performs "Come Back Jonee" and "Love T.K.O.". Funky 4 + 1 More performs ""That's The Joint".

Charlene Tilton/Todd Rundgren, Prince

E11Charlene Tilton/Todd Rundgren, Prince

67m5.0

Feb 21, 1981

Sketches include ""Rocko vs. Weindulah,"" ""I'll Get Charlie Rocket If It's The Last Thing I Do,"" ""Mister Robinson's Neighborhood,"" ""The Pork Queen,"" Charles Rocket and Charlene Tilton ride ""The Subway,"" ""A Fiddler Be On The Roof,"" ""Weekend Update,"" ""Nancy Reagan's Diary,"" ""The Competition,"" ""Speaking Out,"" ""Women Behind Bars,"" ""Submissive Sugar Daddies,"" ""Mary Louise's Birthday"" (musical number), ""After Midnight,"" and ""Who Shot C.R.?"" Todd Rundgren performed ""Healer"" and ""Time Heals""; Prince performed ""Party Up.""

Bill Murray/Delbert McClinton

E12Bill Murray/Delbert McClinton

67m6.0

Mar 7, 1981

Sketches include ""It Just Doesn't Matter,"" ""Script In Development,"" ""Altered Walter,"" ""Nick On The Mississippi,"" and ""No Sex With Mary."" McClinton performs ""Shotgun Rider.""

Chevy Chase/Jr. Walker and the All Stars

E13Chevy Chase/Jr. Walker and the All Stars

67m7.0

Apr 11, 1981

Live from New York, it's…Chevy Chase! Sketches include ""Mr. Bill and Chevy,"" ""I Married a Monkey,"" ""Jello,"" ""Same,"" and ""SNL is Improving."" The All-Stars perform How Sweet It Is.

Saturday Night Live aired its seventh season during the 1981–1982 television season on NBC. The seventh season started on October 3, 1981 and ended on May 22, 1982. A total of 20 episodes were broadcast. Following the dismissal of producer Jean Doumanian and most of her cast members, the show was shut down due to the commencement of the 1981 WGA strike. Dick Ebersol, the program's developer, was hired as Doumanian's replacement. The new cast of Saturday Night Live for this season were the same ones from the episode Ebersol produced on the April 11, 1981 episode: Robin Duke, Tim Kazurinsky and Tony Rosato along with the Doumanian era's sole survivors Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo. Denny Dillon and Gail Matthius were fired following the April 1981 episode while Laurie Metcalf and unseen castmember Emily Prager weren't asked back to be cast members on the show. Ebersol then hired two new cast members: Mary Gross and Christine Ebersole. Both were hired to fill the gap left by Metcalf and Prager. Wanting to distance the show from its first five seasons, Ebersol cut the popular opening line Live from New York, It's Saturday Night! from the cold openings. In fact, sometimes cold openings weren't even shown and the monologues were skipped over almost entirely. These changes were not permanent, as Ebersol decided to reverse them for the eighth season.

(no host)/Rod Stewart

E1(no host)/Rod Stewart

67m4.0

Oct 3, 1981

Sketches include ""Our Age is Showing,"" ""The Little Richard Simmons Show,"" ""The Clams"" (film), ""Nuns on the Beach,"" ""A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney,"" ""Prose and Cons"" (film), ""The Khaddaffi Look,"" ""Ruth Deals With Rod,"" ""Andy Warhol,"" Juggling with Michael Davis, and ""Season of Glass"" (film).

Susan Saint James/The Kinks

E2Susan Saint James/The Kinks

67m4.0

Oct 10, 1981

Sketches include ""McDonald & Wife,"" ""The Bizarro World,"" ""Buckwheat Sings,"" ""Skanky Fiancee,"" ""Cheap Laffs,"" and ""The Alan Alda Guide to Sensitivity."" The Kinks performed ""Destroyer"" and Christine Ebersole performed ""Single Bars and Single Women."" Also featured is an Anwar Sadat tribute film.

George Kennedy/Miles Davis

E3George Kennedy/Miles Davis

67m5.0

Oct 17, 1981

Sketches include ""To Tell the Truth Gone Awry,"" ""Mister Robinson's Neighborhood #2,"" ""Velvet Jones #1,"" and ""Harry Anderson's Grappler Tricks.""

Donald Pleasence/Fear

E4Donald Pleasence/Fear

67m7.0

Oct 31, 1981

Sketches include ""Vomiting for Luck,"" ""Jogger Motel,"" ""Profiles in British Courage,"" ""Last Night I Killed My Husband"" (musical number), ""Sugar Breakfast"" and ""Andy Warhol's TV."" Fear performed ""I Don't Care About You"" and medley of ""Beef Bologna,"" ""New York's Alright If You Like Saxophones,"" and ""Let's Have A War.""

Lauren Hutton/Rick James

E5Lauren Hutton/Rick James

67m6.0

Nov 7, 1981

Sketches Include: "Here's 'Cos", "Dressing Room", "Hail To The Chief", "Transeastern", "Whisper", "Cheap Laffs", "Harlequin Romances", "Reach Out", "Velvet Jones School of Technology", "Big Baser", "William Burroughs", "Bitter People"

Bernadette Peters/The Go-Go's, Billy Joel

E6Bernadette Peters/The Go-Go's, Billy Joel

67m7.0

Nov 14, 1981

Tim Curry/Meat Loaf

E7Tim Curry/Meat Loaf

67m7.0

Dec 5, 1981

Bill Murray/The Spinners, Yale Whiffenpoofs

E8Bill Murray/The Spinners, Yale Whiffenpoofs

67m6.0

Dec 12, 1981

Sketches include ""The Phone Company,"" ""Tales of the Unlikely,"" ""Washed-Up Tom Snyder,"" ""MX-5 Tampons,"" and ""The Economics of Christmas."" The Spinners perform ""I'll Be Around.""

Robert Conrad/The Allman Brothers Band

E9Robert Conrad/The Allman Brothers Band

67m5.0

Jan 23, 1982

John Madden/Jennifer Holliday

E10John Madden/Jennifer Holliday

67m6.0

Jan 30, 1982

James Coburn/Lindsey Buckingham

E11James Coburn/Lindsey Buckingham

67m6.0

Feb 6, 1982

Bruce Dern/Luther Vandross

E12Bruce Dern/Luther Vandross

67m5.0

Feb 20, 1982

Elizabeth Ashley/Hall and Oates

E13Elizabeth Ashley/Hall and Oates

67m5.0

Feb 27, 1982

Robert Urich/Mink DeVille

E14Robert Urich/Mink DeVille

67m5.0

Mar 20, 1982

Sketches include ""He's No Burt Reynolds,"" ""Paul Harvey Radio News,"" ""Golden Age Obedience School,"" and ""Koala Bear Embryo."" Mink De Ville performed ""Maybe Tomorrow.""

Blythe Danner/Rickie Lee Jones

E15Blythe Danner/Rickie Lee Jones

67m5.0

Mar 27, 1982

Sketches include ""Lorne Greene,"" ""The New Celibacy,"" ""20/20,"" ""The Uncle Tom Show,"" ""Senior Spring Fling '82,"" ""Meet the People,"" and ""Help Out Blythe Danner."" Rickie Lee Jones performed ""Pirates"" and ""Lush Life.""

Daniel J. Travanti/John Cougar

E16Daniel J. Travanti/John Cougar

67m5.0

Apr 10, 1982

Sketches include ""Save Larry the Lobster,"" ""Whiners' Anniversary,"" ""Hill Street Blues,"" ""Too Many Ethel Mermans,"" and ""Career Corner."" John Cougar Mellencamp performed ""Hurts So Good.""

Johnny Cash/Elton John

E17Johnny Cash/Elton John

67m9.0

Apr 17, 1982

Elton John performs the John Lennon tribute ""Empty Garden."" Sketches include ""Velvet Jones"" and ""Shadows.""

Robert Culp/The Charlie Daniels Band

E18Robert Culp/The Charlie Daniels Band

67m5.0

Apr 24, 1982

Danny DeVito/Sparks

E19Danny DeVito/Sparks

67m7.0

May 15, 1982

Sketches include ""Louis DePalma's Revenge,"" ""The Executive Test,"" ""The Whiners on an Airplane,"" ""Solomon and Pudge,"" ""Enzo,"" and ""Looks at Books."" Sparks performs ""Mickey Mouse."" Also, Brian Doyle-Murray interviews recently humbled actor-wrestler Andy Kaufman.

Olivia Newton-John

E20Olivia Newton-John

67m6.5

May 22, 1982

Sketches include ""Ebony & Ivory,"" ""I Married a Monkey,"" Grease, ""Hitler In Heaven,"" and ""Ballpark Organ Favorites."" ONJ performs the hit ""Physical"" in lieu of the opening monologue.

Saturday Night Live aired its eighth season during the 1982–1983 season on NBC. The 8th season started on September 25, 1982 and ended on May 14, 1983. This was the third season to air since Lorne Michaels had left his first tenure as executive producer. Many changes happened before the start of the season. Brian Doyle-Murray, Christine Ebersole and Tony Rosato were dropped from the show to make room for new cast members. Hired in their places were Brad Hall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Gary Kroeger. Dick Ebersol brought back the show's cold openings that ended with "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" and the monologues by the host. Ebersol also changed Weekend Update's name for the second time, to Saturday Night News. Since Doyle-Murray and Ebersole had both been dropped, a new anchor was needed for the segment. Hall got the gig and became the new anchor. Notable moments of this season included Drew Barrymore hosting the show—the youngest ever person to host the show. During the episode hosted by Barrymore, the audience at home was given the chance to vote on whether or not Andy Kaufman should be banned from the show. The vote was conducted by a 1-900 number. At the end of the show Kaufman was banned from ever performing on SNL again.

Chevy Chase/Queen

E1Chevy Chase/Queen

67m

Sep 25, 1982

Sketches are ""Chevy Live from Burbank,"" ""Tyrone Green Art Gallery,"" ""Joe Piscopo In Love,"" ""John Hinckley for President,"" ""Mystery Theatre,"" ""Popeil Galactic Prophylactic,"" ""Late Night with David Letterman,"" and ""PTC Club."" Queen performs ""Crazy Little Thing Called Love"" and ""Under Pressure.""

Louis Gossett Jr./George Thorogood and the Destroyers

E2Louis Gossett Jr./George Thorogood and the Destroyers

67m

Oct 2, 1982

Sketches include Mister Robinson's Neighborhood #4.

Ron Howard/The Clash

E3Ron Howard/The Clash

67m

Oct 9, 1982

Sketches include "Opie's Back", "Whiners Want a Baby" and "Focus On Film". The Clash performs "Rock The Casbah".

Howard Hesseman/Men at Work

E4Howard Hesseman/Men at Work

67m

Oct 23, 1982

Michael Keaton/The New Joe Jackson Band

E5Michael Keaton/The New Joe Jackson Band

67m

Oct 30, 1982

Robert Blake/Kenny Loggins

E6Robert Blake/Kenny Loggins

67m

Nov 13, 1982

Sketches include ""The Merv Griffin Show,"" ""Shuttle Mission,"" ""PBS Promo,"" ""Talent Show,"" ""Little House on the Prairie,"" ""Masterful Theatre,"" ""Eddie Murphy,"" ""No More Andy Kaufman,"" ""DTV""

Drew Barrymore/Squeeze

E7Drew Barrymore/Squeeze

67m

Nov 20, 1982

Sketches include ""Dressing Room Opening,"" ""Gertie Kills E.T.,"" ""The Whiners,"" ""Mr. Blunt,"" ""Tim Kazurinsky Babysits Drew,"" ""My Friend Zeus,"" ""Robin Duke's Biological Clock""

The Smothers Brothers/Laura Branigan

E8The Smothers Brothers/Laura Branigan

67m

Dec 4, 1982

Eddie Murphy/Lionel Richie

E9Eddie Murphy/Lionel Richie

67m

Dec 11, 1982

Sketches include ""A Message From Eddie,"" ""Merry Christmas, Dammit!,"" and ""April May June's Holiday Message.""

Lily Tomlin

E10Lily Tomlin

67m

Jan 22, 1983

Sketches include ""Lily Confronts Eddie,"" ""Geraldine,"" ""Irish-American Radio Hour,"" and ""Coffees of the World.""

Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas/The Bus Boys

E11Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas/The Bus Boys

67m

Jan 29, 1983

Sid Caesar/Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

E12Sid Caesar/Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

67m

Feb 5, 1983

Howard Hesseman/Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

E13Howard Hesseman/Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

67m

Feb 19, 1983

Sketches are ""Howard Works on his Monologue,"" ""Sleepy Boy 2000,"" ""Elvis Presley, Back and Black,"" ""The A-Team,"" and ""Dion and Margie's Dreams."" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform ""Change of Heart"" and ""The Waiting.""

Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges/Randy Newman

E14Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges/Randy Newman

67m

Feb 26, 1983

Bruce Dern/Leon Redbone

E15Bruce Dern/Leon Redbone

67m

Mar 12, 1983

Robert Guillaume/Duran Duran

E16Robert Guillaume/Duran Duran

67m

Mar 19, 1983

Tim Kazurinsky was attacked by the monkey during the dress rehearsal of ""I Married A Monkey."" Tim was able to escape, but the monkey (actually a male) ripped off the dress he was wearing and began pleasuring himself.

Joan Rivers/Musical Youth

E17Joan Rivers/Musical Youth

67m

Apr 9, 1983

Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald

E18Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald

67m

Apr 16, 1983

Stevie Wonder

E19Stevie Wonder

67m

Apr 16, 1983

Sketches include ""VD,"" ""Kannon AE-1,"" ""Stevie Wonder Impersonator,"" ""Hitler: The Secret Diaries,"" ""The Story of Stevie Wonder,"" ""Stevie at Dion's Salon,"" ""Cotton Land,"" and ""The Hunchback Busboy."" Wonder performs the songs ""Fingertips,"" ""Overjoyed,"" and ""Go Home.""

Ed Koch/Dexys Midnight Runners

E20Ed Koch/Dexys Midnight Runners

67m

May 14, 1983

Sketches include ""What's the most disgusting thing you've seen in New York?"" ""Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood,"" ""Crowded Ledge,"" ""The Enquirer,"" ""Late Night with David Letterman,"" and ""Woman's Auxillery Meeting."" Dexy's Midnight Runners perform ""Come On, Eileen,"" while Kevin Rowland performs ""The Celtic Soul Brothers.""

Saturday Night Live aired its ninth season during the 1983–1984 television season on NBC. The ninth season started on October 8, 1983 and ended on May 12, 1984. Before the start of the season the entire cast returned for another season. The only change was the hiring of Jim Belushi. The notable moment of season was when Eddie Murphy left the show mid-season. After 48 Hours, Murphy's star began to eclipse that of Joe Piscopo's. From the start of season 7, Dick Ebersol made it clear that his strategy was to showcase Murphy and Piscopo as much as possible while all the other cast members would play mainly supporting roles and were treated with very little patience by the producers. When Murphy's 48 Hours co-star Nick Nolte dropped out of hosting at the last minute, Ebersol offered Murphy the chance to host — a move that Piscopo would perceive as a major slight. Piscopo would later claim Ebersol used Murphy's success to divide the two erstwhile friends and play them against one another. Others countered that Piscopo was simply being a prima donna; said one writer, "Eddie Murphy's fame went to Joe Piscopo's head."

Brandon Tartikoff/John Cougar

E1Brandon Tartikoff/John Cougar

67m

Oct 8, 1983

Sketches include ""In Brandon's Office,"" ""NBC Junket,"" ""Gumby's Rehearsal,"" ""Larry's Corner,"" and ""Whiner Show Ideas."" John Cougar Mellancamp performs ""Tumblin' Down"" and ""Pink Houses.""

Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman/Eddy Grant

E2Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman/Eddy Grant

67m

Oct 15, 1983

Sketches are ""Calvin Klein Cream Pies,"" ""Mister Robinson's Neighborhood,"" ""Crazy Edelman,"" ""Book Beat,"" ""What Would Frank Do?"" ""Amos n' Andy,"" and ""Spanish Class."" Eddy Grant performs ""I Don't Wanna Dance,"" ""Electric Avenue,"" and ""Living on the Front Line.""

John Candy/Men at Work

E3John Candy/Men at Work

67m

Oct 22, 1983

Sketches include ""Jim and Mr. Mambo,"" ""Doc Edmund,"" ""Village of the Damned Little Rascals,"" ""Eddie Murphy in the Suburbs,"" ""Dr. Tongue's Offer,"" ""Candace's Fantasy Shack,"" and ""Prison for the Winter."" Men at Work perform ""Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Jive.""

Betty Thomas/Stray Cats

E4Betty Thomas/Stray Cats

67m

Nov 5, 1983

Teri Garr/Mick Fleetwood's Zoo

E5Teri Garr/Mick Fleetwood's Zoo

67m

Nov 12, 1983

Sketches include ""Cheerleader Practice,"" ""Mister Robinson's Neighborhood,"" ""History: The Real Story,"" ""School Assembly,"" and ""Caffiene Achievers."" The Zoo (featuring Lindsey Buckingham) performs ""Tonight.""

Jerry Lewis/Loverboy

E6Jerry Lewis/Loverboy

67m

Nov 19, 1983

The Smothers Brothers/Big Country

E7The Smothers Brothers/Big Country

67m

Dec 3, 1983

Flip Wilson/Stevie Nicks

E8Flip Wilson/Stevie Nicks

67m

Dec 10, 1983

Father Guido Sarducci/Huey Lewis and the News

E9Father Guido Sarducci/Huey Lewis and the News

67m

Jan 14, 1984

Sketches are ""National Phone-In Democratic Primary,"" ""Tasteless Choice,"" ""The Ghost of Buckwheat,"" ""Countdown '84: The Candidates,"" ""Nice Boys Don't Get Girls Pregnant,"" and ""Phone-In Results."" The News perform ""Heart & Soul"" and ""I Want a New Drug.""

Michael Palin, Mary Palin/The Motels

E10Michael Palin, Mary Palin/The Motels

67m

Jan 21, 1984

Sketches include ""Donahue,"" ""Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood,"" and ""Powerful Living Snaps."" The Motels perform ""Suddenly Last Summer.""

Don Rickles/Billy Idol

E11Don Rickles/Billy Idol

67m

Jan 28, 1984

Live From New York, it's... Joe Piscopo! Sketches include ""TV President,"" ""Kannon AE-1,"" ""I Married A Monkey,"" ""The Hamlisch Maneuver,"" ""Fascinating People And Their Friends,"" ""Witness Protection,"" ""Romeo and Juilet,"" ""El Dorko and Becky,"" and ""This Is Your Afterlife."" Billy Idol performed ""White Wedding"" and ""Rebel Yell.""

Robin Williams/Adam Ant

E12Robin Williams/Adam Ant

67m7.0

Feb 11, 1984

Sketches include ""Olympic Coverage,"" ""Rock & Roll ...and then some,"" ""Gandhi & The Bandit,"" ""Firing Line,"" and ""MTV News."" Adam Ant performs ""Strip.""

Jamie Lee Curtis/The Fixx

E13Jamie Lee Curtis/The Fixx

67m

Feb 18, 1984

Sketches include ""Rappin' Jimmy B.,"" ""Semi-Competant Video Store Clerk,"" ""The Julia Show,"" ""Jimmy and Jamie Lee Rehearse,"" ""People Transit,"" and ""Texxon."" The Fixx performs ""One Thing Leads to Another.""

Edwin Newman/Kool & the Gang

E14Edwin Newman/Kool & the Gang

67m

Feb 25, 1984

Sketches include ""SNL Hairdressers,"" ""Edwin Newman and James Brown,"" and ""Prose and Cons."" Kool & the Gang perform ""Celebrate.""

Billy Crystal/Al Jarreau

E15Billy Crystal/Al Jarreau

67m

Mar 17, 1984

Sketches include ""St. Patrick's Day Party,"" ""Hung Like Me,"" ""Unexplained Questions of the Universe."" ""Family in the Attic,"" ""Bad Career Moves,"" ""Ronald Reagen and Sammy Davis, Jr.,"" ""God's Place,"" ""The Womb,"" and ""SNL's First Episode."" Al Jarreau sang ""Mornin'"" and ""Trouble In Paradise.""

Michael Douglas/Deniece Williams

E16Michael Douglas/Deniece Williams

67m

Apr 7, 1984

Sketches include ""Lost Script,"" ""MTV News,"" ""Four Minutes to Live"" (film), ""TV's Foul-Ups, Bleeps, Blunders, Bloopers, Practical Jokes, And Political Debates,"" ""Sugar or Plain"" (film), and ""Footless."" Deniece Williams performs ""Let's Hear It for the Boy.""

George McGovern/Madness

E17George McGovern/Madness

67m

Apr 14, 1984

Sketches include ""60 Minutes,"" ""Menage a Trois,"" ""Book Talk,"" and ""My Brother, The Loser.""

Barry Bostwick/Spinal Tap

E18Barry Bostwick/Spinal Tap

67m

May 5, 1984

Sketches are ""Simulated Cat Fight,"" ""Foldgers Crystals,"" ""Lie Detector Test,"" ""Spinal Tap Interview,"" ""Guest Performance: A. Whitney Brown,"" ""2 on the Town,"" and ""Texxon."" Spinal Tap perform ""Christmas with the Devil"" and ""Big Bottom.""

Billy Crystal, Ed Koch, Edwin Newman, Father Guido Sarducci, Betty Thomas/The Cars

E19Billy Crystal, Ed Koch, Edwin Newman, Father Guido Sarducci, Betty Thomas/The Cars

67m

May 12, 1984

Sketches include ""Frank & Sammy,"" ""Sarducci & Nelson,"" ""Nose Guard,"" ""Hello, Trudy!,"" ""Needleman the Dentist,"" and ""Stooges Self-Defense."" The Cars perform ""Drive.""

Saturday Night Live aired its tenth season during the 1984-1985 television season on NBC. The season contained 18 episodes and was cut short due to a writer's strike and budget constraints. During the previous season Eddie Murphy left the show mid season. Because of Murphy's departure Joe Piscopo also left the show because he did not want to do it without Murphy. Dick Ebersol then fired Robin Duke, Brad Hall and Tim Kazurinsky. Ebersol then wanted to blow up the show by adding seasoned comedians instead of newcomers. He hired Billy Crystal, Harry Shearer, New Zealander Pamela Stephenson, Rich Hall, Martin Short, and Christopher Guest. Guest would become the anchor of Saturday Night News. In the middle of the season, Harry Shearer left the show, due to "creative differences". Despite his departure, his image is still shown in the opening credits.

(no host)/Thompson Twins

E1(no host)/Thompson Twins

67m

Oct 6, 1984

Sketches include ""Lifestyles of Relatives of the Rich and Famous,"" ""Wheel of Fortune Interview,"" ""Grandpa Howard,"" ""Syncronized Swimming,"" ""First Draft Theater,"" ""Rich Hall's Election Report,"" and ""Olympics 1984."" Thompson Twins perform their hit ""Hold Me Now.""

Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf

E2Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf

67m

Oct 13, 1984

Live from New York, "it's a baby boy, Mr. Williams!" it's... Martin Short! Sketches include "Password," "Snap, Crackle & Pop," "An American Portrait," "Little League Trade," "Tom Brokaw," "Mamie Eisenhower Center For The Dull," "7 x 4," "Negro Leaguers" (film), "Lost and Found Department," "Tippi Turtle" (cartoon), "SNL Mailbag," "Baseball Juice," and "Color Commentary." Peter Wolf performed "Lights Out" and "I Need You Tonight.

Jesse Jackson/Andrae Crouch, Wintley Phipps

E3Jesse Jackson/Andrae Crouch, Wintley Phipps

67m

Oct 20, 1984

Rev. Jackson has his monologue sabotaged, meets Ed Grimley, sings two pop songs and hosts the parody game The Question is Moot!

Michael McKean/Chaka Khan, The Folksmen

E4Michael McKean/Chaka Khan, The Folksmen

67m

Nov 3, 1984

Sketches include ""Gerry and the Mon-dells,"" ""Fernando's Hideaway,"" ""The Folksmen Reunion,"" ""First Draft Theater,"" ""Buddy Young Jr. Is Back,"" and ""Mondale's Strategy.""

George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood

E5George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood

67m

Nov 10, 1984

Sketches were: ""Gary Kroeger's Last Mondale Impression,"" ""Profiles in Sports,"" ""Willie and Frankie as Night Watchmen,"" ""Rich Hall's Election Report,"" ""The Joe Franklin Show,"" ""Ye Olde Comedy Shoppe,"" ""The Ghostbusters Show,"" ""Strategic Airborne Contraceptive,"" ""In Thickeness and In Health,"" ""International Health News,"" and ""Relunctant Cop."" Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs ""Two Tribes"" and ""Born to Run.""

Ed Asner/The Kinks

E6Ed Asner/The Kinks

67m

Nov 17, 1984

Sketches include ""Lou Grant's Rescue Mission,"" ""Wing Tips,"" ""60 Minutes,"" and ""Nuclear Plant Retiree."" The Kinks perform ""Do It Again.""

Ed Begley, Jr./Billy Squier

E7Ed Begley, Jr./Billy Squier

67m

Dec 1, 1984

Sketches included "Kate & Ali," "Strategic Airborne Contraceptive," "Book Beat," "Time Traveler," "Grim Reaper Trivial Pursuit," "Refridgerator Magnets" (film), "Let's Watch TV," "Chayefsky," "Meshugana," "Eyeball to Eyeball," and "Elevator Stool." Billy Squier performes "Rock Me Tonight" and "All Night Long."

Ringo Starr/Herbie Hancock

E8Ringo Starr/Herbie Hancock

67m

Dec 8, 1984

Sketches include ""Beatles Auction,"" ""Fernando's Hideaway,"" and ""Ed Grimley Meets Ringo.""

Eddie Murphy/The Honeydrippers

E9Eddie Murphy/The Honeydrippers

67m

Dec 15, 1984

Sketches include ""Buckwheat Lives!"" ""White Like Me"" (film), ""Milestones,"" and ""Newsmakers."" Robert Plant and the Honeydrippers perform ""Santa Claus is Back in Town.""

Kathleen Turner/John Waite

E10Kathleen Turner/John Waite

67m

Jan 12, 1985

Sketches include ""Donahue Green Room,"" ""Hypnotic Fireplace,"" ""The Joe Franklin Show,"" ""Boxing Stories,"" and ""Mr. Blackwell.""

Roy Scheider/Billy Ocean

E11Roy Scheider/Billy Ocean

67m

Jan 19, 1985

Sketches include "Reagan's Inaguration," "Ricky & Phil," "Super Bowl XIX Tickets Sale," a performance by Steven Wright, "Foldgers Crystals," "In Praise of Women," "Penny Lane," "Good Cop, Bad Cop," and "Mental Hospital." Billy Ocean performs "Carribean Queen" and "Loverboy."

Alex Karras/Tina Turner

E12Alex Karras/Tina Turner

67m

Feb 2, 1985

Live from New York, its... Billy Crystal! Sketches include "Prince and Hulk Hogan," "Ed Grimley's Sexy Neighbor," "Time Magazine" (rerun 2/26/83), "A Couple Of White Guys Rap," "Kelly Cola," "Power From Giving," "New York On Five Dollars a Day," "Walter Mondale in Minnesota," and "The Auctioneer." Tina Turner performs "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Better Be Good To Me," and "Private Dancer."

Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams

E13Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams

67m

Feb 9, 1985

Sketches are ""Robert Latta in Congress,"" ""The Kate and Ali's Valentine's Day Special,"" ""American Profiles,"" ""Dueling Magi,"" ""While You Were Gone,"" ""Ricky and Phil's Discuss Movies,"" ""Salem Witch Trial,"" ""Hats,"" and ""Small Time Agency."" Bryan Adams performs ""Somebody"" and ""Run to You.""

Pamela Sue Martin/Power Station

E14Pamela Sue Martin/Power Station

67m

Feb 16, 1985

Sketches include "Strategic Airborne Contraceptive" (rerun 11/10/84), "The Joe Franklin Show," "White Rappers," "Fernando at Radio City Music Hall," standup by Rich Hall, "Jim's Promise," "First Draft Theatre," "Linda & Joan: The Catfight Album," "Tom, Dick & Horny", and "Bullet Cartoon." The Power Station performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Bang a Gong (Get It On)."

Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores

E15Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores

67m

Mar 30, 1985

Sketches include ""Willie and Frankie In The Crew,"" ""Ed Grimley In The Hospital,"" ""Run and Throw Like a Girl Olympics,"" ""Sports Beat,"" and ""Good Sex."" Greg Kihn performs ""Lucky.""

Christopher Reeve/Santana

E16Christopher Reeve/Santana

67m

Apr 6, 1985

Sketches include ""A.D.13,"" ""Superman Auditions,"" ""Jackie Rogers Junior's $100,000 Jackpot Wad,"" ""Escaping the Germans,"" and ""Aging Superman.""

Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn

E17Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn

67m

Apr 13, 1985

Sketches include ""Willie and Frankie In The Crew,"" ""Ed Grimley In The Hospital,"" ""Run and Throw Like a Girl Olympics,"" ""Sports Beat,"" and ""Good Sex."" Greg Kihn performs ""Lucky.""

Saturday Night Live aired its 11th season during the 1985-1986 television season on NBC. The season started on November 9, 1985 and ended on May 24, 1986, 18 episodes were produced. Dick Ebersol left the show after the 1984-85 season, when the network refused his request to shut the program down entirely for six months and shift much of the material onto tape, not live broadcast. Once again, NBC briefly considered cancelling the show, but programming head Brandon Tartikoff decided to continue the show and re-hire erstwhile producer Lorne Michaels. In some ways the job Michaels returned to was more challenging than the one he took on in 1975. For starters, Michaels' "golden boy" reputation was somewhat tarnished. His most recent effort, the previous season's The New Show confused critics and was ignored by audiences. Also, the 1984-1985 season had been a critical and ratings hit, generating memorable characters and stand-out performers. However, Michaels would not be the only member of the old guard to return: original writers Al Franken and Tom Davis would return as producers, and Jim Downey would be head writer. Fans and critics welcomed Michaels and many of the original producers and writers back, calling it a return to the show's roots.

Madonna/Simple Minds

E1Madonna/Simple Minds

67m9.0

Nov 9, 1985

Sketches include: ""SNL Drug Tests,"" ""A Message From The Almighty,"" ""National Inquirer Theatre,"" ""Pinklisting,"" ""Cabrini Green,"" and ""Nancy Reagan Meets Charles and Di."" Simple Minds performed ""Alive and Kicking.""

Chevy Chase/Sheila E.

E2Chevy Chase/Sheila E.

67m8.0

Nov 16, 1985

Sketches include ""Smoky Hallway,"" ""Wacky Glue,"" ""Those Unlucky Andersons"", ""Ford and Reagan,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Pathological Liars Anonymous,"" ""Craig Sundburg-Idiot Savant,"" ""Trojans,"" ""The Blue, The Gray and The Yellow,"" ""Vlad the Impaler,"" ""Drums Drums Drums,"" and ""Jose Cuervo's Party School Bowl."" Sheila E. performed ""Hollyrock"" and ""A Love Bizarre.""

Pee Wee Herman/Queen Ida & The Bon Temps Zydeco Band

E3Pee Wee Herman/Queen Ida & The Bon Temps Zydeco Band

67m8.0

Nov 23, 1985

Sketches include ""Twin Towers Tightrope,"" ""Pee Wee Herman's Thanksgiving Special"", ""Marital Problems,"" ""Pee Wee's School Romance,"" ""Find the Mouse in the Coke,"" and ""Hal Fisher's Money Magnet Method.""

John Lithgow/Mr. Mister

E4John Lithgow/Mr. Mister

67m

Dec 7, 1985

Sketches include--- Halley's Comet, Cliche Father, Master Thespian, Nancy Reagan sings ""That Old Black Magic"", The Ad Council, Rajneesh's Rolls-Royces, The Limits Of The Imagination.

Tom Hanks/Sade

E5Tom Hanks/Sade

67m

Dec 14, 1985

Sketches include "Entertainment Tonight", "Trojans", "Tommy and His Mother", "Comedians" and "Steve's Fantasy".

Teri Garr/Dream Academy, The Cult

E6Teri Garr/Dream Academy, The Cult

67m

Dec 21, 1985

Sketches include ""The Wrapper Rapper,"" ""Critic,"" ""The Price of Eggs,"" ""Hildy,"" ""A Roy Orbison Christmas,"" ""The Big Tree,"" and ""Time Traveling Trivial Pursuit."" The Dream Academy performed their one and only hit, ""Life In A Northern Town.""

Harry Dean Stanton/The Replacements

E7Harry Dean Stanton/The Replacements

67m

Jan 18, 1986

Live from New York, it's... Dennis Miller! Sketches include "Herb's Press Conference," "Gulf Coast Furniture Warehouse," "Cleveland Vice," "Death Of A Gunfighter," "What You Said During Labor," "That Black Girl," "Big Ball Of Sports" (film), "The Friendly Drunk," "Jack's Discount Emporium," and "Say No To The Army." The Replacements performed "Bastards of the Young" and "Kiss Me on the Bus."

Dudley Moore/Al Green

E8Dudley Moore/Al Green

67m

Jan 25, 1986

Sketches include ""Monks and Football,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Master Thespian"", ""The Limits of the Imagination"", ""Name That Tune,"" and ""Die Foriegner Die!"" Al Green performs ""Going Away.""

Ron Reagan/The Nelsons

E9Ron Reagan/The Nelsons

67m

Feb 8, 1986

Live From New York, it's...Ronald Reagon, Jr. Sketches include: White House Risky Business, You're Going To Hell: A Message From The Almighty (repeat from the Madonna/Simple Minds episode), The Pat Stevens Show, Dalkon Shield Trout Lure, Back To The Future, Penn And Teller Guest Performance, Limits of the Imagination, Shakespeare In The Slums With Flotilda Williams, and The Woody Allen Fan The Nelsons performs: Walk Away and Do You Know What I Mean

Jerry Hall/Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

E10Jerry Hall/Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

67m

Feb 15, 1986

Live from New York, it's... Mick Jagger! Sketches include "Tommy Flanagan," "The Limits Of The Imagination," and "Models Against The Wilderness," "Master Thespian," "The Line of Death," "Sam Kinison Stand-Up," "The Pat Stevens Show," and "Dad's Sore Big Toe." Stevie Ray & Jimmie Vaughn perform "Say What" and "Change It."

Jay Leno/The Neville Brothers

E11Jay Leno/The Neville Brothers

67m

Feb 22, 1986

Sketches include ""Backstage,"" ""Star Search,"" ""Dinner with Mike,"" ""Biff & Selena,"" and ""Jay's Evil Twin.""

Griffin Dunne/Rosanne Cash

E12Griffin Dunne/Rosanne Cash

67m

Mar 15, 1986

""Tommy Flanagan's Pathological Liars Anonymous"", ""Griffin Dunne's One-Handed Drum Solo from Wipeout"", ""Ferdinand Marcos Malacanang Palace Liquidation Sale"", ""You bet your finger"", ""Weekend Update with Dennis Miller"", ""Two Jones' Cable Installers"", ""Penn & Teller"".

George Wendt/Philip Glass

E13George Wendt/Philip Glass

67m

Mar 22, 1986

Sketches include ""The Honeymooners: Lost Episodes,"" ""Camera Control,"" ""Two Directors,"" ""That Black Girl,"" and ""Vietnam Sketch."" Philip Glass performs ""Rubric.""

Oprah Winfrey/Joe Jackson

E14Oprah Winfrey/Joe Jackson

67m

Apr 12, 1986

Sketches include ""Beat Her!,"" ""John Mellencamp,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Craig Sundberg, Idiot Savant,"" and ""One-Shoe Emma."" Joe Jackson performed ""Right or Wrong.""

Tony Danza/Laurie Anderson

E15Tony Danza/Laurie Anderson

67m

Apr 19, 1986

Live from New York, it's... Randy Quaid, Robert Downey Jr., and Anthony Michael Hall! Sketches include "Vietnam Horror Story," "Nancy Reagan's Workout," "Lyndon LaRouche Theatre," "The 30-Second Count," a guest performance by Penn & Teller, "Big Time Professional Golf," "My Unconditional Love," "Master Thespian," and "The Further Adventures Of Biff And Salena." Laurie Anderson performed "Baby Doll" and "Day The Devil."

Catherine Oxenberg & Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo

E16Catherine Oxenberg & Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo

67m

May 10, 1986

Live from New York, it's... Paul Simon! Sketches include "Geraldo Rivera Opens The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier," "Wall Shackles Prison," "The Late Show with Joan Rivers," "The Limits Of The Imagination," "Dirk Landers, CIA Operative," a guest performance by Penn & Teller, "Producer Tommy Flanagan," "Brim Decaffeinated," "A Mother's Day Message," and "Trojans." Paul Simon performed "You Can Call Me Al," "Homeless" with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and "Graceland."

Jimmy Breslin & Marvin Hagler/Level 42, E.G. Daily

E17Jimmy Breslin & Marvin Hagler/Level 42, E.G. Daily

67m

May 17, 1986

Sketches are ""Mike 'The Menace' Hall,"" ""Kill Kaddafi?"" ""Tornadoville,"" ""Marvin's Knockout Tips,"" ""Lone Wolf McCord,"" ""The Pat Stevens,"" ""Cabrini Green's Assembly,"" ""Jody Hagler,"" ""Midday with Jennifer Hicks: Bond's Supervillains"", ""Weekend Update with Dennis Miller"", ""Sam Kinison's standup act"". Level 42 performs ""Something About You"" and EG Daily performs ""Say It, Say It"" with Jon Lovitz.

Anjelica Huston & Billy Martin/George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic

E18Anjelica Huston & Billy Martin/George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic

67m

May 24, 1986

Live from New York, it's...Randy Quaid Sketches include: Hands Across America, Moments of Doubt, Glamorous Drinking, National Council of Liquor and Spirits, Actors on Film, Hallmark Cards, Lesbian Pick-Ups, Bocce Ball My Way, Tempting Billy, The People's Second Choice Award, Book Minute, LaBelles At The Movies, My Friend, and Backstage SNL: Lorne Kills The Cast (except for Jon Lovitz, Nora Dunn, and Dennis Miller) George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic perform: ""Let's Take It To The Stage"" and ""Do Fries Go With That Shake""

Saturday Night Live aired its twelfth season during the 1986-1987 television season on NBC. The 12th season started on October 11, 1986, the 11th anniversary of the show's first episode, and ended on May 23, 1987. Despite plans to have Saturday Night Live canceled due to the ratings of its previous season, producer Lorne Michaels convinced Brandon Tartikoff to give the show another chance, provided that a better cast be found for the next season. As a result, many of season 11's cast members were fired, except for Nora Dunn, Jon Lovitz, featured player A. Whitney Brown, and Weekend Update anchor Dennis Miller. Al Franken was rehired as a writer. The rest were relative unknowns, led by Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin Nealon. Hooks had auditioned to be in the season 10 and 11 casts, but had been turned down. Hartman helped write sketches in season 11's Thanksgiving episode hosted by Pee-wee Herman, and appeared in a sketch as a Pilgrim. The first show of the 1986-1987 season opened with Madonna, host of the previous season opener, reading a "statement" from NBC about season 11's mediocre writing and bad cast choices. According to the "statement", the entire 1985-1986 season was "...all a dream. A horrible, horrible dream."

Sigourney Weaver/Buster Poindexter

E1Sigourney Weaver/Buster Poindexter

67m10.0

Oct 11, 1986

Live From New York, it's...Madonna Sketches Include: A Message From Madonna, ""General Dynamics,"" ""Tommy Flanagan,"" ""Quiz Masters,"" ""The Amazing Alexander,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""Bows and Smith Advertising,"" ""Alienses,"" ""Ten Weeks In Jail,"" ""Baby It's Cold Outside"" (musical number), ""Derek Stevens Auditions,"" and ""The Brecht Opera."" Buster Poindexter performed ""Smack Dab in the Middle"" and ""Fool For You.""

Malcolm-Jamal Warner/Run DMC

E2Malcolm-Jamal Warner/Run DMC

67m

Oct 18, 1986

Sketches include "Bartles & Jaymes," "Xynex," "Donahue," "The Crosby Show," "Instant Coffee," "Parent-Teen Drunk Driving Contract," Sam Kinison performs stand-up, "Chalk Factory," and "Johnny's Finished." Run DMC performs "Walk This Way" and "Hit It, Run"; Buster Poindexter performs "Hit The Road Jack."

Rosanna Arquette/Ric Ocasek

E3Rosanna Arquette/Ric Ocasek

67m

Nov 8, 1986

Sketches include "Pretending To Be Lorne," "The People's Court," "Church Chat," "Helmsley Spook House," "Pork" (two part), "Eddie & The Two Sammies," "Dog Baseball," (film), "Make Joan Baez Laugh," "Miss Connie's Fable Nook," "I Saw God," "Coffee and Cigarettes" (film), and "Pango" (film). Ric Ocasek performed "Emotion In Motion" and "Keep On Laughin'."

Sam Kinison/Lou Reed

E4Sam Kinison/Lou Reed

67m

Nov 15, 1986

Sketches include: Church Lady protest Sam Kinison hosting SNL, Obnoxious School Teacher, Superman--Krypton dosent explode, ""Love Connection"", Chick Hazard, ""Adobe Car Commercial: Made out of clay"", ""New York, 1943 (B/W)"", ""Ching Chang's Pet Chicken Shop"", ""Lord Sketch-Me-or-You-Die"".

Robin Williams/Paul Simon

E5Robin Williams/Paul Simon

67m

Nov 22, 1986

Sketches include ""Reagen's Earpiece,"" ""Hamlet,"" ""Sweeney Sisters Retirement Home,"" ""Adieu,"" ""Robin Williams' Standup Act"", and ""Paul Simon remembers everyone but Garfunkel"". Paul Simon performs ""Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes"" and ""The Late Great Johnny Grace.""

Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, & Martin Short/Randy Newman

E6Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, & Martin Short/Randy Newman

67m

Dec 6, 1986

Sketches include ""Stumblebums,"" ""I'm Me! (And You're Not...)"" (musical number), ""Ronald Reagan,"" ""Under the Couch Cushion,"" ""The Eggshell Family,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Halsey & Roarke British Customs,"" ""Ed Meets the Devil,"" ""Church Lady,"" ""Steve Martin's Holiday Wishes,"" and ""The Amazing Alexander, The World's Greatest Hypnotist"". Randy Newman performed ""Longest Night"" and ""Roll With The Punches.""

Steve Guttenberg/The Pretenders

E7Steve Guttenberg/The Pretenders

67m

Dec 13, 1986

Live from New York, it's... Jon Lovitz! Sketches include "Iranian National Assembly," "McSooshi," "Derek Stevens' Marketing Expert," "Seducing a Blind Man," "Sideshow Of The Stars," "Movie Talk," a performance by Penn & Teller, "The Back Page," "Ditzy Actress," "Bob Roberts" (film), and "Al-Anon." The Pretenders perform and "How Much Did You Pay For Your Soul?" and "Don't Get Me Wrong." Buster Poindexter performs "Rockin' Good Soul."

William Shatner/Lone Justice

E8William Shatner/Lone Justice

67m9.0

Dec 20, 1986

Live from New York, it's... William Shatner! Sketches include "The Mute Marine," "Star Trek Seafood," "Star Trek Convention," "TJ Hooker," "Sweeney Sisters Christmas," "It's A Wonderful Life: The Lost Ending" "Frankie Toussaint" (film), and "Look at That!" Lone Justice performed "Shelter" and "I Found Love." Buster Poindexter performed "Zat You, Santa?"

Walter Payton, Joe Montana/Debbie Harry

E9Walter Payton, Joe Montana/Debbie Harry

67m

Jan 24, 1987

Sketches include: ""NFL Video Countdown,"" ""Leslie and Stu,"" ""Pathological Liar,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""The NFL Today,"" ""Michael Jackson Workout,"" ""Chick Hazard: Private Investigator,"" ""Adobe Car Commercial: It's Made out of Clay"", ""A man and his dumb kidnapper"", ""Weekend Update with Dennis Miller"", ""Super Bowl Gambling Memories"", ""The Most Honest Guy in the World"". Debbie Harry performs "French Kissin'" and "In Love With Love".

Paul Shaffer/Bruce Hornsby & the Range

E10Paul Shaffer/Bruce Hornsby & the Range

67m

Jan 31, 1987

Sketches include ""Paul's Dressing Room,"" ""What's My Addiction?"" ""The Grenada Experience,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" and ""Sweeney Sisters' Far East Medley."" The Range perform ""That's Just the Way It Is,"" and Paul Shaffer sings ""It Was a Very Good Year.""

Bronson Pinchot/Paul Young

E11Bronson Pinchot/Paul Young

67m

Feb 14, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Phil Hartman! Sketches include "Liberace In Heaven," "Nightline," "Sports Ilustrated Swimsuit Issue," "The Life Of Golda Meir," "Hardware Store Gigolo," and "Miss Connie's Fable Nook." Paul Young performs "War Games" and "The Long Run." Buster Poindexter performs "Heart of Gold."

Willie Nelson

E12Willie Nelson

67m

Feb 21, 1987

""Afterlife Styles of the Rich and Famous"", ""The Mob Snitch who Wears A Wire and Loses Deal"", ""Party Girl: Great Moments in the History of White Trash"", ""Church Chat"", ""Welfare Cheat: Great Moments in the History of White Trash"", ""Pathological Liar Tommy Flanagan Meets Willie Nelson"", ""Victoria Jackson w/Willie Nelson: The Boyfriend Song"", ""Heartache Love in a Truck Stop Cafe"", ""First Cousins: Great Moments in the History of White Trash"".

Valerie Bertinelli/The Robert Cray Band

E13Valerie Bertinelli/The Robert Cray Band

67m

Feb 28, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Phil Hartman! Sketches include "Reagan-Regan Affair," "McSooshi," "Hard News Cafe," "Discover," "Dinner At The Van Halen's," "Ching Chang In Love," "Washington Center Professionals," "Let's Go To The Movies," "On Broadway," and "Opera Singer Doctor." Eddie Van Halen performed "Stompin' 8H." Robert Cray Band performed "Smoking Gun" and "Right Next Door."

Bill Murray/Percy Sledge

E14Bill Murray/Percy Sledge

67m

Mar 21, 1987

Live from New York, it's...Bill Murray Sketches include: Backstage SNL: The 110-Show Contract, The New York Telephone, Bad One-Night Stand, Donahue, Nick The Lounge Singer In Prison, Girls-Only Doctor, Il Returno De Hercules, Tough Parents, and Honker Cab Driver Percy Sledge performs: ""When A Man Loves A Woman"" The NBC rerun has three changes to it: The ""Nick The Lounge Singer In Prison"" sketch has the word ""bitch"" muted out, The ""Donahue"" sketch replaces Nora Dunn's mention of Joe Piscopo with a mention of Gallagher, and Phil Hartman's clumsy introductory narration in the ""Il Returno De Hercules"" is dubbed over with a flawless narration by Al Franken.

Charlton Heston/Wynton Marsalis

E15Charlton Heston/Wynton Marsalis

67m

Mar 28, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Charlton Heston! Sketches include "God's Money," "The New Paper Chase," "Church Chat," "Sweeney Sisters," "Slave Drivers," and "A Message About UNLV." Wynton Marsalis performs "J Mood" and "One Mustaad."

John Lithgow/Anita Baker

E16John Lithgow/Anita Baker

67m

Apr 11, 1987

Live from New York, it's... John Lithgow! Sketches include "Embassy Spies," "Laramie Vice," "The Pat Stevens Show," "World's Meanest Methodist Minister," "Master Thespian," "Discover," "Cab Ride," and "The Fighter." Anita Baker performs "Sweet Love" and "Same Ole Love."

John Larroquette/Timbuk 3

E17John Larroquette/Timbuk 3

67m

Apr 18, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Pagan Easter Special," "Sold-Out Gold," "Collecting Evidence," "Heaven Has The Answers," "Instant Coffee," "ICM Meeting," and "Grab Bag Store." Timbuk 3 performs "Just Another Movie" and "Hairstyles & Attitudes."

Mark Harmon/Suzanne Vega

E18Mark Harmon/Suzanne Vega

67m

May 9, 1987

""The New Charlie's Angels"", ""People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 1986"", ""Grown-up Babies in Modern America"", ""Very Smart Theater presents Attila the Hun: The Early Years"", ""The Myowling Bible Commercial"", ""Einstein Express Commercial: When it has to be there the day before yerterday"", ""A Salmon's Reproductive Tale"", ""Ad Council: Wasting your time in various ways for no good reason"".

Garry Shandling/Los Lobos

E19Garry Shandling/Los Lobos

67m

May 16, 1987

Sketches include ""Iran-Contra Hearings,"" ""Returning a Sweater,"" ""The Puppy,"" ""Stu's Support Group,"" ""Babette's Teeny Cafe,"" ""Trans-Ozark Airlines,"" ""Hollywood Mom"" (film), and ""The Happy Couple."" Los Lobos performs ""Is That All There Is"" and ""One Time, One Night.""

Dennis Hopper/Roy Orbison

E20Dennis Hopper/Roy Orbison

67m

May 23, 1987

Sketches include ""Easy Rider,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""What's That Smell?,"" ""This Week with David Brinkley,"" ""Problem Drinkers from Outer Space,"" ""Cannibalism Interview,"" ""Last Chance,"" and ""Sweeney Sisters Farewell."" Roy Orbison performs ""Crying,"" ""Oh, Pretty Woman,"" and ""In Dreams.""

Saturday Night Live aired its thirteenth season during the 1987–1988 television season on NBC. Season 13 started on October 17, 1987 and ended on February 27, 1988. Before the start of the season few changes happened. Kevin Nealon was promoted to repertory status and Al Franken returned to the cast. Although the changes to the cast were minimal there were, however, major events that impeded the show's production. During production of the season premiere, a fire broke out near Studio 8H during dress rehearsal. Despite plans to cancel the show for the week, Steve Martin pushed the cast to perform, making the Steve Martin/Sting episode the only episode without a dress rehearsal. On March 7, 1988, the Writers Guild of America went on strike, cancelling many planned episodes, including one originally planned to be hosted by former "Not Ready for Primetime" player Gilda Radner. Radner, however, would never get the chance to host due to her death from ovarian cancer the following year. The host for the March 12, 1988 broadcast was never confirmed.

Steve Martin/Sting

E1Steve Martin/Sting

67m8.5

Oct 17, 1987

Sketches include ""Ronald Reagan and George Bush,"" ""Gary Hart Ad,"" ""Common Knowledge,"" ""NFL Today,"" ""Slide Whistle Sound Effects,"" ""Bullets Aren't Cheap,"" ""Permission to Speak Freely,"" ""Adventures in the Lost Realm,"" and ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz"".

Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J., Michael Penn & the Pull

E2Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J., Michael Penn & the Pull

67m8.5

Oct 24, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Sean Penn! Sketches include "Fatal Attraction 2," "Wall Street Week," "Church Chat," "Pitman & Bullock," "The Teeny Cafe," "Keister Family Talk," "Discover," "The Spimozo Brothers," and "Cat Dentist" (film). LL Cool J performs "Go Cut Creator Go." Michael Penn and The Pull performs "This & That."

Dabney Coleman/The Cars

E3Dabney Coleman/The Cars

67m

Oct 31, 1987

Live from New York, it's... Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Lifestyles of the Rich, Famous, and Scary," "Nature's Broom," "The Winning Spirit," "Don't Go Down To The Basement," "Scary Campfire Stories," "Marriage Counselor," "Count Dracula, Self-Taught Auto Mechanic," "The Pat Stevens Show," "New High School Mascot," and "Lambert & Fitch Securites." The Cars performs "Strap Me In" and "Double Trouble."

Robert Mitchum/Simply Red

E4Robert Mitchum/Simply Red

67m

Nov 14, 1987

Candice Bergen/Cher

E5Candice Bergen/Cher

67m

Nov 21, 1987

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Pumping Up with Hans & Franz,"" ""Anne Boleyn,"" ""The First Thanksgiving,"" and ""Having Sex by an Open Window."" ""PITMAN and BULLOCK: Put the Power of the PIT BULL to Work for You"".

Danny DeVito/Bryan Ferry

E6Danny DeVito/Bryan Ferry

67m

Dec 5, 1987

ive from New York, it's... Danny Devito! Sketches include: "Gorbachev-Reagan," "Siskel & Ebert," "Church Chat," "Eddie Spimozo's Jungle Room," "White Trash Appraiser," "Ann Landers' Playhouse," and "Reminiscing with Doorman." Bryan Ferry performs "The Right Stuff" and "Kiss and Tell."

Angie Dickinson/Buster Poindexter & David Gilmour

E7Angie Dickinson/Buster Poindexter & David Gilmour

67m

Dec 12, 1987

Live From New York, it's...Kevin Nealon Sketches include: Amateur Translator, Docu-Fresh, Who Can Land The Plane?, Donahue, Wedgie Fever, Traumatic Memories Party, Police Women, The Assimilated Jew's Hannukah, and Drunk Man Buster Poindexter performs: ""Hot, Hot, Hot"" David Gilmour performs: ""Ah, Robertson, It's You""

Paul Simon/Linda Ronstadt & the Mariachi Vargas

E8Paul Simon/Linda Ronstadt & the Mariachi Vargas

67m

Dec 19, 1987

Live From New York, it's...Jan Hooks Sketches include: Jesus's Surprise Party, Gary Hart Ad, Pumping Up With Hans and Franz, Christmas on a Desert Island, Master Thespian, The Sweeney Sisters, Subway Beggar, Succinctly Speaking, Seasons Greetings From Tonto, Frankenstein, and Tarzan, Educated Anita, and A Message To Future Viewers Linda Ronstadt and the Mariachi Vargas perform: ""Los Laureles, La Cigarra"" and ""Under African Skies""

Robin Williams/James Taylor

E9Robin Williams/James Taylor

67m

Jan 23, 1988

Sketches include ""Pumping Up with Hans and Franz,"" ""Compulsion,"" ""Birthing Video,"" ""Cable ACE Awards,"" ""Hard to Say I Love You,"" ""Discover,"" and ""Robin's 60th Birthday.""

Carl Weathers/Robbie Robertson

E10Carl Weathers/Robbie Robertson

67m

Jan 30, 1988

Sketches include ""Bush-Whacked,"" ""The NFL Today,"" ""Handi-Off,"" ""Democratic Debate '88,"" ""Helen and Cheri,"" ""TV Actress,"" ""Master Thespian,"" and ""The Garden"" (film). Robbie Robertson performed ""Testimony"" and ""Somewhere Down the Crazy River.""

Justine Bateman/Terrance Trent D'Arby

E11Justine Bateman/Terrance Trent D'Arby

67m

Feb 13, 1988

""53rd. Debate of the 1988 Republican Presidential Candidates"", ""Learning to Feel with Denise Venetti, Ph.D."", ""Family Ties: If These Old Walls Could Talk (Flashback-Flashback Episode)"", ""Blocked songwriter Derek Stevens loses his Muse"", ""An older man, the bimbo girlfriend Linda and his Judgemental Friends"".

Tom Hanks/Randy Travis

E12Tom Hanks/Randy Travis

67m9.0

Feb 20, 1988

""A male figure skater's flawed perfomance in tight pants"", ""The Pat Stevens Show with Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Dole"", ""The Bean Cafe: We only serve beans"", ""On 49th and First: Two sad guys want to score with the ladies"", ""This is a stick up!, yelled the Psychotic Vietnam Vet with great acting skills"", ""Can't come up with an ending for a bad sketch"", ""Casey Kasem sings The Beatles"", ""Compulsion by Calveen Kleen: The World's Most Indulgent Disinfectant"", ""A Pawnshop That Pays Full Sentimental Value"".

Judge Reinhold/10,000 Maniacs

E13Judge Reinhold/10,000 Maniacs

67m

Feb 27, 1988

Sketches include ""Pumping Up With Hans & Franz,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""Friendly Dictator,"" and ""Big Bird Pirates.""

Saturday Night Live aired its fourteenth season during the 1988 - 1989 television season on NBC. The season began on October 8, 1988, and ended on May 20, 1989. 20 episodes were produced. Before the start of the season, no changes were made to the cast. However, as the season progressed Lorne Michaels would hire two new people to the cast: Mike Myers and Ben Stiller, who joined the show midseason as featured players. Stiller had actually appeared on the show before; his film made it onto the show in the episode hosted by Charlton Heston in 1987. This season notably saw the second death of an original cast member, Gilda Radner, who died on the day of the season finale from ovarian cancer. In memory of Radner, Steve Martin showed a clip from the famous "Dancing in the Dark" sketch from the 1978 episode hosted by Martin himself as part of his monologue. This was the only season of the show for Stiller. After being on the show for five episodes, Stiller left the show due to creative differences with Michaels.

Tom Hanks/Keith Richards

E1Tom Hanks/Keith Richards

67m

Oct 8, 1988

Sketches include ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz,"" ""ABC Presents Debate '88,"" ""Mr. Short Term Memory,"" ""Jew, Not a Jew,"" and ""The Pat Stevens Show."" ""First Citiwide Change Bank: Our business is making change"", ""Tom Hanks Bullying Kids: Never-Before-Seen Outtakes from the movie BIG"", ""Class of 1978 Ten Year Reunion: Two Sad Losers Want To Score With The Ladies"".

Matthew Broderick/The Sugarcubes

E2Matthew Broderick/The Sugarcubes

67m

Oct 15, 1988

John Larroquette/Randy Newman & Mark Knopfler

E3John Larroquette/Randy Newman & Mark Knopfler

67m

Oct 22, 1988

Matthew Modine/Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians

E4Matthew Modine/Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians

67m

Nov 5, 1988

Sketches include ""Nicknames,"" ""The Republican Party,"" ""The Liberal,"" ""Dukakis After Dark,"" and ""Church Chat."" The New Bohemians perform ""Little Miss S.""

Demi Moore/Johnny Clegg & Savuka

E5Demi Moore/Johnny Clegg & Savuka

67m

Nov 12, 1988

Sketches include ""Bush's Final Negative Campaign Ad"", ""Beauty and the Beast: The Double Date"", ""In a Camping Site at Night with Hans and Franz"", ""One Man's Demons"", and ""Neuburg's Bleu Cheese Cooler"".

John Lithgow/Tracy Chapman

E6John Lithgow/Tracy Chapman

67m

Nov 19, 1988

Danny DeVito/The Bangles

E7Danny DeVito/The Bangles

67m

Dec 3, 1988

Kevin Kline/Bobby McFerrin

E8Kevin Kline/Bobby McFerrin

67m

Dec 10, 1988

Melanie Griffith/Little Feat

E9Melanie Griffith/Little Feat

67m

Dec 17, 1988

John Malkovich/Anita Baker

E10John Malkovich/Anita Baker

67m

Jan 21, 1989

Tony Danza/John Hiatt

E11Tony Danza/John Hiatt

67m

Jan 28, 1989

Sketches include ""Ted Bundy Lives,"" ""Come Back to Carbon Paper,"" ""War of Da Woilds,"" ""Frankie's Proposal,"" and ""What Are You Looking At?""

Ted Danson/Luther Vandross

E12Ted Danson/Luther Vandross

67m

Jan 28, 1989

Sketches include ""Cheers,"" ""Iranian People's Court,"" ""Plug Away,"" ""Kevin's First Love,"" and ""The Long Goodbye.""

Leslie Nielsen/Cowboy Junkies

E13Leslie Nielsen/Cowboy Junkies

67m

Feb 18, 1989

Sketches include ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""The 60's Movie,"" ""Subliminal Man and Friend,"" and ""Wayne's World.""

Glenn Close/Gipsy Kings

E14Glenn Close/Gipsy Kings

67m

Feb 25, 1989

Sketches include ""Barnes & Noble Under Siege,"" ""Therapy Session,"" ""Pumping Up With Hans & Franz,"" ""The 49th Westminster Mad Dog Show,"" and ""Master Thespian."" The Gipsy Kings perform ""Bamboleo.""

Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello

E15Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello

67m

Mar 25, 1989

Mel Gibson/Living Color

E16Mel Gibson/Living Color

67m

Apr 1, 1989

Sketches include "Raymond the Bookie", "Tales of Ribaldry", "Mel Gibson, Dream Gynecologist", "Cooking with the Anal Retentive Chef", "Josh Acid" and "Tonto, Tarzan, & Frankenstein".

Dolly Parton

E17Dolly Parton

67m

Apr 15, 1989

Sketches include ""Rock Cleaners,"" ""Celebrity Restaurant,"" ""Planet of the Enormous Hooters,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""The Stories of Dolly Parton's Mom,"" ""Broadway Story,"" and ""Lothar of the Hill People.""

Geena Davis/John Mellencamp

E18Geena Davis/John Mellencamp

67m

Apr 22, 1989

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Bob Waltman Special,"" ""The Snow White Story,"" ""Attitudes,"" ""The Palmer Bunch,"" ""Suspended Animation,"" ""Game Show Models,"" and ""The Apocalypse"".

Wayne Gretzky/Fine Young Cannibals

E19Wayne Gretzky/Fine Young Cannibals

67m9.0

May 13, 1989

Sketches include ""Carter in Panama,"" ""Fishing With the Anal-Retentive Sportsman,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""This Week with David Brinkley,"" ""Stanley Cup Loss,"" ""Point Blank,"" and ""Waikiki Hockey"".

Steve Martin/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

E20Steve Martin/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

67m

May 20, 1989

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz,"" ""Tammy Wynette Sings the Classics,"" ""Toonces, The Cat Who Could Drive a Car,"" ""An Ode to the Woman I Love,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""Get to Know Jon Lovitz,"" ""Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein,"" ""Big Red"".

Saturday Night Live aired its fifteenth season during the 1989 - 1990 television season on NBC. The fifteenth season started off with a 15th anniversary special on September 24, 1989 and ended on May 19, 1990. 21 episodes were produced, including the anniversary special. Few changes happened before the start of the season. The only change was the absence of Ben Stiller. After being on the show for five episodes, Stiller left the show due to creative differences with Lorne Michaels. Mike Myers was upgraded to repertory status. This season saw the first hosting gigs of three celebrities who would go on to be frequent SNL hosts: John Goodman, Christopher Walken, and Alec Baldwin. This season is also notorious for an in-cast spat towards the end of the season. Nora Dunn staged a boycott over the host of the episode, controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay. Dunn refused to appear in the episode because of Clay's profane jokes about women. The original musical guest for the episode, Sinéad O'Connor, joined Dunn in her boycott and canceled her scheduled appearance. O'Connor was replaced by Julee Cruise and The Spanic Boys.

Bruce Willis/Neil Young

E1Bruce Willis/Neil Young

67m

Sep 30, 1989

Sketches include: Thirtysomething, Wayne's World, Donahue, Home Improvement, New Leading Man, Sprockets, Bruce Willis: The Man and His Music

Rick Moranis/Rickie Lee Jones

E2Rick Moranis/Rickie Lee Jones

67m

Oct 7, 1989

Sketches include: The Big Bitch Bulldyke Bust Out of '89, Honey I Shrunk Hans & Franz, Resorts International Hotel, Wild Horse, New Commissioner, Baby Talk, Word Busters

Kathleen Turner/Billy Joel

E3Kathleen Turner/Billy Joel

67m

Oct 21, 1989

Sketches Include: Plug Away With Harvey Fierstein, Die Squaren Ost Berliner, Egg Man, Really Ordinary People, All About Deborah Norville, Lank Thompson: I'm A Handsome Man, 555-Toon, Maxwell House

E4James Woods/Don Henley

67m

Oct 28, 1989

Sketches include ""The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,"" ""Yard-a-pult,"" ""Dracula and AIDS,"" ""Primetime Live,"" ""Ventriloquist Act,"" ""Falling in Love,"" ""Three Dudes Holistic Automotive,"" ""Hemsley Spook House,"" and ""Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein.""

E5Chris Evert/Eurythmics

67m

Nov 11, 1989

Sketches include ""Wimbledon,"" ""Oneupmanship,"" and ""Lothar of the Hill People.""

E6Woody Harrelson/David Byrne

67m

Nov 18, 1989

Sketches include ""Jack Nicholson,"" ""Pumping Up with Hans & Franz,"" ""A&E Attitudes,"" ""Sprockets,"" and ""Three Very Lonesome Cowboys.""

E7John Goodman/k.d. lang & The Reclines

67m

Dec 2, 1989

Sketches include ""It's a Wonderful Savings and Loan,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""Cooking with the Anal-Retentive Chef,"" ""Toonces The Cat Who Could Drive a Car,"" ""The Mike Ditka Type-A Christmas Special,"" and ""The Referee Pitman Show"".

E8Robert Wagner/Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville

67m

Dec 9, 1989

Sketches include ""George Bush and Dan Quayle"", ""Yard-A-Pult,"" ""Messy Date"", ""Tales of the Runaway Boulder,"" ""Attack of the Masturbating Zombies,"" ""Rockefeller is Evil,"" ""A Betty Ford Straight Arrow Christmas"", and ""In the Middle."" Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville performed ""Don't Know Much"" and ""When Something Is Wrong.""

E9Andie MacDowell/Tracy Chapman

67m8.0

Dec 16, 1989

Sketches included ""Interrupted PSA,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""The Night Hanukkah Harry Saved Christmas,"" ""Hal Jerome Tribute,"" and ""Before the Wedding."" Tracy Chapman performed ""Gimme One Reason.""

E10Ed O'Neill/Harry Connick, Jr.

67m

Jan 13, 1990

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Bizilady,"" ""I Got What You Need,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""The Nagging,"" ""Dennis Woo's Real Estate Fortunes The Easy Way,"" ""Ceaucescu's Wake,"" ""Lothar of the Hill People,"" and ""SNL in the 90's"".

E11Christopher Walken/Bonnie Raitt

67m

Jan 20, 1990

Sketches include ""The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,"" ""Eternity,"" ""Hired Break-Up,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Attitudes,"" ""Lease With an Option to Kill,"" ""Hardbound""

E12Quincy Jones

67m

Feb 10, 1990

Sketches include ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz,"" ""Century 21 Marriage Counselors,"" ""Toonces,"" ""Bob Waltman Special,"" ""Jazz Perspective,"" ""Reverend and Rabbi,"" ""Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein,"" ""Soviet Central Committee,"" ""House Committee on Dials and Gauges"".

E13Tom Hanks/Aerosmith

67m

Feb 17, 1990

Sketches include ""Ivana Trump Pre-Nup"", ""Wayne's World,"" ""Tales of Ribaldry,"" ""Tradtional Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patrick's Day,"" ""The Mob,"" ""Singles Cruise,"" and ""Black History Minute."" Aerosmith performed ""Jamie's Got a Gun"" and ""Monkey On My Back.""

E14Fred Savage/Technotronic

67m

Feb 24, 1990

Sketches include ""Church Chat,"" ""Left Alone with a Gun,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Imaginary Friend,"" and ""Hooked on Sushi"" (film). Technotronic performed ""Pump Up The Jam.""

E15Rob Lowe/The Pogues

67m

Mar 17, 1990

Sketches include "George Bush/Rob Lowe", "Irish Drinking Songs", "Church Chat", "Sprockets", "Arsenio Beckman Show", "Lambada Prison", "Helmet Head", and "Alexander's Fur World".

E16Debra Winger/Eric Clapton

67m

Mar 24, 1990

Sketches include ""Reagan Census Count,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""Toonces the Cat Who Could Drive a Car,"" ""Calamity Jane,"" and ""Senate Record Labelling Hearings"", ""Weekend Update""

E17Corbin Bernsen/Smithereens

67m

Apr 14, 1990

Sketches include ""Cable Shopping Network,"" ""Celebrity Lawyer Court,"" ""Hanukkah Harry,"" ""George F. Will's Sports Machine,"" ""His Face,"" ""Movers and Shakers,"" and ""Playgirl Models"".

E18Alec Baldwin/The B-52's

67m

Apr 21, 1990

Sketches include "Bush Talks to Nation", "Greenhilly", "The Environmentally Conscious One", "Sexual Tension Diner", "The Garbo I Knew", "Only In New York", "Nude Talk Show" and "Middle Aged Man". The B-52's perform "Cosmic Thing" and "Channel Z".

E19Andrew Dice Clay/Spanic Boys & Julee Cruise

67m

May 12, 1990

Sketches include ""It's a Wonderful Dice,"" ""Diceman Employment Agency,"" ""Cooking With the Anal-Rententive Chef,"" ""What's Sex?"", ""DJ Tony Trailer,"" ""Jan Hooks Protest,"" ""Cool Mite,"" ""Ridiculous Bull,"" ""Kevin Nealon Protest""

E20Candice Bergen/Notting Hillbillies

67m

May 19, 1990

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Toonces The Cat Who Can Drive a Car,"" ""The Carsenio Show,"" and ""Wayne's World.""

Saturday Night Live aired its sixteenth season during the 1990-1991 television season on NBC. 20 episodes were produced. The sixteenth season began on September 29, 1990, and ended on May 18, 1991. The 16th season of SNL was a transitional one: Several longtime cast members left, and a large number of additions were made to the roster. To ensure that he was not short on talent, Michaels chose to retain most of the late 1980s cast while in the process of hiring the people that would make up the early 1990s cast. At one point during the season, sixteen people were listed as cast members or featured players.

E1Kyle MacLachlan/Sinead O'Connor

67m

Sep 29, 1990

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""Twin Peaks,"" ""Luther Campbell,"" ""All Things Scottish,"" and ""Frank Sinatra and George Michael"".

E2Susan Lucci/Hothouse Flowers

67m

Oct 6, 1990

Sketches include ""Victor Kiam's Classic Bitch and Lezbo Shavers,"" ""All My Luggage,"" ""Great Love Stories,"" ""Game Breakers,"" and ""Her First Period"".

E3George Steinbrenner/The Time

67m

Oct 20, 1990

Sketches include ""Kevin Nealon, Victoria Jackson, and George Steinbrenner,"" ""Middle-Aged Man,"" ""Ultra Slim Fast Commercial Parody,"" ""Winston-McCauley Funeral Homes,"" ""Carl's Quick Stop,"" ""What Was I Thinking?""

E4Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey

67m9.0

Oct 27, 1990

Sketches include ""Dirty Square Dancing,"" ""Pumping Up With Hanz and Franz,"" ""Ghost 2,"" ""Super Feud,"" ""Chippendales Auditions,"" ""The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,"" ""White Trash Bed and Breakfast,"" and ""Mouse Trap Seminar"".

E5Jimmy Smits/World Party

67m

Nov 10, 1990

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Chia Head,"" ""Game Challengers,"" ""NBC News Employees,"" ""Simon,"" ""Date With a Ditz,"" ""The Dark Side With Nat X,"" ""Two-Faced Doormen,"" ""Mobile Home,"" and ""Verbal Reversals"".

E6Dennis Hopper/Paul Simon

67m

Nov 17, 1990

Sketches include ""Live With Regis and Kathie Lee,"" ""Nikey Turkey,"" ""Toonces,"" ""Inflatable Dolls,"" ""Liason Mocking,"" ""The Civil War,"" ""What Animal Were You Raised By?"", ""Schillervision,"" and ""Gambling to Win"".

E7John Goodman/Faith No More

67m

Dec 1, 1990

Sketches include ""Church Chat,"" ""The McLaughlin Group,"" ""Mick Jagger's Wedding,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""Davy Crockett""

E8Tom Hanks/Edie Brickell and New Bohemians

67m

Dec 8, 1990

Live From New York, it's...Kevin Nealon (and hosting for the fifth time, it's Tom Hanks!) Sketches include: Mr. Subliminal's Editorial Reply, Tom Hanks Joins The Five-Timers Club, The Gross-Out Family, Game Beaters, The Global Warming Christmas Special, P. Whipped, Sabra Shopping Network, Double-Takes, and The Christmas Tree Story Edie Brickell and New Bohemians perform: ""Woyaho"" and ""He Said""

E9Dennis Quaid/Neville Brothers

67m

Dec 15, 1990

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Dysfunctional Family Christmas,"" ""Sally Jessy Raphael,"" ""Family Loves Ex-Boyfriend,"" ""Massage Students,"" ""Renegade,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""Schillervision Theatre,"" and ""The Specialty Songs Of Cal McLane, Jr.""

E10Joe Mantegna/Vanilla Ice

67m

Jan 12, 1991

Sketches include ""Godfather Bush,"" ""New York Radio,"" ""Nightline,"" ""Officer Miller,"" ""I'm Chillin',"" ""Complaint Letter,"" ""Superfans,"" ""Insane Inventors,"" and ""Eddie O'Hanlon Funeral"".

E11Sting

67m

Jan 19, 1991

Sketches include ""Wayne's World,"" ""Hedley and Wyche,"" ""Sting in an Elevator,"" ""The Sinatra Group,"" ""The Richmeister,"" ""Frankenstein,"" ""Coffee Talk with Paul Baldwin,"" ""Meeting Parents Flashback,"" ""Bleak Poetry""

E12Kevin Bacon/INXS

67m

Feb 9, 1991

Live from New York, it's…Kevin Nealon! But is he or NBC or CNN? That's SNL's trick op their sleeve with the ""Gulf War Briefing."" Among the domestic sketches are ""Richmeister #2.""

E13Roseanne Barr/Dee-Lite

67m

Feb 16, 1991

Sketches include ""Mr. Subliminal's War Press Conference,"" Misery II, the game show parody Comedy Killers, ""Victoria's Secrets"" and ""White Trash History Minute.""

E14Alec Baldwin/Whitney Houston

67m

Feb 23, 1991

Live From New York, it's...Dana Carvey Sketches include: The McLaughlin Group, The Dancer, The Honest Planet, The Sinead O'Connor Awards, Lank Thompson: I'm A Handsome Actor, Pan Am, The Godfather IV, I'm Chillin', Confession Can Be Exciting For The Soul, and Cyrano De Bergerac Whitney Houston performs: ""I'm Your Baby Tonight"" and ""All The Man I Need""

E15Michael J. Fox/The Black Crowes

67m

Mar 16, 1991

Sketches include--""Another Post-Desert Storm Speech"",""America's Most Wanted"",""Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smally"" and ""Michael J. Fox Fanatics"".

E16Jeremy Irons/Fishbone

67m

Mar 23, 1991

Sketches include ""Pumping Up with Hans and Franz,"" ""Richmeister,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""Sherlock Holmes,"" ""McIntosh Jr. Commercial: The Power To Crush Other Kids"", ""Weekend Update with Dennis Miller"", ""Football Days by Jack Handey"".

E17Catherine O'Hara/R.E.M.

67m

Apr 13, 1991

Sketches include ""Frank and Nancy Sinatra,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""The Justice League of America,"" ""Frank Gannon, P.I. P.I.,"" ""In Conclusion Theater,"" ""Daily Affirmation With Stuart Smalley,"" and ""Wedding Dress to Funeral"".

E18Steven Seagal/Michael Bolton

67m

Apr 20, 1991

Sketches include ""Pumping Up with Hans and Franz,"" ""Nico Tenelli,"" ""The Dark Side with Nat X,"" ""Musicians For Free Range Chickens,"" ""Date Intimidation""

E19Delta Burke/Chris Isaak

67m

May 11, 1991

Sketches include: Balz-Off, Hollywood Minute, Deep Thoughts, The Weight Watchers Meeting, Wayne's World, A Message From The President, Yelling At Your Kids, and Karaoke Hog

E20George Wendt/Elvis Costello

67m

May 18, 1991

Sketches include ""Dennis Miller is Nervous,"" ""Da Superfans,"" ""Mr. No Depth Perception,"" ""Pat Gets a Haircut,"" ""Doo-Wop,"" ""Deep Thoughts,"" ""Burger Barn,"" ""Li'l General Fireworks,"" and ""The Sunrise Show.""

Saturday Night Live aired its seventeenth season during the 1991-1992 television season on NBC. The seventeenth season started on September 28, 1991, and ended on May 16, 1992. Twenty episodes were produced. Many changes happened before the start of the season. A. Whitney Brown and Jan Hooks both left the show, but the major blow was the departure of long time cast member Dennis Miller, who had been the anchor of Weekend Update for six seasons. Following Miller's departure, Kevin Nealon was promoted to anchor of the skit. New cast members included Ellen Cleghorne, Siobhan Fallon and writer Robert Smigel. Beth Cahill and Melanie Hutsell also later joined the cast. Chris Farley, Chris Rock and Julia Sweeney were upgraded to repertory status. Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade all stayed featured players. This was the final season for Victoria Jackson, who receive no on-screen goodbye at the end of the season. At the time, Jackson became the longest serving female cast member, with a total six seasons under her belt. She was later topped by Molly Shannon in the 26th season. This would be Beth Cahill and Siobhan Fallon's only season on the show.

Michael Jordan/Public Enemy

E1Michael Jordan/Public Enemy

67m9.0

Sep 28, 1991

Sketches include ""Wayne's World,"" ""Schmitt's Gay Beer,"" ""The First Black Harlem Globetrotter,"" ""Superfans,"" ""The Dark Side With Nat X,"" ""Zoraida""

Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd

E2Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd

67m9.0

Oct 5, 1991

""Johnny Carson's Tonight Show: The 29th and Final Anniversary"", ""Earthies, the Bountiful Diaper Commercial (From Dell Monty)"", ""The Richmeister Vs. The Name Singing Guy"", ""The Chris Farley Show"", ""Community College Bowl"", ""Apex Novelty Guy gets fired for designing bad quality rubber vomit""

Kirstie Alley/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

E3Kirstie Alley/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

67m8.0

Oct 12, 1991

Sketches include ""Judge Clarence Thomas,"" ""Cantore,"" ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman,"" ""It's Pat,"" and ""Look Who Else is Talking Also.""

Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt

E4Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt

67m9.0

Oct 26, 1991

Sketches include: Coldcock Malt Liquor, Dysfunctional Family Feud, The Wolf Man's Curse, Pumping Up With Hans and Franz, Nich-Aid Hair Dryers, Super Fire-Hot Chicken Wings, and Club Banana.

Kiefer Sutherland/Skid Row

E5Kiefer Sutherland/Skid Row

67m

Nov 2, 1991

Sketches Include: Testifying for the Kennedys - The defense is picking members for the jury supporting Ted Kennedy. Campaign '92 - Democratic ""unhopefuls"" try not to become the candidate that loses to Bush. Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley - Stuart invites his cousin, Leon, to the show. Leon has a show which is much better than Stuart's, and Stuart is jealous, rendering an affirmation. Kiddie Metal - Guns 'n' Roses record a punk rock kids' song album. The Scottish Store - A small-town Scottish store owner is reunited with his estranged brother, and they fight on and off, while still kicking out people who don't ""think"" Scottish. Phone Illiteracy - A man who wants to talk to someone has his friend do it for him. Strange? The first man is phone illiterate. It's a dangerous thing...?

Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey

E6Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey

67m8.0

Nov 16, 1991

Sketches include ""Weekend Update Special Report,"" ""Toonces, the Cat Who Can Drive a Car,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""Annoying Double Date,"" and ""The Chris Farley Show.""

Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine

E7Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine

67m

Nov 23, 1991

Sketches include ""Macaulay Culkin Gets Permission to Host,"" ""Superfans,"" ""Richmeister,"" and ""Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer.""

Hammer

E8Hammer

67m

Dec 7, 1991

Live from New York, it's ... Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Bush's Gift Ideas," "Bad Haircut Support Group," "The Daily Star," "Tales From The Barbecue," "Johnny Letter," "Deep Thoughts," "Remembrances of Love," and "Dick Clark Productions." Hammer performs "Too Legit To Quit," "Addams Groove," and "This is the Way We Roll."

Steve Martin/James Taylor

E9Steve Martin/James Taylor

67m

Dec 14, 1991

Sketches include ""Steve Martin Decides to Try,"" ""Theatre Stories,"" ""The Dark Side with Nat X,"" and ""Tarzan, Chris Farley, & Frankenstein.""

Rob Morrow/Nirvana

E10Rob Morrow/Nirvana

67m10.0

Jan 11, 1992

Sketches include ""Oliver Stone,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""Delta Delta Delta Girls,"" ""Chris Rock's Guide to Surviving the Apollo,"" and ""Awkward Conversation.""

Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson & Bruce Hornsby

E11Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson & Bruce Hornsby

67m9.0

Jan 18, 1992

Live from New York, it's Mike Myers and Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Wayne's World's Top Ten Reasons We're Bummed Communism Fell," "Love Toilet," "Adopt-a-Pet," "Bob Swerski's Quiz Masters," "Van Morrison Concert," and "Are You All Right?" Robbie Robertson sings Go Back To Your Woods and The Weight.

Susan Dey/C+C Music Factory

E12Susan Dey/C+C Music Factory

67m

Feb 8, 1992

Sketches include ""Richmeister on L.A. Law,"" ""Mike Tyson Trial,"" ""Partridge Family vs. Brady Bunch,"" ""The Sensitive Naked Man,"" and ""Janitor/Executive Irony"".

Jason Priestley/Teenage Fan Club

E13Jason Priestley/Teenage Fan Club

67m9.0

Feb 15, 1992

Sketches include ""Olympic Skating,"" ""The Life and Times of Johnny Hildo,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""The Arsenio Hall Show,"" and ""Beverly Hills 90210"".

Roseanne Arnold & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers

E14Roseanne Arnold & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers

67m

Feb 22, 1992

Sketches include ""Message To Bush,"" ""Coffee Talk,"" ""A Star Is Born '92,"" ""Daily Affirmation,"" ""New Triple-Delta Sister,"" ""Dick Clark's Snotty Receptionist"", ""Tall Tales of the Recession: The Fast-Firing CEO"". The Peppers perform ""Stone Cold Bush.""

John Goodman/Garth Brooks

E15John Goodman/Garth Brooks

67m9.0

Mar 14, 1992

Sketches include "The McLaughlin Group" and "Lisa Pograsic, Very Pregnant Undercover Cop".

Mary Stuart Masterson/En Vogue

E16Mary Stuart Masterson/En Vogue

67m

Mar 21, 1992

Live from New York, it's... Mike Myers and Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Wayne's World," "Jiffy Pop Airbag," "Hitting on a Women," "Sex Games," "Flippy, The Flipping Chihuahua," "Lung Brush," "Pat's Interrogation," "Airport Security Check," "Ernie's," "Tayster's Choice Spermicidal Jelly," "Phil Hartman Creations," and "Pornographic Romance." Pearl Jam performed "Alive" and "Porch."

Sharon Stone/Pearl Jam

E17Sharon Stone/Pearl Jam

67m9.0

Apr 11, 1992

Live from New York, it's Al Franken! Sketches include "Bill Clinton and Jerry Brown," "Stand Up and Win," and "Make You Think," "Lank Thompson's I'm a Handsome Black Man," and "Superman on Talk Radio."

Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox

E18Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox

67m9.0

Apr 18, 1992

Sketches include ""Ross Perot,"" ""Sabra Price is Right,"" ""The Guy Who Plays Mr. Belvedere Fan Club,"" ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey,"" and ""She Turned Into Her Mother""

Tom Hanks/Bruce Springsteen

E19Tom Hanks/Bruce Springsteen

67m9.0

May 9, 1992

Sketches include ""Johnny Carson's Last Episode,"" ""Action Cats,"" ""Take Off Your Shirt,"" ""Jon Lovitz's Dangerous Mother,"" ""Deep Thoughts,"" ""Frank Gannon: Politically Incorrect Police Investigator,"" ""Triple-Delta Girls,"" ""Cowboy Song,"" and ""The Sensitive Naked Man."" Vanessa Williams performs ""Save The Best For Last.""

Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams

E20Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams

67m8.0

May 16, 1992

Sketches include ""Johnny Carson's Last Episode,"" ""Action Cats,"" ""Take Off Your Shirt,"" ""Jon Lovitz's Dangerous Mother,"" ""Deep Thoughts,"" ""Frank Gannon: Politically Incorrect Police Investigator,"" ""Triple-Delta Girls,"" ""Cowboy Song,"" and ""The Sensitive Naked Man."" Vanessa Williams performs ""Save The Best For Last.""

Saturday Night Live aired its eighteenth season during the 1992-1993 television season on NBC. The eighteenth season began on September 26, 1992, and ended on May 15, 1993. Many changes happened before the start of the season. Long term cast member Victoria Jackson left the show after 6 seasons. Newer cast members Beth Cahill and Siobhan Fallon were both fired to make room in the cast. Unlike the past two seasons Lorne Michaels did not hire any new cast members. Ellen Cleghorne, Melanie Hutsell, Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel and David Spade stayed as featured players. Rob Schneider was upgraded to repertory status. Long term cast member Dana Carvey decided to leave the show mid season. This would also be the final season for Chris Rock and Robert Smigel. After three years with the show, Rock decided to quit the show at the end of the season. Rock had become frustrated with never quite finding a voice on the show and wanted to instead focus on his stand-up career. Writer and featured player Smigel left to become the head writer for Late Night with Conan O'Brien, but would later return to the show in 1996 to write and produce the "TV Funhouse" cartoons. This season was also home to one of SNL's most infamous moments: Sinéad O'Connor tearing Pope John Paul II's photo at the end of her second performance on the episode hosted by Tim Robbins.

E1Nicolas Cage/Bobby Brown

67m

Sep 28, 1992

Sketches include ""Husbands and Wives,"" ""Tiny Elvis,"" ""Nightline,"" ""Baby Names,"" and ""The Queen Shenequa Show"".

Tim Robbins/Sinead O'Connor

E2Tim Robbins/Sinead O'Connor

67m

Oct 3, 1992

Live from New York, it's...Dana Carvey Sketches include: Perot '92, Caracci's Pizza, The Founding Fathers, Sunday Morning Videos, That's Not Yogurt, The Tori Spelling Show, Larry King Live, Cooking With Dennis Miller, Sweet Jimmy: The World's Nicest Pimp, Daily Affirmation With Stuart Smalley, and Bob Roberts Book Burning Sinead O'Connor performs: ""Success Has Made A Failure of Our Home"" and an a cappella version of the song ""War"" that ends with the infamous destruction of Pope John Paul II's photograph and Sinead's words ""Fight the real enemy!"" The reruns on NBC and syndication (if they do air) either end the performance of the second song before the picture is ripped (which is the version that played on Comedy Central) or replace it with a dress rehearsal where Sinead O'Connor holds up a picture of a starving child, then walks off the stage (which played on NBC).

E3Joe Pesci/Spin Doctors

67m

Oct 10, 1992

Sketches include ""Debate '92,"" ""Pinky Ringery,"" ""Single White Person,"" ""Bullies on the Steps,"" and ""Zoriada annoys Joe Pesci."" Spin Doctors perform ""Jimmy Olson's Blues.""

Christopher Walken/Arrested Development

E4Christopher Walken/Arrested Development

67m

Oct 24, 1992

Sketches include ""Jiffy Express,"" ""Ed Closser, Trivial Psychic,"" ""Sinead O'Connor's Goodtime Happy Jamboree,"" ""The Continental,"" ""An Apology From Sinead O'Connor,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""Deep Thoughts By Jack Handey,"" ""Perot gets rid of running mate Stockdale"", and ""The Boulevard of Broken Balls"".

Catherine O'Hara/10,000 Maniacs

E5Catherine O'Hara/10,000 Maniacs

67m

Oct 31, 1992

""Perot's Press Conference and the Republican Dirty Tricks"", ""Ass Don't Smell Commercial: The Name Says It All"", ""The Richmeister's Halloween Encounter with Death"", ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey"", ""Weekend Update with Kevin Nealon"", ""Daily Affirmations with Stewart Smalley"", ""New York's Strangest and Most Bizarre People: Shorty, The Guy Who Can't Cross The Street"".

Michael Keaton/Morrissey

E6Michael Keaton/Morrissey

67m

Nov 14, 1992

""George Bush Loses The Election to Clinton"", ""Hibernol Commercial: It Knocks Your Cold Out, While You're Out Cold"", ""Training the New, Socially Impaired Elevator Guy"", ""The First (Oscar-like) Annual Gutenberg Awards, Honoring the Best Books of the Year"", ""The Horny Guy Who Had To Date The Prudish/Formerly Slutty Girl"".

Sinbad/Sade

E7Sinbad/Sade

67m

Nov 21, 1992

Sketches include ""George Bush and Bill Clinton,"" ""Homosexuals at War,"" ""At Home with Monica,"" ""Blacula,"" ""Gilligan's Bioshpere,"" ""Superman's Funeral,"" and ""The Proud Pattersons.""

Tom Arnold/Neil Young

E8Tom Arnold/Neil Young

67m

Dec 5, 1992

""Wayne's World presents: Top Ten Things we love about Clinton"", ""Sex and Peer Pressure at Valley High, a PBS Afterschool Special"", ""Clinton's exercising at a fast food joint"", ""Bill Swerski's Super Fans at 'Fatty Foods' Hospital"", ""Lincoln High G.E.D Ten Year Reunion"".

Glenn Close/The Black Crowes

E9Glenn Close/The Black Crowes

67m

Dec 12, 1992

Sketches include ""The Queen of England,"" ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman,"" ""Michael Eisner,"" ""What's the Best Way?,"" and ""Drumming on Your Stomach.""

Danny DeVito/Bon Jovi

E10Danny DeVito/Bon Jovi

67m

Jan 9, 1993

""The Super Fans Formally Express Their Anger Via Letter: Ditka is fired"", ""BBC1 Presents Simon! - Special Guest: A Foul-Mouthed, Middle-Aged Italian American"", ""The Fourth Amy Fisher Story on Fox: Aaron and Tori Spelling's Amy Fisher, 10516 with Danny DeVito as Joey Buttafuoco"", ""Gap Girls: Buy it large. Just belt it and cinch it!"", ""Black Entertainment Television Presents: Amy Fisher, One Messed Up Bitch"", ""The Privacy-Obsessed Hitman Whose Wife Knew Everything About His Business"", ""Books on Tape: Madonna's Sex Book. Text by Charlton Heston. Photo Interpretation by Al Goldstein"".

Harvey Keitel/Madonna

E11Harvey Keitel/Madonna

67m

Jan 16, 1993

Sketches include, ""It's Pat"", ""Subway Transit Authority"", ""The Bathroom Attendant"", ""In or Out The Cab"", ""Deep Thoughts"", ""Unforzen Caveman Lawyer,"", and ""The Insane Deer Hunter"".

Luke Perry/Mick Jagger

E12Luke Perry/Mick Jagger

67m

Feb 6, 1993

Sketches include ""Clintons Meet Wrestlers,"" ""Prince Charles is a Tampon,"" ""Dumb Yard Boy,"" ""Magic Fish Meeting,"" ""SNL Halftime Special,"" ""High School Liar's Club,"" ""Sassy,"" ""Queen Shenequa,"" and ""Country Boy Leaves Home"".

Alec Baldwin/Paul McCartney

E13Alec Baldwin/Paul McCartney

67m

Feb 13, 1993

Sketches include ""Dateline NBC,"" ""The Mimic,"" ""The Chris Farley Show,"" ""Soap Opera Digest,"" ""Gap Girls,"" ""Naked Woman Theater,"" ""Daily Affirmation With Stuart Smalley,"" ""The Bodyguard,"" and ""French Class"".

Bill Murray/Sting

E14Bill Murray/Sting

67m

Feb 20, 1993

Sketches include: ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Hibernol,"" ""The Whipmaster,"" ""Frequent Flyer,"" ""I'm Chillin',"" ""Tommy Two-Tap,"" ""Coffee Talk With Linda Richman,"" and ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey"".

John Goodman/Mary J. Blige

E15John Goodman/Mary J. Blige

67m

Mar 13, 1993

Sketches include: "College Students", "Coffee Talk With Linda Richman", "Turkish Department Store Worker", "Let's Talk and Talk and Talk and Talk and Talk and Talk About Movies".

Miranda Richardson/Soul Asylum

E16Miranda Richardson/Soul Asylum

67m

Mar 20, 1993

Live from New York, it's... Julia Sweeney Sketches include "Pat's Crying Game," "Green & Fazio" (two parts), "The Rain People," "World War II Hospital," "Eager & Jones," "Russell Simmmons Def Magic Show Jam," "MTV Spring Break," "Dieter's Dream" (film), and "Jack McManus' Bar." Soul Asylum performs "Somebody To Shove" and "Black Gold."

Jason Alexander/Peter Gabriel

E17Jason Alexander/Peter Gabriel

67m

Apr 10, 1993

Complete Sketches: ""Clinton's Indecent Proposal to Yeltsin's wife"", ""Jason Alexander's Peter Pan"", ""Meeting of the Woody Allen Fan Club"", ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey"", ""Descending-Size Employee Lounges for Privacy-Obssessed People"", ""Can't you tell black or white people apart?"", ""Gyros: You like the juice?"".

Kirstie Alley/Lenny Kravitz

E18Kirstie Alley/Lenny Kravitz

67m

Apr 24, 1993

""Rodney King Song: Fire Bad by Recurring SNL Characters for Unity"", ""Quinko's Mmmph Board Game Commercial"", ""SNL Cheers wannabes come to cheer Kirstie up"", ""Hotel staff loves the Bellissima wife at La Cantoria"", ""The Montel Williams Show"", ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey"", ""Kirstie Alley meets Zoraida, the NBC page"", ""The all natural makeover"", ""Schiller's Reel presents: Security Camera Spectacular!""

Christina Applegate/Midnight Oil

E19Christina Applegate/Midnight Oil

67m

May 15, 1993

Sketches include ""Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker"", ""Focus on Beauty"", ""The Backwards Romance"", ""Nerf Crotchbat"", ""Worrisome Audition Warnings"", and ""Coffee Talk""

Kevin Kline/Willie Nelson & Paul Simon

E20Kevin Kline/Willie Nelson & Paul Simon

67m

May 22, 1993

Sketches include: ""Mmmph?"", ""Italian Flatulence"", ""Don Lapre: Financial Freedom with a 900 Number"", ""Hub's Gyros"", and ""Criminal Encounter"".

Saturday Night Live aired its nineteenth season during the 1993-1994 television season on NBC. The season began on September 25, 1993 and ended on May 14, 1994. Many changes happened before the start of the season. Dana Carvey had left the show in the middle of the previous season. Chris Rock and Robert Smigel also left the show at the end of the previous season. Ellen Cleghorne, Melanie Hutsell, Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler, and David Spade were all promoted to repertory status. Stand-up comics Norm Macdonald, Jay Mohr and Sarah Silverman were hired as writers and would debut as featured players a few episodes into the season. Veteran comic actor Michael McKean joined the show mid-season as a repertory cast member. This would also be the final season for Phil Hartman, Melanie Hutsell, Rob Schneider, Sarah Silverman and Julia Sweeney. A major blow for the show was the loss of Hartman. Before his final show the entire cast and crew presented him with a bronzed stick of glue, symbolizing how he had become "The Glue" of the show, a term coined by Adam Sandler.

Charles Barkley/Nirvana

E1Charles Barkley/Nirvana

67m

Sep 25, 1993

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley,"" ""Gap Girls,"" and ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman.""

Shannen Doherty/Cypress Hill

E2Shannen Doherty/Cypress Hill

67m

Oct 2, 1993

Sketches include ""Operaman,"" ""Crystal Gravy,"" ""The Real World,"" ""The Denise Show,"" ""Salem Bitch Trials"".

Jeff Goldblum/Aerosmith

E3Jeff Goldblum/Aerosmith

67m

Oct 9, 1993

Sketches include ""Rock For Michael,"" ""Subway Guitarist,"" ""The Wave,"" ""Karl's Video Store,"" and ""Christopher Walken Celebrity Psychic Friends Network"".

John Malkovich/Billy Joel

E4John Malkovich/Billy Joel

67m

Oct 23, 1993

Sketches include ""Anne Murray Sings the National Anthem,"" ""Court TV: The Menendez Brothers Trial,"" ""Ruining It For Everyone,"" ""Theatre Stories,"" and ""James Carville""

Christian Slater/Smashing Pumpkins

E5Christian Slater/Smashing Pumpkins

67m

Oct 30, 1993

Sketches include ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman,"" ""Matt Foley,"" ""Sassy's Sassiest Boys,"" and ""Trent Markham, Lung Doctor"".

Rosie O'Donnell/James Taylor

E6Rosie O'Donnell/James Taylor

67m

Nov 13, 1993

Sketches include ""The Packwood Diaries,"" ""Frank Sinatra Duets,"" ""Daily Affirmation With Stuart Smalley,"" ""Forgetful Waiter,"" ""The Tomboy and the Sissy,"" ""Dick Clark's Receptionist,"" ""Will Work For Food,"" ""Homegirls""

Nicole Kidman/Stone Temple Pilots

E7Nicole Kidman/Stone Temple Pilots

67m

Nov 20, 1993

Sketches include ""Wayne's World,"" ""The Denise Show,"" ""Wednesday and Pugsley,"" ""Philip the Hyper-Hypo,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""Ross Perot,"" and ""Kitchen Arguments"".

Charlton Heston/Paul Westerberg

E8Charlton Heston/Paul Westerberg

67m

Dec 4, 1993

Sketches include ""Studio of the Apes,"" ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman,"" ""The President is Illiterate,"" ""The Ten Commandments,"" and ""Herlihy Boy House-Sitting Service"".

Sally Field/Tony! Toni! Tone!

E9Sally Field/Tony! Toni! Tone!

67m

Dec 11, 1993

Sketches include "Adam Sandler's Santa Song", "Matt Foley", "Praying", and "Headgames".

Jason Patric/Blind Melon

E10Jason Patric/Blind Melon

67m

Jan 8, 1994

Live from New York, it's... Chris Farley! Sketches include "Giuliani's Inauguration," "NFL on Fox," "The Road To Self-Improvement," "Mr. Intense," "Coffee Talk," "The Herlihy Boy Dog Sitting Service," "Where's the Rest of Me?," and "Scary Ski Lift." Blind Melon performed "No Rain" and "Paper Scratcher."

Sara Gilbert/Counting Crows

E11Sara Gilbert/Counting Crows

67m

Jan 15, 1994

Sketches include ""Bobbitt Trial,"" ""HiberNol,"" ""Mistaken Roommate,"" ""Simon,"" ""Gap Girls,"" ""Blossom,"" ""Lunchlady Land,"" ""Disney Vacations,"" ""Rob Schneider's Girlfriend Theater,"" ""20 Questions,"" and ""Rob's Apology.""

Patrick Stewart/Salt-n-Pepa

E12Patrick Stewart/Salt-n-Pepa

67m

Feb 12, 1994

Sketches Include: Michael Jackon can Never Score - Michael Jackson once again tries to score and even with the help of his assistants he cannot. The Scottish Store - This time at the Scottish Store, a Scottish psychiatrist come to settle the owner's anger, and the perfect remedy is getting drunk. Also, a non-Scottish thinker gets beat up again. The Love Boat: The Next Generation - The Love Boat takes it up a notch when it goes galactic. Still, the romance and strife is the same. Erotic Cakes - Customers want quality erotic cakes, but all that's carried is women going to the bathroom. Stand-Up Satan - Satan's jokes and insults are so lame that even his followers start mocking him.

Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger/UB40

E13Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger/UB40

67m2.0

Feb 12, 1994

Live from New York, it's...Alec Baldwin! Sketches include: Alec Baldwin's Goodfellas, Family Feud, Canteen Boy and the Scoutmaster, Phillip The Hyper Hypo, The Romantic Men, Mickey Ross's Pyramid of Pain, The Adventures of Tiny Elvis, and Backstage SNL: Chris Farley Meets Kim Basinger UB40 performs: ""C'est La Vie"" and ""Can't Help Falling In Love""

Martin Lawrence/Crash Test Dummies

E14Martin Lawrence/Crash Test Dummies

67m

Feb 19, 1994

Sketches include ""Jeff Gillooly,"" ""Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley,"" ""Thugs,"" and ""Spare Players for the New Jersey Nets.""

Nancy Kerrigan/Aretha Franklin

E15Nancy Kerrigan/Aretha Franklin

67m

Mar 12, 1994

Sketches include ""Press Confrence,"" ""Crystal Gravy,"" ""Sports Beat,"" ""Disney Gigs,"" and ""Lillehammer '94."" Aretha Franklin performs ""Chain of Fools.""

Helen Hunt/Snoop Doggy Dogg

E16Helen Hunt/Snoop Doggy Dogg

67m

Mar 19, 1994

Sketches include ""Rockers Explain Whitewater,"" ""Total Bastard Airlines,"" ""Sexist Director,"" ""Office Space,"" and ""Rob Schneider's Girlfriend Theater."" Snoop Dogg performed ""Gin & Juice.""

E17Kelsey Grammer/Dwight Yoakam

67m

Apr 9, 1994

Live from New York, it's... Jan Hooks! Sketches include "Hillary Clinton's Investment Tips," "Majestic Caribbean Cruise Line," "Inhibited Dance Party USA," "The Giulianis at Opening Day," "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea," "CBS Sunday Morning," "Something Smells Good in Stinkville" (three parts), "Captain Jim & Pedro at Footlocker," "Captain Jim & Pedro Books," and "I Am A Man." Dwight Yoakam performed "Pocket of a Clown" and "Fast as You."

E18Emilio Estevez/Pearl Jam

67m

Apr 16, 1994

Sketches include "Michael Fay's Canning", "Geek, Dweeb, of Spazz", "The Whitewater Folder", and "The Herlihy Boy."

John Goodman/The Pretenders

E19John Goodman/The Pretenders

67m

May 7, 1994

Sketches include "New York Governors Debate"," "Captain Jim and Pedro"," "NRA's American Sportsman Today", "Real Stories Of The Arkansas Highway Patrol", "Theatre Stories", "Ninja Pep Talk", "Michael Bolton", "Flintstones Names", and "Killer Taxi Drivers."

Heather Locklear/Janet Jackson

E20Heather Locklear/Janet Jackson

67m

May 14, 1994

Sketches include "Coffee Talk", "Eych", "Wayne on Melrose Place", "60 Minutes", and "Phil Hartman in 'So Long, Farewell.'"

Saturday Night Live aired its twentieth season during the 1994–95 television season on NBC. The twentieth season began on September 24, 1994 and ended on May 13, 1995. Much like seasons six and eleven, this season was lambasted by critics for its decline in quality. Season twenty suffered from having sketches based on very thin premises, a high number of which focused on or mentioned O. J. Simpson's 1995 murder trial. Much like the 1980–1981 season and the 1985–1986 season, NBC worried over SNL's decline in quality and initially decided that now would be the best time to pull the plug on the show once and for all. According to the prime time special Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation, Lorne Michaels credits this season as the closest he's ever been to being fired. In the end, the cast member firings and crew turnover resulting from this season represented the biggest involvement into the show's affairs by NBC executives since the 1980–1981 season and the biggest cast overhaul since the 1985–1986 season. This season saw the deaths of two SNL alumni: Danitra Vance and Michael O'Donoghue. The Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M. episode featured a special appearance by Bill Murray, who introduced a clip of "Mr. Mike's Least Favorite Bedtime Stories" in O'Donoghue's memory.

Steve Martin/Eric Clapton

E1Steve Martin/Eric Clapton

67m

Sep 24, 1994

Sketches include ""Clinton Auditions,"" ""The Ron Wood Show,"" ""Baseball Cruise,"" ""Steve Martin's All-Natural Penis Beauty Creme,"" and ""Bad Ad Campaign."" ""Court TV: O.J. Simpson Trial,"" ""Total Bastard Airlines,"" and ""The Better Baby."" Bathroom Monkey Commercial"", ""Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald"", ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey"", ""Leland-Meyers Home Headache Test Commercial"".

Marisa Tomei/Bonnie Raitt

E2Marisa Tomei/Bonnie Raitt

67m

Oct 1, 1994

Sketches include "Bill Clinton," "Court TV: O.J. Simpson Trial," "Adult Education Class," "Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley," and "Monsters of Monologue '94."

John Travolta/Seal

E3John Travolta/Seal

67m

Oct 15, 1994

Sketches include ""Bathroom Monkey,"" ""Coffee Talk With Linda Richman,"" ""Dracula's Not Gay,"" ""Quentin Tarantino's Welcome Back Kotter,"" ""Women's Self-Defense,"" ""Larry King Live,"" ""Small Office,"" ""Deaf Drug Dealer""

Dana Carvey/Edie Brickell

E4Dana Carvey/Edie Brickell

67m

Oct 22, 1994

Sketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Virtual Reality Books,"" ""Johnny Carson,"" ""Ross Perot,"" ""Pepper Boy,"" ""Nobel Prize Awards,"" ""Work Excuses,"" ""Office Space""

Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M.

E5Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M.

67m

Nov 12, 1994

Sketches include ""Concession Speech,"" ""Good Morning Brooklyn,"" ""Nice and Naughty Guitarists,"" ""Confucius,"" ""The Casting Couch,"" ""The Munchkins,"" and ""Tribute to Michael O'Donoghue"".

John Turturro/Tom Petty

E6John Turturro/Tom Petty

67m

Nov 17, 1994

Sketches include ""It's a Wonderful Newt,"" ""Christopher Walken's Celebrity Psychic Friends Network,"" ""Phone Hang-Ups,"" ""Taxi Driver: The Musical,"" ""Stop That,"" ""The Movie Club""

Roseanne/Green Day

E7Roseanne/Green Day

67m

Dec 3, 1994

Sketches include ""Jesse Helms,"" ""Roseanne Goes to Therapy,"" ""USAir,"" ""Rescue 911,"" ""Civil War Memories,"" and ""Yogurt Store.""

Alec Baldwin/Beastie Boys

E8Alec Baldwin/Beastie Boys

67m

Dec 10, 1994

Sketches include ""Joycelyn Elders,"" ""Japanese Game Show,"" ""Los Angeles Breast and Penis,"" ""Celebrity Memorial Auction,"" and ""Family Auto Trip.""

George Foreman/Hole

E9George Foreman/Hole

67m

Dec 17, 1994

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Time Boxer,"" ""Looking Good,"" ""Matt Foley,"" ""Uncle Joe,"" ""The Incredible Hulk,"" ""Chris Elliot's Bedtime Story,"" ""Jackie Stallone's Psychic Circle""

Jeff Daniels/Luscious Jackson

E10Jeff Daniels/Luscious Jackson

67m

Jan 14, 1995

Sketches include ""Newt Gingrich,"" ""Connie Chung and Newt Gingrich's Mom,"" ""Martin Luther King Day,"" ""Mystery Dinner Theatre,"" ""Eterna-Rest,"" ""Film Beat,"" ""Entertainment Tonight""

David Hyde Pierce/Live

E11David Hyde Pierce/Live

67m

Jan 21, 1995

Sketches include "O.J. Simpson", "Rock Poetry Class", "Tales of Little Women", "Scottish Soccer Hooligan Weekly", "Robot Spy Onboard", "Nervous Habits", "Jersey Kids Meet the Foreigner", "Perspectives", "Claire Tries Internet Sex", and "Movie News".

Bob Newhart/Des'ree

E12Bob Newhart/Des'ree

67m

Feb 11, 1995

Sketches include ""C-SPAN: Colin Ferguson,"" ""Ricki Lake,"" ""Book Buzz,"" ""Baywatch,"" ""Poster Worker Evaluation,"" ""Hi Bob,"" and ""Sports Beat."" Des'ree performed ""You Gotta Be"" and ""Feels So High.""

Deion Sanders/Bon Jovi

E13Deion Sanders/Bon Jovi

67m

Feb 18, 1995

Sketches include: ""O.J. Simpson Tour,"" ""The 1995 ESPY Awards,"" ""Rappers With Simple Lyrics,"" ""Perspectives,"" ""Deep Thoughts By Jack Handey,"" and ""Sick Boy""

George Clooney/The Cranberries

E14George Clooney/The Cranberries

67m

Feb 25, 1995

Sketches include ""Black History Month,"" ""Mandy the Whale,"" ""Tales of Fraud and Malfeasance in Railroad Hiring Practices,"" ""Taxicab Confessions,"" and ""Zagat's"".

Paul Reiser/Annie Lennox

E15Paul Reiser/Annie Lennox

67m

Mar 18, 1995

Sketches include ""Newt Gingrich's Sister,"" ""Where's Superman?,"" ""Mad About You Aliens,"" ""Sparklebrite Toothpaste,"" and ""One Brother Cafe.""

John Goodman/Tragically Hip

E16John Goodman/Tragically Hip

67m

Mar 25, 1995

Live from New York, it's…Dan Aykroyd! Sketches include ""This Week With David Brinkley,"" ""Superfans Return,"" ""The Late Late Show With Tom Snyder,"" ""Dog Park,"" ""Howard Stern,"" ""Self-Deluded Losers,"" ""Unsolved Mysteries,"" ""Coal Miners,"" and ""Penis-Measuring Device.""

Damon Wayans/Dionne Farris

E17Damon Wayans/Dionne Farris

67m

Apr 8, 1995

Sketches include: ""Judge Ito,"" ""Men on Film,"" ""Spit Valves,"" ""Black Names,"" ""Christopher Walken for Skittles"", and ""Court TV: The O.J. Trial.""

Courteney Cox/Dave Matthews Band

E18Courteney Cox/Dave Matthews Band

67m

Apr 15, 1995

Sketches include ""Matt Foley,"" ""Good Morning Brooklyn,"" ""Gapardy,"" ""Melanie Babysits,"" ""Charles Manson,"" ""Truth vs. Jokes,"" ""Replacement Baseball,"" ""His Muse Friday,"" ""Obnoxious Co-worker""

Bob Saget/TLC

E19Bob Saget/TLC

67m

May 6, 1995

Sketches include ""Tony Vallencourt,"" ""Fast,"" ""America's Funniest Hate Videos,"" ""Fashion Designer,"" ""Where In the World is San Diego, California?"", ""Boyz II Men,"" ""Karl's,"" ""Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey,"" ""Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley,"" ""Pacemaker""

David Duchovny/Rod Stewart

E20David Duchovny/Rod Stewart

67m

May 13, 1995

Live from New York, for the last time, it's…Michael McKean! Sketches include ""Beastman of Studio 8H,"" You Think You're Better Than Me?, Zagat's, ""New England General Store,"" Ricki Lake, ""Rock and Roll Realtor,"" and ""Polar Bears.""

The twenty-first season began September 30, 1995 and ended on May 18, 1996. 20 episodes were produced. SNL once again dodged cancellation from season twenty's low ratings and scathing reviews about the show's decline in quality. Only five cast members: Norm Macdonald, Mark McKinney, Tim Meadows, Molly Shannon and David Spade returned to the show from the previous season. This would be the final season for David Spade. Spade had agreed to stay only for a year so that he could be a bridge between the old and new casts. Newcomers David Koechner and Nancy Walls were also let go after this season.

Mariel Hemingway/Blues Traveler

E1Mariel Hemingway/Blues Traveler

67m

Sep 30, 1995

Sketches include: ""OJ Today,"" ""Leg Up,"" ""The Taylors,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Long Phone Call,"" ""Nightline,"" ""Biography"".

Chevy Chase/Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories

E2Chevy Chase/Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories

67m

Oct 7, 1995

Sketches include: ""NFL on NBC,"" ""The Mark Fuhrman Show,"" ""Althea,"" ""Lobotol,"" ""The Blame Game,"" ""Jim Breuer and Braveheart,"" ""Spade in America,"" and ""Fuzzy Memories"".

David Schwimmer/Natalie Merchant

E3David Schwimmer/Natalie Merchant

67m

Oct 21, 1995

Sketches include ""Darius Rucker,"" ""Kids vs. Grownups,"" ""Rita Delvecchio,"" ""Fuzzy Memories,"" ""The Elevator,"" ""Secrets,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Slim Shannon,"" and ""Triumph Performers"".

Gabriel Byrne/Alanis Morissette

E4Gabriel Byrne/Alanis Morissette

67m

Oct 28, 1995

Sketches include: ""Halloween in New Hampshire,"" ""Grayson-Moorhead,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Cooking With Keith,"" ""Marshall Power Tools,"" ""Spade in America at the 1995 World Series,"" Fuzzy Memories, and ""Firing a Prison Guard.""

Quentin Tarantino/Smashing Pumpkins

E5Quentin Tarantino/Smashing Pumpkins

67m

Nov 11, 1995

Sketches include: ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Old Glory Insurance,"" ""Clara Turley's Bible Challenge,"" ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Bug Off,"" ""Directors on Directing,"" and ""All Aboard"".

Laura Leighton/Rancid

E6Laura Leighton/Rancid

67m

Nov 18, 1995

Sketches include ""Air Force One,"" ""Psychic Reading,"" ""Midgets,"" and ""Spade in America.""

Anthony Edwards/Foo Fighters

E7Anthony Edwards/Foo Fighters

67m

Dec 2, 1995

Sketches include ""Inside Politics,"" ""Grimaldi's,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" ""Nightline,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""G-Dog Does the Nasty,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Turning Point,"" and ""Hulk Hogan Talk Show"".

David Alan Grier/Silverchair

E8David Alan Grier/Silverchair

67m

Dec 9, 1995

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""Rocky Roads,"" ""The Today Show,"" ""Three Wise Men,"" ""Wake Up and Smile,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Black People,"" and ""Perspectives"".

Madeline Kahn/Bush

E9Madeline Kahn/Bush

67m

Dec 16, 1995

Sketches include ""Bosnian Goodwill Tour,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""John-John Mackie,"" ""Giant Bird,"" ""Leg Up,"" ""Lucien and Fagin,"" ""Spade in America,"" and ""Wedding Vows"".

Christopher Walken/Joan Osborne

E10Christopher Walken/Joan Osborne

67m

Jan 13, 1996

Live from New York, it's...Rudolph Giuliani Sketches include: ""Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki Apologize For SNL's Low Quality,"" ""Rita Delvecchio,"" ""Spade In America,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Fuzzy Memories,"" ""T-Bone The Executioner,"" ""Connie Stinston"", and ""Mary Katherine Gallagher's Dancing Fantasy"". Joan Osborne performs: ""One of Us""

Alec Baldwin/Tori Amos

E11Alec Baldwin/Tori Amos

67m

Jan 20, 1996

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Navy Guys,"" ""Talking About Bill Brasky,"" and ""Accidentally Shot by Hunters.""

Danny Aiello/Coolio

E12Danny Aiello/Coolio

67m

Feb 10, 1996

Sketches include ""Inside Politics,"" ""Spaghetti Sauce,"" ""The Kevin Franklin Show,"" ""Time Life's Valentine's Day Arguments,"" ""Althea,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Hi-C and Turkey,"" ""Martha Stewart Living,"" and ""Fuzzy Memories"".

Tom Arnold/Tupac Shakur

E13Tom Arnold/Tupac Shakur

67m

Feb 17, 1996

Sketches include ""Presidential Candidates,"" ""The Life We Lead/Channel 7 Action News,"" ""Ranger Ron and his Tree Slice,"" ""St. Gabriel's Annual Bake Sale,"" ""A Criminal and his Grandmother,"" and ""Drunk Surgeon.""

Elle MacPherson/Sting

E14Elle MacPherson/Sting

67m

Feb 24, 1996

Sketches include ""Presidential Candidates,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Winston Graff,"" ""Stan Hooper,"" ""Dinner at Oliver's,"" and ""Australian Phone Sex.""

John Goodman/Everclear

E15John Goodman/Everclear

67m

Mar 16, 1996

Sketches include ""Suel Forrester,"" ""The Real World,"" ""Steve Forbes,"" and ""The Joe Pesci Show.""

Phil Hartman/Gin Blossoms

E16Phil Hartman/Gin Blossoms

67m

Mar 23, 1996

Sketches include ""Leg Up,"" ""Acting Class,"" ""Fuzzy Memories,"" ""Bug-Off,"" ""Unfrozen Cave Man Lawyer,"" ""Petchow Rat Poison,"" ""Hollywood Minute With David Spade"".

Steve Forbes/Rage Against the Machine

E17Steve Forbes/Rage Against the Machine

67m

Apr 13, 1996

Sketches include ""Class Reunion,"" ""Nightline,"" ""House Workers,"" ""Entering Penn State,"" ""Seattle Today,"" ""Greyson-Moore,"" ""Gibberish Sergeant,"" ""Fuzzy Memories,"" ""Steve Forbes and the Flies""

Teri Hatcher/Dave Matthews Band

E18Teri Hatcher/Dave Matthews Band

67m

Apr 20, 1996

Sketches include ""Kazinsky and his Lawyers,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""The Princess and the Homeboy,"" ""Romantic Music,"" and ""St. Gabriel's Women's Charity for the Needy.""

Christine Baranski/The Cure

E19Christine Baranski/The Cure

67m

May 11, 1996

Sketches include ""Bob Dole Press Conference,"" ""AM Ale,"" ""The Courtney Love Show,"" ""Get Off The Shed!,"" ""20 Years and One Week,"" ""Terminally Ill Amateur Singer,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""Rolf,"" ""Goat Boy,"" ""Personality Alteration,"" ""Lansing Phone Sex,"" ""Fuzzy Memories"".

Jim Carrey/Soundgarden

E20Jim Carrey/Soundgarden

67m

May 18, 1996

Sketches include: ""Nightline,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Overprotective Lifeguard,"" ""I'll See You In Hell,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" and ""Jimmy Tango's Fat Busters"".

The twenty-second season began on September 28, 1996 and ended on May 17, 1997 with 20 episodes in all. Many changes happened before the start of the season. David Koechner and Nancy Walls were both let go after one season with the show. David Spade left the show on his own terms. This season is also notable for the people who hosted. Seven of the twenty hosts were former cast members. They included Dana Carvey, Robert Downey, Jr., Phil Hartman, Chris Rock and Martin Short. Chevy Chase and Mike Myers would host later in the season. This would mark Chase's final time hosting before getting banned.

Tom Hanks/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

E1Tom Hanks/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

67m

Sep 28, 1996

Sketches include ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Goat Boy,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" and ""Classic Sing-along with the Drunken Asses.""

Lisa Kudrow/Sheryl Crow

E2Lisa Kudrow/Sheryl Crow

67m

Oct 5, 1996

Sketches include ""Bob Dole,"" ""Suel Forrester,"" Single and Loving It,"" ""The Randolph Hotel,"" ""Women's Poetry Night,"" and ""Gene the Ex-Convict.""

Bill Pullman/New Edition

E3Bill Pullman/New Edition

67m

Oct 19, 1996

Sketches include ""Alien Presidential Debate,"" ""AT&T Clerks,"" ""The Rules Show,"" ""John W. Hayward,"" and ""Women's Kickboxing.""

Dana Carvey/Dr. Dre

E4Dana Carvey/Dr. Dre

67m

Oct 26, 1996

Sketches include ""Russell and Tate: Attorneys at Law,"" ""Larry King Live,"" ""Tom Brokaw,"" ""Johnny Carson and Phil Donahue,"" ""Church Chat,"" and ""Goat Boy.""

Chris Rock/The Wallflowers

E5Chris Rock/The Wallflowers

67m

Nov 2, 1996

Sketches include ""Bob Dole and George Bush,"" ""Charles Grodin,"" ""The Dark Side with Nat X,"" and ""The Culps.""

Robert Downey Jr./Fiona Apple

E6Robert Downey Jr./Fiona Apple

67m

Nov 16, 1996

Sketches include ""Bob Dole,"" ""Spartan Cheeleaders,"" ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Don King's Press Conference,"" ""Mr. Music,"" ""Musical Cobras and Panthers,"" ""The Delicious Dish,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Streets of L.A.,"" and ""Shopping at Home Network.""

Phil Hartman/Bush

E7Phil Hartman/Bush

67m

Nov 23, 1996

Sketches include ""The O.J. Trial,"" ""Thanksgiving Song Auditions,"" ""Acting Class,"" ""World War II,"" and ""The Joe Pesci Show.""

E8Martin Short/No Doubt

67m

Dec 7, 1996

Live from New York, it's...Tim Meadows Sketches include ""O.J. Simpson,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Ed Grimley Goes To Heaven,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Barbara Walters Interviews Jackie Rogers, Jr.,"" ""The Gantner Family Workout,"" ""The Tinseltown Tattler,"" ""Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas,"" and ""Happy Holiday Tales.""

Rosie O'Donnell/Whitney Houston

E9Rosie O'Donnell/Whitney Houston

67m

Dec 14, 1996

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton and Bob Dole,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Goat Boy,"" ""Rita Delvecchio,"" and ""The Local News with Joe Blow.""

E10Kevin Spacey/Beck

67m

Jan 11, 1997

Sketches include ""New Television Rating System,"" ""The Late Show with David Letterman,"" ""Marijuana Doctor,"" ""Star Wars 20th Anniversary,"" ""Janet Reno's Dance Party,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" ""Pet Shop,"" and ""The Atteburys.""

E11David Alan Grier/Snoop Doggy Dogg

67m

Jan 18, 1997

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton Police Line-Up,"" ""Maya Angelou Commercials,"" ""Waiting to Exhale Viewers,"" ""Both Sides with Jesse Jackson,"" ""Wong & Owens,"" and ""Bill Gates and Bill Clinton.""

Neve Campbell/David Bowie

E12Neve Campbell/David Bowie

67m

Feb 8, 1997

Sketches include ""O.J Simpson,"" ""Jackpot,"" ""The Delicious Dish,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Rolf,"" and ""Adventures of the White Trash Disaster Trailer.""

E13Chevy Chase/Live

67m

Feb 15, 1997

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""Bill Clinton,"" ""O.J Simpson,"" ""Goat Boy,"" ""Chopper Four.""

Alec Baldwin/Tina Turner

E14Alec Baldwin/Tina Turner

67m

Feb 22, 1997

Sketches include ""The Late Show with David Letterman,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""The Quiet Storm,"" ""The Gossip Show,"" ""Phone Sex Operators,"" ""Yard Sale,"" ""Wong and Owens,"" and ""Bill Brasky.""

Sting/Veruca Salt

E15Sting/Veruca Salt

67m

Mar 15, 1997

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Evita,"" ""The Nude Crusade,"" ""Rolf,"" ""The Atteburys,"" ""Kyle DeMarco,"" and ""Race and Racism.""

Mike Myers/Aerosmith

E16Mike Myers/Aerosmith

67m

Mar 22, 1997

Sketches include ""Coffee Talk with Linda Richman,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Prime Minister's Questions,"" ""Scottish Soccer Hooligan Weekly,"" and ""Barbara Walters Oscar Special.""

Rob Lowe/Spice Girls

E17Rob Lowe/Spice Girls

67m

Apr 12, 1997

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""Perspectives,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" ""Goth Talk,"" ""Food, Sex, or Cars?"" and ""La Politica Non Correcto con Ramon Diaz Rojo.""

Pamela Lee/Rollins Band

E18Pamela Lee/Rollins Band

67m

Apr 19, 1997

Sketches include ""Janet Reno,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""A&E Biography: Tiger Woods,"" ""Goat Boy,"" and ""Roxbury Guys.""

John Goodman/Jewel

E19John Goodman/Jewel

67m

May 10, 1997

Sketches include ""Oprah,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Suel Forrester,"" ""Eddie Murphy,"" ""The Delicious Dish,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Collette Reardon,"" and ""Bill Brasky.""

Jeff Goldblum/En Vogue

E20Jeff Goldblum/En Vogue

67m

May 17, 1997

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Space, the Infinite Frontier,"" ""Kennedy Kapers,"" ""Larry King,"" ""Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp.""

The twenty-third season started September 27, 1997 and ended on May 9, 1998, with 20 episodes being produced. A few changes happened before the start of the season; Colin Quinn was promoted to repertory status and Mark McKinney left the show while Fred Wolf left in the start of the twenty-second season. This season was also notable for not having any featured players or any new cast members. This season was also the only season to have an opening sequence that didn't show any shots of New York City, being replaced by a 1950's-inspired design.

Sylvester Stallone/Jamiroquai

E1Sylvester Stallone/Jamiroquai

67m

Sep 27, 1997

Sketches include ""Oprah's Book Club,"" ""Rita Delvechio,"" ""Car Accident with Sylvester Stallone,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Janet Reno,"" ""Computer Store,"" ""Planet Hollywood,"" and ""Lou's Lovely Daughters.""

Matthew Perry/Oasis

E2Matthew Perry/Oasis

67m

Oct 4, 1997

Sketches include ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Sarcasm 101,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Space the Infinite Frontier with Harry Caray,"" ""Goat Boy,"" ""Friends,"" and ""Good Morning with Liza.""

Brendan Fraser/Bjork

E3Brendan Fraser/Bjork

67m

Oct 18, 1997

Sketches include ""Janet Reno,"" ""Xena: Warrior Princess,"" ""Issues,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Crazy Lady Gets Prescription Filled,"" and ""Mango.""

Chris Farley/The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

E4Chris Farley/The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

67m

Oct 25, 1997

Sketches include ""Farley Gets Permission to Host,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Matt Foley: Motivational Speaker,"" ""Goth Talk,"" ""The Sally Show,"" ""Monday Night Football Song,"" ""Superfans,"" and ""El Niño.""

Jon Lovitz/Jane's Addiction

E5Jon Lovitz/Jane's Addiction

67m

Nov 8, 1997

Sketches include ""Rival Billionaires,"" ""Fred the Baker,"" ""Larry King's Wedding,"" ""Win a Year with Jewel,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""The Late Show with David Letterman,"" and ""The Robin Byrd Show,"" and ""Save Our Nanny."" Jane's Addiction performs ""Jane Says.""

Claire Danes/Mariah Carey

E6Claire Danes/Mariah Carey

67m

Nov 15, 1997

Sketches include ""Bill and Hillary Clinton,"" ""Barry Scheck's Apartment,"" ""The View,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Peter Pan,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" ""CEO Dreamboats Magazine,"" and ""The Louvre.""

Rudy Giuliani/Sarah McLachlan

E7Rudy Giuliani/Sarah McLachlan

67m

Nov 22, 1997

Sketches include ""Rudy Giuliani and Colin Quinn,"" ""Nightline with Saddam Hussein,"" ""Rita Delvechio,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" ""Friggin' Giuliani,"" ""Janet Reno's Dance Party,"" ""Colin Quinn Explains the New York Times,"" and ""Perspectives.""

Nathan Lane/Metallica

E8Nathan Lane/Metallica

67m

Dec 6, 1997

Sketches include ""Well Babies Tragedy,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""The Quiet Storm,"" ""Sister Wendy Beckett's Art Odyssey,"" ""The History of Vaudeville,"" ""Vance and Miss Milo,"" and ""Santa Claus the Ex-Convict.""

Helen Hunt/Hanson

E9Helen Hunt/Hanson

67m

Dec 19, 1997

Sketches include ""The Culps,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Baseball Wish,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Joan Rivers,"" ""Burt Renolds Christmas,"" ""ChristmaSoft with Bill Gates,"" and ""Hanson in an Elevator.""

E10Samuel L. Jackson/Ben Folds Five

67m

Jan 10, 1998

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: The Clinton Movie, Lemon Glow, Publisher's Clearing House Go To The Ghetto, Quentin Tarantino's ""Pulp Fiction"" Auditions, Jazzterpieces, Judge Judy, TV Funhouse: George Clooney's ""Speed Racer"", Black People on the Titanic, Mango and Monroe, The Weston Collection, The Learning Annex, and The Playboy Channel Ben Folds Five performs: ""Brick""

Sarah Michelle Gellar/Portishead

E11Sarah Michelle Gellar/Portishead

67m

Jan 17, 1998

Sketches include ""Ted Kazinsky,"" ""The View,"" ""John Gray's Inspirational Tapes,"" ""Dysfunctional Family Argues Over Dinner,"" ""CBS World of Sports,"" ""Goth Talk,"" ""The Robin Byrd Show,"" and ""The Tiger Beat Ultra Super Duper Dreamy Love Show.""

John Goodman/Paula Cole

E12John Goodman/Paula Cole

67m

Feb 7, 1998

Sketches include ""Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""The Ten Commandments with Bill Clinton,"" ""CBS Olympics,"" ""Emeril Live,"" ""Judge Judy,"" ""Martha Stewart,"" ""Sabado Chistoso,"" ""When Cobras Attack,"" and ""Storytellers with Neil Diamond.""

Roma Downey/Missy Elliot

E13Roma Downey/Missy Elliot

67m

Feb 14, 1998

Sketches include ""Nightline,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Press Conference with Catherine II,"" ""Martha Stewart Living,"" ""CBS Olympics,"" ""Riding My Donkey: Political Talk Show,"" ""Fran,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" and ""Lou's Lovely Daughters.""

Garth Brooks

E14Garth Brooks

67m

Feb 28, 1998

Sketches include ""Larry King Live,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""The Celine Dion Show,"" ""Party of Five,"" ""Re-Enactment Awards,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Issues,"" and ""College Singers.""

Scott Wolf/Natalie Imbruglia

E15Scott Wolf/Natalie Imbruglia

67m

Mar 7, 1998

Sketches include ""Titanic,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Barbara Walters,"" ""TV Funhouse: Conspiracy Theory Rock"", ""Pretty Living,"" ""Terrence Maddox in Art Class,"" ""Liza,"" and ""Shirtless Bible Salesman."" The NBC and syndicated reruns of this episode do not have the TV Funhouse: Conspiracy Theory Rock cartoon.

Julianne Moore/Backstreet Boys

E16Julianne Moore/Backstreet Boys

67m

Mar 14, 1998

Sketches include ""Viewers Choose Clinton Coverage,"" ""Alice in Wonderland,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Goth Talk,"" ""Stuff We Made,"" ""Judge Judy,"" ""Job Interviews,"" and ""I Took a Gay Guy to the Prom.""

Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind

E17Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind

67m

Apr 4, 1998

Sketches include ""Martha Stewart,"" ""Name That Dog!,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Restaurant,"" ""House of Dogs,"" ""Nightline,"" ""Pirate Ship,"" and ""The Robin Byrd Show.""

Greg Kinnear/All Saints

E18Greg Kinnear/All Saints

67m

Apr 11, 1998

Sketches include ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""The View,"" ""The Zimmermans,"" ""Pretty Living,"" ""The Celine Dion Show,"" ""Prime Minister's Questions,"" ""Limousine Rides,"" and ""Comic Minds.""

Matthew Broderick/Natalie Merchant

E19Matthew Broderick/Natalie Merchant

67m

May 2, 1998

Sketches include ""Janet Reno,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Mango,"" ""Oprah Meets Goat Boy,"" and ""To the Moon and Back.""

David Duchovny/Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page

E20David Duchovny/Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page

67m

May 9, 1998

Sketches include ""Janet Reno,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Mango,"" ""Oprah Meets Goat Boy,"" and ""To the Moon and Back.""

The twenty-fourth season started on September 26, 1998 and ended on May 15, 1999 with 19 episodes in all. Before the start of the season Jim Breuer left the show. Norm Macdonald left the show halfway through the previous season after being taken off Weekend Update. After two years, Saturday Night Live hired new cast members. They included stand-up comic Jimmy Fallon, Chris Parnell of The Groundlings in Los Angeles and Horatio Sanz of Second City in Chicago.

Cameron Diaz/Smashing Pumpkins

E1Cameron Diaz/Smashing Pumpkins

67m

Sep 26, 1998

Live from New York, it's...Tim Meadows Sketches include ""Oprah 2002: Clinton Scandal Reunion,"" ""MasterCard"", ""Oops! I Crapped My Pants"", ""SNL: The Best of the First 20 Minutes"", ""The View,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""TV Funhouse: Clinton Scandal Outtakes"", ""Gap I: Bill Clinton"", ""Gap II: Hillary Clinton"", ""Gap III: Kenneth Starr"", ""The New Hollywood Squares,"" ""Roxbury Guys Meets The Fenstruk Brothers,"" ""Bad Witch's Brew,"" ""Maakies: The Suicidal Crow"", ""A Message From The Spice Girls"", and ""Jingleheimer Junction."" Smashing Pumpkins perform: ""Perfect""

Kelsey Grammer/Sheryl Crow

E2Kelsey Grammer/Sheryl Crow

67m

Oct 3, 1998

Live from New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Bedtime At The White House,"" ""KCF Shredders"", ""Maakies: The Mermaid Rat"", ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Big Bernard and His Father,"" ""Thinking About Burriots,"" ""Mr. Peepers In London,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Hello Dolly,"" ""The Best of Horatio Sanz/The Best of Dan Aykroyd"", ""Baywatch Director"", ""Terry Fergusen Campaign Commercial"" and ""ESPN2 Lumberjack Coverage."" Sheryl Crow performs: My Favorite Mistake

Lucy Lawless/Elliott Smith

E3Lucy Lawless/Elliott Smith

67m

Oct 17, 1998

Sketches include ""Republicans Plan for the Future,"" ""Judge Judy,"" ""History of Presidential Scandals,"" ""The White House,"" ""Stevie Nicks,"" ""Antonia Banderas,"" ""A&E Biography: Sean ""Puffy"" Combs,"" ""Terrance Maddox,"" ""Goth Talk,"" and ""The Culps.""

Ben Stiller/Alanis Morissette

E4Ben Stiller/Alanis Morissette

67m

Oct 24, 1998

Live from New York, it's...Ben Stiller (falling off the roof of 30 Rock) Sketches include: Lorne Michaels Fights Ben Stiller, Celebrity Jeopardy, Pretty Living, TV Funhouse: Hete-Roy, The Zimmermans' Halloween Party, Real Stories of the Highway Patrol, Still Living With His Parents, Steve Wynn's Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and Cointreau/Mason Alanis Morrissette performs: Thank U and Baba

David Spade/Eagle-Eye Cherry

E5David Spade/Eagle-Eye Cherry

67m

Nov 7, 1998

Sketches include ""David Spade In Therapy,"" ""The Mercury Mistress"", ""Accruing Equity and Making Hot Sweet Love"", ""Monica Lewinsky's Interview Auditions,"" ""The Sergeant,"" ""Mango,"" ""Happy Birthday Grandma,"" ""Felicity,"" ""Talk Radio with Dr. Laura Schlesinger,"" and ""Bachelor Party Rules"". Eagle Eye Cherry performs: ""Save Tonight""

Joan Allen/Jewel

E6Joan Allen/Jewel

67m

Nov 14, 1998

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich,"" ""VH1 Spirituality Awards,"" ""Suel,"" ""Space the Infinite Frontier with Harry Caray,"" ""Learning with Jennifer Tilly,"" ""New York is Great,"" and ""Tarmac Talk.""

Jennifer Love Hewitt/Beastie Boys

E7Jennifer Love Hewitt/Beastie Boys

67m

Nov 21, 1998

Sketches include ""Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Celine Dion,"" ""Antonio Banderas,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Let's Make it Happen,"" and ""Saddam Hussein.""

Vince Vaughn/Lauryn Hill

E8Vince Vaughn/Lauryn Hill

67m

Dec 5, 1998

Sketches include ""House Judiciaries Oral Sexperts,"" ""Dog Show,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" ""What Marriage is Like to Guys,"" ""John Lennon and Jerry Garcia Memorials,"" ""Exxon and Mobil Mergers,"" ""Norman Bates and His Mother,"" ""Pimp Chat,"" and ""Delco Cat Toys.""

Alec Baldwin/Luciano Pavarotti & Vanessa Williams

E9Alec Baldwin/Luciano Pavarotti & Vanessa Williams

67m

Dec 12, 1998

Sketches include ""A Message From The President,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Six-Year-Old Cassidy,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Bill Clinton's Impeachment Hearings,"" ""10-10-1776-5-28-1830-242-3-316-68-22"", ""TV Funhouse: The Harlem Globetrotters"", and ""Talkin' About Bill Brasky.""

Bill Paxton/Beck

E10Bill Paxton/Beck

67m

Jan 9, 1999

Sketches include ""Gingrich and Livingston,"" ""The View,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Titanic Lost Ending,"" ""Fat Albert,"" ""NewsForce,"" ""Postal Services,"" ""Fantastic Voyage,"" and ""Extreme Hunting.""

James Van Der Beek/Everlast

E11James Van Der Beek/Everlast

67m

Jan 16, 1999

Sketches include ""Clinton and Flynt,"" ""Spelling Bee Finals,"" ""7 Degrees Celsius,"" ""Dog Show,"" ""Harry Connick Jr.,"" ""The War Abroad and at Home,"" ""Frankenstein,"" and ""Maria and Anthony.""

Gwyneth Paltrow/Barenaked Ladies

E12Gwyneth Paltrow/Barenaked Ladies

67m

Feb 6, 1999

Live From New York, it's Gloating Time (by Darrell Hammond) Sketches include ""A Message From Bill Clinton,"" ""E!'s Impeachment Coverage,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher Joins The Black Angels,"" ""Mindy and Skye At A Hippie Bar,"" ""Healey Family Voices,"" ""TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents"", ""Behind The Music: Joan Jett,"" ""Behind The Music: John Oates"", ""Judge Rehnquist vs. the Partisan Issues"", ""A&E Biography"", ""Staten Island Nurses"", ""Behind The Music: Colin Hay"", and ""NBC Nightly News: Hardcore Rock."" Barenaked Ladies perform ""It's All Been Done""

Brendan Fraser/Busta Rhymes

E13Brendan Fraser/Busta Rhymes

67m

Feb 13, 1999

Sketches include ""Linda Tripp Interview,"" ""Judge Judy,"" ""Bioflex"", ""Turn On The Ozzie,"" ""TV Funhouse: Jewel's Poetry"", ""The Zimmermans,"" ""You're A Champion, Charlie Brown,"" ""The Food Network: Two Fat Ladies,"" and ""Male Prostitute Meets Carrie, The Old Navy Lady."" Busta Rhymes (with special guest, The Roots) performs: ""Gimmie Some More"" and ""Tear The Roof Off""

Bill Murray/Lucinda Williams

E14Bill Murray/Lucinda Williams

67m

Feb 20, 1999

Live From New York, it's...The Ladies' Man Sketches include ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""The Yahtzee Party,"" ""Swill"" (rerun from season three), ""Male Knicks' City Dancers,"" ""The Quotable Caddyshack,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""His Parents Were Eaten By Bears,"" ""The Third Eye Bookstore,"" and ""Steve Baxter, Hollywood Gynecologist."" Lucinda Williams performs: ""Can't Let Go"" and ""Too Cool To Be Forgotten""

Ray Romano/The Corrs

E15Ray Romano/The Corrs

67m

Mar 13, 1999

Sketches include ""Barbara Walters,"" ""ESPN SportsCenter,"" ""Robert Benigni,"" ""Pimp Chat,"" ""Suel Forrester,"" ""Crying Office Guys,"" and ""Quit Judging My Dreams.""

Drew Barrymore/Garbage

E16Drew Barrymore/Garbage

67m

Mar 20, 1999

Sketches include ""E! Oscar Pre-Show,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Banana Republic,"" ""Antonio Banderas,"" ""Dog Show,"" and ""Terence Maddox.""

E17John Goodman/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

67m

Apr 10, 1999

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Arthur Dugan"" ""Shaun Mondavi Vineyards,"" ""Bobby Wraps it Up,"" ""Hello Dolly,"" ""Santa Clause,"" ""Happy Smile Patrol,"" and ""The Roadside Brothel.""

E18Cuba Gooding Jr./Ricky Martin

67m

May 8, 1999

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""NBC Miniseries,"" ""Pretty Living,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" and ""Mango.""

E19Sarah Michelle Gellar/Backstreet Boys

67m1.0

May 15, 1999

Live From New York, it's...Will Ferrell (in a bald cap) and Ana Gasteyer Sketches include ""The Culps At A Graduation Ceremony,"" ""The Tiger Beat Ultra Super Dreamy Love Show,"" ""The Zimmermans' Summer Cabin,"" ""Get On The Bag!,"" ""TV Funhouse: The Ginsburg Gang"", ""MTV's Shame Attack,"" ""Channel 5's Sunday Matinee: Dusty's Love,"" ""Nickelodeon Press Conference,"" ""Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine"", and ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet."" Backstreet Boys perform: ""I Want It That Way"" and ""All I Have To Give""

The 25th season started on September 25, 1999 and ended on May 20, 2000 with 20 regular episodes plus a 25th Anniversary Special. The special looked back at the series' highlights during its first quarter-century. The entire cast from last season returned for another year. Jimmy Fallon, Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz were all promoted to repertory status, with the cast otherwise unchanged at the start of the season. As the season progressed, the show added two new cast members. Rachel Dratch, recruited from Chicago's The Second City, where she was head writer Tina Fey's comedy partner, joined the show in the episode hosted by Norm Macdonald. Towards the end of the season, Maya Rudolph of The Groundlings joined the show, starting with the episode hosted by John Goodman.

Jerry Seinfeld/David Bowie

E1Jerry Seinfeld/David Bowie

67m

Oct 2, 1999

Sketches include ""Ross Perot,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Action 8 News Watch,"" ""Oz,"" and ""Alive or Dead?""

Heather Graham/Marc Anthony

E2Heather Graham/Marc Anthony

67m

Oct 16, 1999

Sketches include ""Al Gore and George W. Bush,"" ""The Zimmermans,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Hans and Franz,"" ""VH1 Net Aid,"" ""Dog Show, and ""Blair Witch Parody.""

Norm MacDonald/Dr. Dre

E3Norm MacDonald/Dr. Dre

67m

Oct 23, 1999

Sketches include ""Rudy Giuliani,"" ""Martha Stewart Living,"" ""Yankees History,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""NBC Crosstalk,"" ""Larry King,"" ""Michael Jaxon,"" and ""Inside the Actor's Studio.""

Dylan McDermott/Foo Fighters

E4Dylan McDermott/Foo Fighters

67m

Nov 6, 1999

Sketches include ""The Practice,"" ""The Jim Gray Show,"" ""Early Show,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,"" ""Mango,"" ""Colette Reardon,"" ""State Lotto Drawing,"" and ""Disbelieving Mom.""

Garth Brooks

E5Garth Brooks

67m

Nov 13, 1999

Sketches include ""Gun Convention,"" ""James Bond,"" ""Hickory Farms Audio Visual Project,"" ""Tracy Morgan and Garth Brooks,"" ""Warner Lambert/America Home Products Merger,"" ""Express Flowers,"" ""Mango,"" ""Devil Can't Wrte No Love Songs,"" ""Simma Da Na,"" and ""WXLU News.""

Jennifer Aniston/Sting

E6Jennifer Aniston/Sting

67m8.0

Nov 20, 1999

Sketches include ""Who Wants to be the President?,"" ""Pretty Living,"" ""Nick Burns,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" ""Pokémon Parents,"" and ""Roberta.""

Christina Ricci/Beck

E7Christina Ricci/Beck

67m

Dec 4, 1999

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""So This is Channukah,"" ""Who Wants to Eat?,"" ""Taxi Cab Confessions,"" ""Goth Talk,"" ""Sally Jesse Raphael,"" and ""Tribute to Madeline Kahn.""

Danny DeVito/R.E.M.

E8Danny DeVito/R.E.M.

67m

Dec 11, 1999

Sketches include ""Tom Brokaw and Arnold Schwarzenegger,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Mango,"" ""Boston Teens,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Rockette's Auditions,"" and ""Not My Baby!""

E9Jamie Foxx/Blink 182

67m

Jan 8, 2000

Live from New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: Hillary's Departure, Hamburger Helper Anti-Bacterial, Puff Daddy and J.Lo in Therapy, The Prisoners, A Message From John Goodman, Nick Burns, Backstage SNL: Tracy Morgan and Jamie Foxx, Showtime At The Apollo, Stereotypically Jeffrey, and A Martin Luther King, Jr. Moment Blink-182 performs: All The Small Things and What's My Age Again?

E10Freddie Prinze Jr./Macy Gray

67m

Jan 15, 2000

Live from New York, it's...a singing Chris Kattan Sketches include: NBC Special Report: Elian Gonzales, Colonel Belmont's Old-Fashioned Horse Glue, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Boy Band Blowout 2000, Monica Lewinsky for Jenny Craig, Ugly Models, The Bad Doctor, The Sopranos, Charlie Rose, The Giffords, and Flacko And Teddy's World of Martin Luther King Day Trees Macy Gray performs: I Try and Why Didn't You Call Me

E11Alan Cumming/Jennifer Lopez

67m

Feb 5, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell! Sketches include: ""Breakfast in New Hampshire,"" ""Uncle Jemima's Down Home Mash Liquor,"" ""VH-1's Fried Chicken Fields Forever,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Dog Show,"" ""The Heat Is On"" (film), ""Siegfried and Roy,"" and ""Hello Dolly!."" Jennifer Lopez performed ""Waiting For Tonight"" and ""Feelin' So Good.""

Julianna Margulies/DMX

E12Julianna Margulies/DMX

67m

Feb 12, 2000

Sketches include ""Bill and Hillary Clinton,"" ""Regurgitating Family,"" ""E! News Daily,"" ""Simma Da Na,"" ""Crocodile Hunter,"" ""Erectile Dysfunction/Tootsie Roll Add,"" ""Jessica Simpson,"" and ""Bloder Brothers.""

E13Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple

67m

Feb 19, 2000

Sketches include ""Peanuts,"" ""Mango,"" ""Party,"" ""Frett's Film Forum,"" ""Fanatic,"" ""The Zimmermans,"" ""Cop Training,"" and ""Who Wants to Be Groped by an $11,000-aire?""

Joshua Jackson/N*Sync

E14Joshua Jackson/N*Sync

67m

Mar 11, 2000

Sketches include ""Tom Brokaw, Bernard Shaw, and Ted Koppel,"" ""Replacing Kathie Lee Gifford,"" ""Wedding Singers,"" ""7 Degrees Celcius,"" ""Frat Boys,"" ""Book Discussion,"" ""Colette Reardon,"" and ""Threesome.""

The Rock/AC/DC

E15The Rock/AC/DC

67m

Mar 18, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Vince McMahon Sketches include ""Backstage SNL: Vince McMahon Warns the Wrestlers,"" ""The Ladies' Man,"" ""Mr. Peepers' Father,"" ""Morning Latte,"" ""Nicotrel/WWF Wrestlers Beat Up Chris Parnell,"" ""The Goombahs,"" ""Today's Lady"", and ""Colonel Belmont's Horse Glue"" AC/DC performs ""Stiff Upper Lip"" and ""You Shook Me (All Night Long).""

Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera

E16Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera

67m

Apr 8, 2000

Live from New York, it's...Dana Carvey (as George Bush, Sr.) Sketches include ""George Bush and Son,"" ""Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult,"" ""Elian Gonzalez Musical,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Thanks, Viagra,"" ""Jenny Jones,"" ""The Census Taker,"" and ""Miss Greenwood Hills Beauty Pageant."" Christina Aguilera performs: ""I Turn To You"", ""At Last"", and ""What A Girl Wants"".

Tobey Maguire/Sisqo

E17Tobey Maguire/Sisqo

67m

Apr 18, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Tobey Maguire Sketches include ""Bedtime At SNL,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Nadeen At Burger Castle,"" ""Inside the Actor's Studio,"" ""The Atteburys' Tennis Lesson,"" ""Stavenhagen's Pawn Shop,"" ""Raspberry Soda and Porn Magazines"", ""The Flexible Yoga Student"", and ""West Link"" Sisqo performs: ""The Thong Song"" NBC and syndicated reruns replace Sisqo's performance with a dress rehearsal because in the live show version, Sisqo's microphone went dead.

John Goodman/Neil Young

E18John Goodman/Neil Young

67m

May 6, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Who Want to Be a Millionaire?/Time Warner Attacks Disney,"" ""Platinum Mach 14,"" ""Wanna Be a VJ-3,"" ""Adele The Sleazy Office Flirt,"" ""TV Funhouse: The Life of an SNL Catchphrase,"" ""Christopher Lowell Show,"" ""Rock 'N Roll Heaven,"" and ""Bloder Brothers Get Arrested."" Neil Young performs: ""Razor Love"" and ""Silver and Gold""

Britney Spears

E19Britney Spears

67m

May 13, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Ana Gasteyer Sketches include: ""A Message From Giuliani"", ""Gap Fat"", ""Morning Latte"", ""Boston Teens' Field Trip"", ""TV Funhouse: The Ambiguously Gay Duo"", ""Clinton Scandal Commemorative Plates"", ""Homeless Woodrow Meets Britney Spears"", ""The DeMarco Brothers"", ""DeAndra Wells' Comeback Tour"", and ""Uncle Jemima's Mash Liquor"" The host/musical guest sings: ""Oops...I Did It Again"" and ""Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know""

E20Jackie Chan/Kid Rock

67m

May 20, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Florence Henderson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Gina Gershon, and Tim Meadows Sketches include: ""The Ladies' Man Dating Game"", ""Nick Burns"", ""The Culps"", ""TV Funhouse: Fun With Some Real Audio--Madonna's Video Shoot"", ""The Zimmermans At The Golf Course"", ""Digging To The Center of the Earth"", ""Calgon"", and ""Legends In Concert"" Kid Rock performs: American Bad-Ass and Only God Knows Why The NBC rerun replaces the ""Zimmermans At The Golf Course"" sketch with an SNL mini-film by Adam McKay called ""The Procedure"" starring Willem Dafoe and Andy Richter.

Saturday Night Live aired its twenty-sixth season during the 2000–2001 television season on NBC. 20 episodes were produced. The season began on October 7, 2000 and ended on May 19, 2001. Before the start of the season Cheri Oteri, Colin Quinn, and Tim Meadows left the show. With the three of them gone, the show added two new castmembers. SNL head writer Tina Fey and Second City comedian Jerry Minor joined the cast as featured players at the start of the season. Fey had been a writer on the show since 1997 and began as the show's head writer in 1999. Rachel Dratch and Maya Rudolph remained featured players. This would be Molly Shannon's final season on the show, leaving mid-season. Chris Parnell and Jerry Minor were both let go after this season ended. However, Chris Parnell would be re-hired midway through the next season. Michaels would later admit he made a mistake in firing Parnell from the cast and wanted him back. With Colin Quinn's seat on Weekend Update empty, executive producer Lorne Michaels decided to have two anchors just as SNL had had in the 1970s. Jimmy Fallon and head writer Tina Fey were brought up to anchor the segment together. Because of Fey's head writer status she would appear rarely out of Weekend Update.

E1Rob Lowe/Eminem

67m

Oct 7, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include The First Presidential Debate, Corn Chip Nails, Backstage SNL: Rob Lowe Meets Ralph Nader, Scooby Doo and Shaggy on Court TV, Monday Night Football, Blind Date At The Airport, Dream Team 2000, Chris Kattan Olympic Profile, and Dateline. Eminem performed Stan (with Dido) and The Real Slim Shady.

E2Kate Hudson/Radiohead

67m

Oct 14, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell (again!) Sketches include "The Second Presidential Debate", "College Girl's Wild Spring Break", "TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents", "Inside The Actor's Studio: Drew Barrymore", "The Boston Teens Meet Nomar", "Meet The Press", "Japanese Laverne and Shirley (Rabun to Shuri)", and "Vote Sober 2000". Radiohead performs: "The National Anthem" and "Idioteque".

E3Dana Carvey/The Wallflowers

67m

Oct 21, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Dana Carvey Sketches include: "The Third Presidental Debate", "Magic Mouth", "Delicious Dish", "Church Chat", "Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. Go Hunting", "VH-1 Vogue Fashion Awards", and "Ching Chang's Chicken Play". The Wallflowers perform: "Sleepwalker" and "Hand Me Down" (a third performance is done by guest Baha Men)

Charlize Theron/Paul Simon

E4Charlize Theron/Paul Simon

67m

Nov 4, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Will Ferrell Sketches include: "A Glimpse of our Possible Future: George W. Bush", "TRL", "A Glimpse of our Possible Future: Al Gore and Bill Clinton", "Goth Talk: The Blair Witch Tour", "TV Funhouse: The All-New Adventures of Mr. T", "Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe On 'The Seven Year Itch'", "Sex Therapy With Mr. Peepers", "A Glimpse of our Possible Future: Ralph Nader", "The DeMarco Brothers Audition For Paul Simon", "Robert Goulet's Rap Album", and "The Perverted Spanish Singers" Paul Simon performs: "Hurricane Eye" and "Old"

E5Calista Flockhart/Ricky Martin

67m

Nov 5, 2000

S26E05 (11/11/2000) was originally mis-identified as Presidential Bash (S00E36, air date 11/3/2000)

E6Tom Green/David Gray

67m

Nov 18, 2000

Sketches include ""Decision 2000,"" ""Bald Eagles,"" ""Rap Street,"" ""Lorne and Tom in a Tub,"" ""Hardball,"" ""Dog Show,"" ""Oprah,"" ""Story Tellers,"" ""TV Funhouse: Sex and the Country"", ""Rock Around the Clock,"" and ""Tom and Drew's Wedding."" The NBC rerun replaces the ""Sex and the Country"" TV Funhouse with the one from the Charlize Theron episode where Mr. T lands a job doing a tampon commercial.

E7Val Kilmer/U2

67m

Dec 9, 2000

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: Gore's Lawsuit, Wade Blasingame: Dog Lawyer, Behind The Music, Palm Beach, Veronica and Co., Seasons Greetings From SNL, Doing Voices, The Tyson Bros., and Corn Chip Nails (from the Rob Lowe/Eminem and Dido episode) U2 performs: ""Beautiful Day"" and ""Elevation""

E8Lucy Liu/Jay-Z

67m

Dec 16, 2000

Sketches include ""George W. Bush and Al Gore at Chi-Chi's,"" ""Gemini's Twin,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Pretty Living,"" ""Jarret's Room,"" ""Christmas Ornaments,"" and ""Robert Goulet Rap.""

E9Charlie Sheen/Nelly Furtado

67m

Jan 13, 2001

Sketches include ""Dick Cheney,"" ""Iron Chef,"" ""Eric Dickerson's NFL Pre-Game Special,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Patsy March,"" ""Giving Birth to a Grown Man,"" ""T.G.I. Friday's Obnoxious Waiter,"" and ""Charlie and Fleisy.""

E10Mena Suvari/Lenny Kravitz

67m

Jan 20, 2001

Sketches include ""Bill Clinton,"" ""Airport Metal Detector,"" ""Janet Reno's Dance Party, ""Rap Street,"" ""Veronica & Co.,"" and ""The DeMarco Brothers.""

E11Jennifer Lopez

67m

Feb 10, 2001

Sketches include ""Will Ferrell and Jennifer Lopez,"" ""Mango,"" ""Gemini's Twin,"" ""Fly Girls,"" ""Good Morning Bronx,"" ""Jeanie Darcy,"" and ""Lana Thornberry.""

E12Sean Hayes/Shaggy

67m

Feb 17, 2001

Sketches include ""George W. Bush,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Hardball,"" ""Jeffrey's,"" ""Hello Dolly,"" ""Fashion Week,"" ""Action News,"" ""Mary Katherine Gallagher,"" ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet,"" and ""Talkin' 'Bout 'Ginas.""

E13Katie Holmes/Dave Matthews Band

67m

Feb 24, 2001

Sketches include ""The Clinton Family,"" ""Mr. Peepers,"" ""Drew Barrymore and Tom Green,"" ""Lovers,"" ""Jarret's Room,"" ""Tough as Nails,"" and ""Cruise Ship Lovers.""

E14Conan O'Brien/Don Henley

67m4.0

Mar 10, 2001

Live from New York, it's...Will Ferrell Sketches include: Bush's Good Health, Subshack, The Boston Teens At The Liquor Store, Moleculo: The Molecular Man, Napster Testimony, Taint-less Ted, Find The Black People At The Knicks Game, VH-1 Diva-Thon, Democratic National Committee, and Sports Century: The White Boxer Don Henley performs: ""Everything is Different Now"" and ""Heart of the Matter"" (the second performance was cut on the NBC rerun and replaced with a DeMarco Bros. sketch where Chris Parnell, Chris Kattan, and Conan O'Brien audition for Don Henley)

E15Julia Stiles/Aerosmith

67m

Mar 17, 2001

Sketches include ""Martha Stewart Living,"" ""Wake Up Wakefield,"" ""Post Office Security,"" ""Suel Forrester,"" ""Foreign Cleaning Ladies,"" ""Amateur Night,"" and ""Der Lachlen Berrherscht.""

E16Alec Baldwin/Coldplay

67m

Apr 7, 2001

Sketches include ""George W. Bush,"" ""Delicious Dish,"" ""Military Soldier,"" ""Inside the Actor's Studio,"" ""Robert Goulet,"" ""Democrats.""

E17Renee Zellweger/Eve

67m

Apr 14, 2001

Sketches include ""The Culps,"" ""Jerry Maguire 2,"" ""Hardball,"" ""A Wedding Story,"" ""Blind Date,"" and ""Crazy Doctor.""

E18Pierce Brosnan/Destiny's Child

67m

May 5, 2001

Sketches include ""George W. Bush,"" ""Gemini's Twin,"" ""The Weakest Link,"" ""Jeffrey's,"" ""Psycho Boss,"" ""The West Wing,"" ""The Soldiers of World War II,"" and ""Paradise Lounge.""

E19Lara Flynn Boyle/Bon Jovi

67m

May 12, 2001

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""A Message From Mayor Giuliani,"" ""Leon Loves Mango,"" ""Hardball,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Porch Lovers,"" ""Dirty Centaur Job Interview,"" ""TV Funhouse: The Anatominals/Lorne Michaels and The Devil"", ""Memorial Day Song"", and ""Badger Up The Boss's Butt"" Weezer performs: ""Hash Pipe"" and ""Island on the Sun""

E20Christopher Walken/Weezer

67m

May 19, 2001

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""A Message From Mayor Giuliani,"" ""Leon Loves Mango,"" ""Hardball,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Porch Lovers,"" ""Dirty Centaur Job Interview,"" ""TV Funhouse: The Anatominals/Lorne Michaels and The Devil"", ""Memorial Day Song"", and ""Badger Up The Boss's Butt"" Weezer performs: ""Hash Pipe"" and ""Island on the Sun""

Saturday Night Live aired its twenty-seventh season during the 2001-2002 television season on NBC. The season started on September 29, 2001 and ended on May 18, 2002, 20 episodes were produced. Eighteen days before the season started, the September 11, 2001 attacks took place in New York. The season premiere went on as scheduled, with a special cold open featuring Rudy Giuliani, the Mayor of New York City at the time, along with the firefighters and police officers of New York, declaring that despite the terrorist attack, New York City will run as normal and Saturday Night Live will go on as planned. Three weeks into the season the show faced another scare when anthrax was found in the GE Building. The scare caused most of the cast and crew, as well as that week's guest host Drew Barrymore, to evacuate the building. Before the start of the season, Jerry Minor and Chris Parnell were both let go from the show. However, luck was on Parnell's side as he was hired back to the show mid-season in the episode hosted by Jonny Moseley, becoming the second cast member to be hired back to the show after being fired, the first person being Jim Belushi in 1983.

Reese Witherspoon/Alicia Keys

E1Reese Witherspoon/Alicia Keys

67m

Sep 29, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Sketches include: ""9/11 Tribute"", ""Wake Up, Wakefield!,"" ""Preparation-H,"" ""The Little Mermaid,"" ""The Culps,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Farting Baby,"" and ""Donatella Versace's Kids' Songs."" Alicia Keys performed ""Fallin'"" and ""A Woman's Worth."" Paul Simon performed ""The Boxer.""

Seann William Scott/Sum 41

E2Seann William Scott/Sum 41

67m

Oct 6, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell Sketches include: Bush Warns bin Laden, Law and Order: Parking Violations Movement, Snotty Department Store Guys, Emmy Awards Pre-Show, Jarrett's Room, The Patriotic Co-Worker, The ""How Do You Say? Ah, Yes"" Show, The Approval Center, and The Porn Star Blind Date Sum 41 performs: ""Fat Lip"" and ""In Too Deep""

Drew Barrymore/Macy Gray

E3Drew Barrymore/Macy Gray

67m

Oct 13, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""A Message from Dick Cheney,"" ""Crossing Over with John Edwards,"" ""Jacuzzi Lovers,"" ""Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Collector's Edition DVD"", ""First Liberty Savings Bank,"" ""Action Talk Show"", ""Post-9/11-Edited King Kong Movie,"" and ""Whole Latte Love, The Lesbian Bar."" Macy Gray performs: ""Sexual Revolution"" and ""Sweet Baby""

John Goodman/Ja Rule

E4John Goodman/Ja Rule

67m

Nov 3, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: ""MSNBC: Ashcroft's Press Conference,"" ""Hudson Valley Community Circuit,"" ""Herbal Essences For Men,"" ""E.P.T Pregnancy Kit"", ""Liberty Medical Supplies,"" ""She's The Girl with No Gaydar,"" ""CBS News Anthrax Update,"" ""HBO America Undercover,"" ""Bad Conceptual Theater with Leonard Pinth-Garnell,"" and ""Amateur Sleuths."" Ja Rule performs: ""Always On Time"" (with Ashanti) and ""Livin' It Up"" (by himself)

Gwyneth Paltrow/Ryan Adams

E5Gwyneth Paltrow/Ryan Adams

67m

Nov 10, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell (speaking Arabic) Sketches include ""George W. Bush's Arab Myths,"" ""Boston Teens' School Dance,"" ""Gemini's Twin Weekend,"" ""The Atteburys,"" ""Dysfunctional Family Dinner,"" ""Mango and Gwyneth,"", ""TV Funhouse: Michael Jackson"", ""My Big Thick Novel"", and ""Fiesta Politica."" The Michael Jackson TV Funhouse is replaced on the NBC rerun with a TV Funhouse: Fun With Real Audio about Pat Robertson. Also: Ryan Adams's second performance and a sketch featuring Dean Edwards and Tracy Morgan were cut after dress rehearsal.

Billy Bob Thornton/Creed

E6Billy Bob Thornton/Creed

67m

Nov 17, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Donald Rumsfeld's Defense Press Briefing,"" ""The Gay Pilgrim,"" ""Nick Burns and His Father,"" ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet,"" ""Inside The Actor's Studio: Billy Bob Thorton"", ""SNL War Party"", ""A Farmer and His Fenced-In Area"", ""E.P.T Pregnancy Test"" (repeat from the John Goodman/Ja Rule feat. Ashanti episode), ""My Big Thick Novel"", and ""Martha Stewart's Patriotic Thanksgiving."" Creed performs: ""My Sacrifice"" and ""Bullets"" A ""Hello Dolly"" sketch was scheduled to air, but got cut due to time constraints

Derek Jeter/Bubba Sparxxx & Shakira

E7Derek Jeter/Bubba Sparxxx & Shakira

67m

Dec 1, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell Sketches include: George W. Bush's 'You Might Be A Terrorist...', Preparation H (repeat from the Reese Witherspoon/Alicia Keys episode), Muchas Iglesias, The Baseball Wives, Store Clerk's Masseuse Fantasy, Dissing Your Dog, Derek Jeter's Taco Hole, Dealing With Mom and Dad, Osama's Pep Talk, Male Perms, SNL Holiday Song, and My Big Thick Novel Shakira performs: ""Wherever, Whenever"" Bubba Sparxxx performs: ""Ugly"" and ""Lovely""

Hugh Jackman/Mick Jagger

E8Hugh Jackman/Mick Jagger

67m

Dec 8, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Gore's White House Call,"" ""Jarret's Room,"" ""The Robert Goulet All-Holiday Special,"" ""Sears Family Photographers,"" ""Hello Dolly,"" ""Backstage SNL: Mick Jagger's Reflection,"" ""Superman and His Parents,"" ""Donatella Versace,"" and ""Hugh Jackman's 'The Christmas Kangaroo'."" Mick Jagger performs: ""God Gave Me Everything"" and ""Visions of Paradise""

Ellen DeGeneres/No Doubt

E9Ellen DeGeneres/No Doubt

67m

Dec 15, 2001

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""CBS News Special Report: Osama bin Laden Video,"" ""The Culps At The Oakhurst Mall,"" ""Kitty Singleton: Federal Agent,"" ""TV Funhouse: The Narrator Who Ruined Christmas"", ""Ellen Loves Mango"", ""Short Family Vacation"", ""My Big Thick Novel"", ""Dad's New Girlfriend"", and ""Dick Cheney's Snow Globe/SNL Christmas Song"" No Doubt performs: ""Hey Baby"" and ""Hella Good""

E10Josh Hartnett/Pink

67m10.0

Jan 12, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Buddy The Dog's Funeral,"" ""Wake Up, Wakefield!,"" ""Hello Stepson, Now Let's Go To Bed: I Went To Bed With My Stepson: The Lara Bengal Covington Story"", ""TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents Meet The Ambiguously Gay Duo"", ""The Shout Out Show,"" ""HBO First Look: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,"" ""Airplane Entertainment,"" and ""Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month."" Pink performs: Get This Party Started and Don't Let Me Get Me The Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month sketch was in the dress rehearsal of the Ellen DeGeneres/No Doubt episode.

Jack Black/The Strokes

E11Jack Black/The Strokes

67m

Jan 19, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Jimmy Fallon Sketches include: White House Cops: The Pretzel Incident, Flenderson's, Russell Putnam: Investigative Reporter, Tales of Valor: The Virgin Sacrifice, Mountaintop Lovers, Friends, Now That's What Actors Call Singing, Bass-Off, HBO's America Undercover, Music International, and My Big Thick Novel The Strokes perform: ""Last Nite"" and ""Hard To Explain""

Britney Spears

E12Britney Spears

67m

Feb 2, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Seth Meyers Sketches include ""Morman Winter Olympics,"" ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet,"" ""Inside Barbie's Dreamhouse,"" ""Jarrett's Room,"" ""A Message From Martha Stewart,"" ""Astronaut Jones,"" ""HBO First Look: Gemini's Twin,"" ""Channel 9 Action News,"" and ""The Leather Man."" The host/musical guest performs: ""Boys"" and ""I'm Not A Girl""

Jonny Moseley/Outkast

E13Jonny Moseley/Outkast

67m

Mar 2, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell Sketches include ""George W. Bush's Axis of Evil,"" ""Boston Teens' Ski Trip,"" ""The O'Reilly Factor,"" ""DisMissed,"" ""The Adventures of Dinner-Rolling Jonny Moseley,"" ""Super Buzzers,"" ""Typhoid Mary Rehearsal,"" and ""Extreme Wedding."" OutKast performs: ""The Whole World"" and ""I'm Sorry, Ms. Jackson"" A TV Funhouse cartoon was cut from dress rehearsal, despite that Seth Meyers (substituting for Don Pardo) announces a cartoon for this episode

Jon Stewart/India.Arie

E14Jon Stewart/India.Arie

67m

Mar 9, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: Cheney's Concerns, The Cheese Game, MTV's Total Request Live, The Bloder Brothers, TV Funhouse: MTV Forum (Fun With Real Audio), Talkin' To The Stars, News Media, Jazzvisions, We Were Soldiers Who Knew What Women Want, and My Big Thick Novel India.Arie performs: ""Video"" and ""Ready For Love""

Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue

E15Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue

67m

Mar 16, 2002

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Tom Ridge Terrorism Address,"" ""Kotex Classic,"" ""Donatella Versace's Oscar Party,"" ""NPR Delicious Dish,"" ""Great Moments In Oscar History II"" (cartoon), ""Hot Air Balloon Mystery Theater,"" ""The Ferey Muthar Talk Show,"" ""A&E's The Life and Times of Charles Dickens,"" and ""Kevin and Richie's Comic Book Zone."" Kylie Minogue performed ""Can't Get You Out of My Head"" (with Ian McKellen singing off to the side of the stage) and ""In Your Eyes.""

Cameron Diaz/Jimmy Eat World

E16Cameron Diaz/Jimmy Eat World

67m

Apr 6, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell & Ana Gasteyer! Sketches include ""The Culps In Lamaze Class,"" ""17th Annual Auto Show Spokeman Awards,"" ""MTV Spring Break 2002,"" ""SNL 530,"" ""Astronaut Jones,"" ""Celine Dion on CBS,"" ""Gorgeous Living,"" ""The First Female Peepers,"" ""MTV 4"", and ""My Big, Thick Novel."" Jimmy Eat World performed ""The Middle"" and ""Sweetness.""

The Rock/Andrew W.K.

E17The Rock/Andrew W.K.

67m

Apr 13, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell Sketches include: Bush's Guccione Peace Plan, Brian Fellow's Safari Planet, The Scorpion King's Son, Arthur Anderson, Hardball, Backstage SNL: Drunk Girl And Her Sister, The Subway Couple, She's The Girl With No Gaydar, All Aboard The Freedom Train: The Duets of Neil Diamond and Bigfoot, HBO's America Undercover, and A Message From Saturday Night Live Andrew W.K. performs: ""Party Hard"" and ""I Get Wet"" The NBC rerun of this episode has a short tribute to director Dave Wilson who died of an aortic aneurysm in 2001.

Alec Baldwin/P.O.D.

E18Alec Baldwin/P.O.D.

67m

Apr 20, 2002

Live From New York, It's...The Parrot From ""Barretta"" Sketckes include ""FOX News: Robert Blake Murder,"" ""Kotex Classic"" (rerun from the Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue episode), ""Gay Voice Mail,"" ""When White Men Date Old Black Women,"" ""Ozzy Osbourne's Problems,"" ""Let's All Hate France"", ""TV Funhouse: The Anatominals"", ""The Cardinals"", ""Lovers' Birthday Party,"" and ""The Tony Bennett Show."" P.O.D performs: ""Alive"" and ""Youth of the Nation""

Kirsten Dunst/Eminem

E19Kirsten Dunst/Eminem

67m

May 11, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Will Ferrell Sketches include ""George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, and Dick Cheney,"" ""Clear Results Home Pregnancy Test,"" ""Last Call With Carson Daly,"" ""TV Funhouse: Bambi 2002,"" ""Demilon,"" ""Annoying Background Soap Actors,"" ""Jarret's Room,"" ""Court TV: Kournikova vs. Penthouse,"" ""Wake Up Wakefield,"" ""DeMarco Family Dancers,"" ""My Big Thick Novel"".

Winona Ryder/Moby

E20Winona Ryder/Moby

67m

May 18, 2002

Live From New York, It's...Maya Rudolph and (for the final time) Will Ferrell Sketches include ""Jimmy Carter In Cuba,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy: Music Edition,"" ""Dueling Wedding Singers,"" ""Botox"", ""Bear Researchers,"" ""Girl Next Door: The Search For a Playboy Playmate,"" ""Jacuzzi Lovers II,"" ""Mango, Winona, and Moby Go Shoplifting,"" and ""Farewell To Will Ferrell."" Moby performs: ""We Are All Made Of Stars"" and ""South Side""

Saturday Night Live aired its twenty-eighth season during the 2002-2003 television season on NBC. Season 28 started on October 5, 2002 and ended on May 17, 2003 having 20 episodes through the season. Before the start of the season, Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer left the show. The latter gave birth to her baby and went on maternity leave, but decided not to return to the show during her leave. Hired to fill their absences were comedian/musician Fred Armisen and TV writer Will Forte, who both joined the show as featured players. This would be the final season for Dean Edwards, Chris Kattan and Tracy Morgan. The latter two would make cameo appearances in many episodes of the following season.

E1Matt Damon/Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

67m

Oct 5, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: ""A Message From Bush and Cheney,"" ""Swiffer Sleepers,"" ""Safety Police,"" ""Trans Am Airlines,"" ""Singing Dentist,"" ""Corona,"" ""Making the Video: Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty',"" ""Arli$$ DVD/Backstage,"" ""A Man and His Woman,"" ""Merv the Perv at a Sexual Harrassment Seminar,"" ""Saddam Look-Alikes,"" and ""Blame Saddam."" Faith Hill performed ""Cry"" and ""Free.""

E2Sarah Michelle Gellar/Faith Hill

67m

Oct 12, 2002

Sketches include ""Iraqi State Television,"" ""Hardball,"" ""The Gillian Woodward Story,"" ""Meet the Press,"" and ""McCain Sings Striesand."" The White Stripes performed ""Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground"" and ""We Are Going To Be Friends.""

E3John McCain/The White Stripes

67m9.0

Oct 19, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond's voice Sketches Include: Giuliani's Sponsor Ads, The Bachelor, Crazy Board Game Player, Talarico For Congress, Frankel For Congress, American Morning, Fairness In Negative Campaign Ads, The Bullhorn, Verizon, Joey Mack's Z105, John Hancock's Life Insurance, Reggie's Stories, and Jackass: The Musical Jay-Z performs (with Beyonce Knowles from Destiny's Child): Guns 'n Roses and '03 Bonnie and Clyde

Eric McCormack/Jay-Z

E4Eric McCormack/Jay-Z

67m

Nov 2, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: A Message from the President of the United States, Swiffer Sweepers (rerun from the Sarah Michelle Gellar episode of this season), Bloder Brothers, CBS News: School Elections, The Sadistic Bikini Waxer, Ferey Muhtar Talk Show, Missy Elliot's Weight Loss Tape, Falconer, Pier 1 Imports, Goodwin Attorney, and Vasquez

E5Nia Vardalos/Eve

67m

Nov 9, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Adam Sandler Sketches include: ""The Hanukkah Song III"", ""Welcome Back, Potter"", ""The Leather Man"", ""Donahue"", ""Jarrett's Room"", ""C-SPAN: Burrell's Statement"", ""Tennis Talk"", ""Astronaut Jones"", ""TV Funhouse: The Religtables"", ""My Big Thick Novel"", and ""The Girl With No Gaydar"" Nelly performs: ""Dilemma"" and ""Hot In Herr""

E6Brittany Murphy/Nelly

67m

Nov 16, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Robert DeNiro Sketches include, ""C-SPAN: Terrorist Warnings"", ""McDonalds Big N' Tasty"", ""Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemmings"", ""Peter Pan Rehearsals"", ""A Department Store Santa and His Wife"", ""U.N. Weapons Inspectors"", ""Judge Horace"", ""A Very Special Versace Hanukkah"", ""Violent Car Salesman"", ""Father Story Time"", and ""Radioactive Bear"" Norah Jones performs: ""Don't Know Why"" and ""Come Away With Me""

Robert De Niro/Norah Jones

E7Robert De Niro/Norah Jones

67m

Dec 7, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Tipper Gore Sketches include: Backstage SNL: The Kissing Gores, Al Gore's 'Bachelor', Hardball, Fiesta Politica, Gore Goes Inside 'The West Wing', Jarrett's Room, Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley, Willy Wonka's Accountant, TV Funhouse: A Charlie Brown Christmas 2002, Christmas Eve at the Bar, and The SNL Christmas Song Phish performs: ""46 Days"" and ""Chalk Dust Torture"" The Trans Am Airline commercial from the Sarah Michelle Gellar/Faith Hill episode appears on the E! rerun of this episode.

E8Al Gore/Phish

67m

Dec 14, 2002

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: ""CNN: These Boots Are Made For Walkin'"", ""Live With Regis & Kelly"", ""Fun Friends Club"", ""The Falconer"", ""Global Century Investments"", ""Hannibal's Brain Restaurant"", ""The Hangman"", ""Top O' The Morning"", and ""The Rialto Grande Casino"" The Donnas perform: ""Take It Off"" and ""Who Invited You?"" The E! rerun of this episode adds the TV Funhouse from the Salma Hayek/Christina Aguilera episode where Lorenzo Lamas does an ""Are You Hot?"" show for classic cartoon characters.

E9Jeff Gordon/Avril Lavigne

67m

Jan 11, 2003

Live From New York, It's... Chris Parnell & Maya Rudolph Sketches include,""United Nations Debate Lunch"", ""Idiot Blind Date"", ""Nutri-Quick"", ""Jarret's Room"", ""Protest"", ""Club Traxx"", ""Violent Office Stories"", ""Second Time Around"", ""McConaughey's Red Hot Texas Chili""

E10Ray Liotta/The Donnas

67m

Jan 18, 2003

Live from New York...it's Christopher Walken Sketches include: Hardball, Pranksters, The Continental, The Bad Raft Captain, History Channel: African American Archives, Welcome Home Colonel Angus, Cabin Lovers, and The Rialto Grande. Foo Fighters perform: ""All My Life"" (by themselves) and ""Times Like These (One-Way Motorway)"" (with Jim Carrey playing his leg like a guitar).

E11Matthew McConaughey/Dixie Chicks

67m

Feb 8, 2003

Sketches include; 60 Minutes, BET's 106 and Park Top 10 Live, Live with Regis and Kelly, FOX's Who Farted?, VH1's Where Are They Now: The Cherylettes, FOX's I'm a Celebrity: Who Farted?, Give Up The Ham, TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents, A&E's Profiles in Jazz, Don's Apothecary, and Horation Sanz's Mr. Rogers Tribute. Ms. Dynamite sings: ""Dy-Na-Mi-Tee!"" The NBC rerun of this episode removes the first ""FOX's Who Farted?"" sketch and fills up the missing time with a dress rehearsal version of Weekend Update.

E12Jennifer Garner/Beck

67m8.0

Feb 15, 2003

Live from New York, it's...Chris Parnell (as George W. Bush)! Sketches include: ""Bush Press Conference,"" ""Top O' The Morning,"" ""TV Are You Hot?"" (cartoon), ""Versace Oscar Special,'""Husband In A Box,"" ""Vote for Frida,"" ""Seduction Class,"" ""Vote Frida to Fight Terrorism,"" ""Channel 5 Late Night Movie: King Kong, theDirector's Cut,"" and ""Vote Frida."" Christina Aguilera performed ""Beautiful"" and ""Fighter.""

E13Christopher Walken/Foo Fighters

67m

Feb 22, 2003

Live from New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: ""The Situation in Iraq"", ""Boston Teens At Fenway Park"", ""Brain Busters"", ""Hot Sauce Carrying Purse"", ""Black People Watching 'The Pianist'"", ""The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Present: The Four Stooges"", ""No Smoking"", ""Second Time Around"", ""Swiffer Sleepers"" (from the Sarah Michelle Gellar/Faith Hill episode), ""Saddam's Briefing"", and ""Don Banks', Kings Of The ""Comedy"" Suits"" Good Charlotte performs: ""Anthem"" and ""Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous""

E14Queen Latifah/Ms. Dynamite

67m

Mar 8, 2003

Sketches include,"" Message From Saddam"", ""What's The Rush?"", ""Wake Up Wakefield!"", ""The Rialto Grande"", ""CNN"", ""Phone Booth"", ""Access Hollywood"", ""Club Traxx"", ""Uday Hussein For President""

E15Salma Hayek/Christina Aguilera

67m

Mar 15, 2003

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: "Bush Addresses The Nation on the USS Abraham Lincoln", "Count Chocula Silver", "Jarret's Room: 'Reloaded", "Madonna: An American Life", "Plagiarism Class", "The Falconer vs. The Muskrateer/Backstage SNL: No 'Punking", "Politics Today", "50's Ent.", and "Global Century Investments" 50 Cent performs: In Da Club (with G-Unit) and 21 Questions (with G-Unit and Nate Dogg) The "Mom Jeans" fake commercial from the episode after this (Adrien Brody/Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder) is added in the E! rerun of this episode

E16Bernie Mac/Good Charlotte

67m

Apr 5, 2003

Live From New York, It's...Maya Rudolph Sketches include,""American Idol"", ""Mom Jeans"", ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet"", ""The Self-Obsessed Man"", ""Live With Regis & Kelly"", ""TV Funhouse: Saddam & Osama"", ""Lensmasters"", ""Ballroom Dance For Beginers"", and ""Velvet Productions"". Sean Paul performs: ""Get Busy"" (after an unplanned introduction by Adrien Brody) Wayne Wonder performs: ""No Letting Go""

E17Ray Romano/Zwan

67m

Apr 12, 2003

Live from New York, it's Darrell Hammond (and back on SNL after 24 years, it's Dan Aykroyd!) Sketches include: Hardball, Top O'The Morning, The Rialto Grande, TV Funhouse: Cokee, The Most Expensive Dog in the World, The Falconer, Donatella Versace's Backyard Barbecue, The Dog Restaurant (La Cuisina Canina), Astronaut Jones, and Dr. Deacon's Haunch Crack Powder Beyonce performs ""Crazy In Love"" (with Jay-Z) and ""Dangerously In Love"" (by herself)

Ashton Kutcher/50 Cent

E18Ashton Kutcher/50 Cent

67m

May 3, 2003

Live From New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: ""Bush Addresses The Nation on the USS Abraham Lincoln"", ""Count Chocula Silver"", ""Jarret's Room: 'Reloaded'"", ""Madonna: An American Life"", ""Plagiarism Class"", ""The Falconer vs. The Muskrateer/Backstage SNL: No 'Punking'"", ""Politics Today"", ""50's Ent."", and ""Global Century Investments"" 50 Cent performs: In Da Club (with G-Unit) and 21 Questions (with G-Unit and Nate Dogg) The ""Mom Jeans"" fake commercial from the episode after this (Adrien Brody/Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder) is added in the E! rerun of this episode

Adrien Brody/Sean Paul & Wayne Wonder

E19Adrien Brody/Sean Paul & Wayne Wonder

67m

May 10, 2003

Live From New York, It's...Maya Rudolph Sketches include,""American Idol"", ""Mom Jeans"", ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet"", ""The Self-Obsessed Man"", ""Live With Regis & Kelly"", ""TV Funhouse: Saddam & Osama"", ""Lensmasters"", ""Ballroom Dance For Beginers"", and ""Velvet Productions"". Sean Paul performs: ""Get Busy"" (after an unplanned introduction by Adrien Brody) Wayne Wonder performs: ""No Letting Go""

E20Dan Aykroyd/Beyonce Knowles

67m

May 17, 2003

Live from New York, it's Darrell Hammond (and back on SNL after 24 years, it's Dan Aykroyd!) Sketches include: Hardball, Top O'The Morning, The Rialto Grande, TV Funhouse: Cokee, The Most Expensive Dog in the World, The Falconer, Donatella Versace's Backyard Barbecue, The Dog Restaurant (La Cuisina Canina), Astronaut Jones, and Dr. Deacon's Haunch Crack Powder Beyonce performs ""Crazy In Love"" (with Jay-Z) and ""Dangerously In Love"" (by herself)

Saturday Night Live aired its twenty-ninth season during the 2003–04 television season on NBC. The twenty-ninth season began on October 4, 2003 and ended on May 15, 2004 with 20 episodes in all. Before the start of the season Chris Kattan and Tracy Morgan left the show and Dean Edwards was fired. Despite Kattan and Morgan's departure, the two would make guest appearances in several episodes throughout the season. Before the season started, Will Forte, Seth Meyers and Jeff Richards were all promoted to repertory status, while Fred Armisen remained a featured player. The show added two new black cast members: stand-up comedian Finesse Mitchell and Kenan Thompson, a former child star from the Nickelodeon comedy shows All That and Kenan and Kel. With this season, Thompson becomes the first SNL cast member to be born after the show's premiere in 1975 and the first SNL cast member to get his start on children's shows. This season saw the first appearance of Justin Timberlake as an SNL host.

Jack Black/John Mayer

E1Jack Black/John Mayer

67m

Oct 4, 2003

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond Sketches include, ""Californians For Schwarzennager"", ""Huggies Thong"", ""Queer Eye For The Straight Gal"", ""The Wade Robson Project"", ""Cooking School"", ""TV Funhouse- Yankee Super-Heroes"", ""Father & Son"", ""The Wine Critic"", ""Telemarketers""

Justin Timberlake

E2Justin Timberlake

67m

Oct 11, 2003

Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include, ""Hardball"", ""Punk'd: Barely Legal"", ""Schwarzenegger Press Conference"", ""A Message From Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson"", ""Omletteville vs., Benny's"", ""DirecTV"", ""Boston Teens"", ""The Sharon Osbourne Show"", ""Justin and Kermit The Frog"", ""Carl Weathers For Governor"", ""Amy Loves Justin"", and ""The Barry Gibb Talk Show.""

Halle Berry/Britney Spears

E3Halle Berry/Britney Spears

67m

Oct 18, 2003

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond Sketches include, ""Message From The President"", ""Tressant Supreme"", ""Live With Regis & Kelly"", ""Access Hollywood"", ""Center For Cow Fart Study"", ""Leilani Burke: Pet Psychic"", ""Spy Glass"", ""Greenbriar County Animal Shelter""

Kelly Ripa/Outkast

E4Kelly Ripa/Outkast

67m

Nov 1, 2003

Live From New York, It's... Rachel Dratch Sketches include, ""Martha Stewart Interview"", ""Cryogenix"", ""The Morning Mix"", ""Battle Of The Sexes 2"", ""Mary Poppins 2004/Chris Parnell and John McEnroe Commentary"", ""Anderson Mellner Communications Celebration"", ""Tennis Talk"", ""Merv The Perv"", ""Jock Talk"", and ""Action News 13""

Andy Roddick/Dave Matthews

E5Andy Roddick/Dave Matthews

67m

Nov 8, 2003

Live From New York, It's... Rachel Dratch Sketches include, ""Martha Stewart Interview"", ""Cryogenix"", ""The Morning Mix"", ""Battle Of The Sexes 2"", ""Mary Poppins 2004/Chris Parnell and John McEnroe Commentary"", ""Anderson Mellner Communications Celebration"", ""Tennis Talk"", ""Merv The Perv"", ""Jock Talk"", and ""Action News 13""

Alec Baldwin/Missy Elliott

E6Alec Baldwin/Missy Elliott

67m

Nov 15, 2003

Sketches include ""Equal Time Programming on NBC,"" ""Michael Jackson On A Roller Coaster,"" ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet,"" ""The Three Wise Men Get Racial-Profiled"", ""Al Sharpton's Casa de Sushi,"" ""The Latoya Jackson Show,"" and ""Cash On Earth."" Pink performs ""Trouble"" and ""God is a DJ.""

Al Sharpton/Pink

E7Al Sharpton/Pink

67m

Dec 6, 2003

Sketeches include; Hardball, Choir Boys, Queer Eye For the Straight Guy, Fun With Real Audio, Wake-Up Wakefield, Versace Egg Nog, Gore Endorses Dean, The Rialto Grande Casino

Elijah Wood/Jet

E8Elijah Wood/Jet

67m

Dec 13, 2003

Sketeches include; Hardball, Choir Boys, Queer Eye For the Straight Guy, Fun With Real Audio, Wake-Up Wakefield, Versace Egg Nog, Gore Endorses Dean, The Rialto Grande Casino

Jennifer Aniston/Black Eyed Peas

E9Jennifer Aniston/Black Eyed Peas

67m7.0

Jan 10, 2004

Live from New York, it's... Jeff Richards Sketches were: ""Howard Dean HQ,"" ""Tylenol Extreme,"" ""Joey Mack,"" ""El Cantador Restaurant,"" ""American Idol,"" ""MTV Future,"" ""American Beef Council,"" ""The Sharon Osbourne Show,"" ""Panty Shopping,"" ""Bubba Sparxxx Ad Jingles,"" and ""Tuna of the Dirt."" G-Unit performed ""Stunt 101.""

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey/G-Unit

E10Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey/G-Unit

67m

Jan 17, 2004

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond Sketches include,""Nightline"", ""Celebrity Poker Showdown"", ""Huggies Thong"", ""The Baby Boyfriend"", ""Sharon Stone Presents An Award"", ""Oprah's Favorite Things"", ""Black Lovin' Cab Driver"", ""The Wizard Of Oz"", ""Zings vs. Slams"", ""Celebrity Relatives""

Megan Mullally/Clay Aiken

E11Megan Mullally/Clay Aiken

67m

Feb 7, 2004

Sketches are: ""Gore Calls Kerry,"" ""A Very Special Valentine's Versace,"" ""Jarret's Room,"" ""Access Hollywood,"" ""Octane,"" ""Mike's Bar, circa 1968,"" ""Larry King Live,"" ""Spy Glass,"" ""The World of Scott Wainio"" (film), ""The White Stripes,"" and ""The Prince Show."" Kelis performed ""Milkshake"" and ""Trick Me.""

Drew Barrymore/Kelis

E12Drew Barrymore/Kelis

67m

Feb 14, 2004

Sketches include ""Hardball,"" ""Sex & The City Final Episode"", ""Do You Know Who My Father Is?"", ""TV Funhouse: Pat O'Brien"", ""The History Channel: Celebration of Women Week"", ""Backstage At A Christina Aguilera Concert"", ""Besos Y Lagrimas"", and ""Don's Apothecary"" Maroon 5 performs: ""This Love"" and ""Harder to Breathe""

Christina Aguilera/Maroon 5

E13Christina Aguilera/Maroon 5

67m

Feb 21, 2004

Sketches include; Nightline, Bad Southern Accent, Show Biz Grande Explosion, TV Funhouse: FCC-Approved Cartoons, Tim Calhoun In Court, The Horny Bellhop, Meet the Press, The Sopranos, and Hollywood vs. History: Jesus Christ.

Colin Firth/Norah Jones

E14Colin Firth/Norah Jones

67m

Mar 6, 2004

Live from New York, it's...Ben Affleck, Rachel Dratch, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers Sketches Include: Donnie Bartalotti's Gay Wedding, Joey Mack on Z105, Gigli Filming, TV Funhouse: The Making of the Passion of the Dumpty/George W. Bush Campaign Commercials, Appalachian Emergency Room, Bangkok Ad 1: The Dead Hooker, Top O'The Morning, Bangkok Ad 2: Russian Roulette ""Payment"", Donnie G. and Sidecar, Bangkok Ad 3: Kelly Ripa, Ben Affleck, and a Dead Man, and The Full Moon Killer N.E.R.D performs: Maybe and She Wants To Move

Ben Affleck/N.E.R.D.

E15Ben Affleck/N.E.R.D.

67m

Mar 13, 2004

Live from New York, it's...Carolyn Kepcher of ""The Apprentice"" Sketches include ""The SNL Apprentice,"" ""Fear Factor Junior,"" ""Live with Regis and Kelly,"" ""The VIP Seats,"" ""Donald Trump's House of Wings,"" ""Weekend Trump-Date,"" ""Prince and the Pauper '04,"" ""Fathers and Sons,"" ""9/11 Hearings,"" and ""Donald's Band Rehearsal."" Toots and the Maytals perform ""Love Gonna Walk Out on Me"" (with Ben Harper and Jack Johnson) and ""Funky Kingston"" (with Bootsy Collins and The Roots).

Donald Trump/Toots and the Maytals with Bootsy Collins and The Roots

E16Donald Trump/Toots and the Maytals with Bootsy Collins and The Roots

67m1.0

Apr 3, 2004

Live From New York... It's Janet Jackson (and her digitally pixelated breast) Sketches includes: Cheney and Condoleezza Rice, Brian Fellow's Safari Planet, Starkisha in the Ticket Line, SNL Easter Song, The Prince Show, Cork Soakers, Good Times, and Boom Boomer The host/musical guest performs: Strawberry Bounce and All Nite (Don't Stop)

Janet Jackson

E17Janet Jackson

67m

Apr 10, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Will Forte! Sketches include: ""Bush's Preparation,"" ""Turlington's Lower Back Tattoo Remover,"" ""Jaret's Room,"" ""Harry Potter,"" ""Billy Joel's Car Ride,"" ""Debbie Downer,"" ""Club Traxx,"" ""Kaitlin's Sleepover,"" and ""The Adult Movie Awards."" Usher performed ""Yeah"" (with Ludacris) and ""Burn"" (by himself).

Lindsay Lohan/Usher

E18Lindsay Lohan/Usher

67m

May 1, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: ""White House Friends"", ""Mom Jeans"" (rerun from the Adrien Brody/Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder episode from season 28), ""¡Show Biz Grande Explosion!"", ""The Handicapped Rapper"", ""Scheinwald Studios: MC Night Terrors Pitches 'Booty Hotel'"", ""ABC Fall Line-Up"", ""Snoop Dogg Misses 'Friends'"", ""Appalachian Emergency Room"", ""TV Funhouse: Pothead Theatre"", ""Duster's Digest"", and ""Mother's Day Message From Snoop Dogg"" Avril Lavigne performs: ""Don't Tell Me"" and ""(So Much For) My Happy Ending""

Snoop Dogg/Avril Lavigne

E19Snoop Dogg/Avril Lavigne

67m

May 8, 2004

Live from New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Hardball"", ""Paparazzi"", ""Mary Kate/Ashley Olsen Perfume"", ""Joey Mack on Z105"", ""The Swan"", ""Pat and Patti's Backpack Shack"", ""Access Hollywood: New York Minute"", ""Bloder Brothers, circa 1979"", ""The Chapman's Indoor Family Barbecue"", ""The Adventures of Harold"" (SNL mini-film), and ""'Grease' Parody/Farewell To Jimmy Fallon"". J-Kwon performs: ""Tipsy"" (a second performance was cut because the show was running too long and room had to be made for Jimmy Fallon's good-bye sketch)

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen/J-Kwon

E20Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen/J-Kwon

67m

May 15, 2004

Live from New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Hardball"", ""Paparazzi"", ""Mary Kate/Ashley Olsen Perfume"", ""Joey Mack on Z105"", ""The Swan"", ""Pat and Patti's Backpack Shack"", ""Access Hollywood: New York Minute"", ""Bloder Brothers, circa 1979"", ""The Chapman's Indoor Family Barbecue"", ""The Adventures of Harold"" (SNL mini-film), and ""'Grease' Parody/Farewell To Jimmy Fallon"". J-Kwon performs: ""Tipsy"" (a second performance was cut because the show was running too long and room had to be made for Jimmy Fallon's good-bye sketch)

Saturday Night Live had its thirtieth season on the 2004-2005 television season on NBC. The thirtieth season began on October 2, 2004 and ended on May 21, 2005 with 20 episodes in all. Before the start of this season, Jimmy Fallon left the show. In the wake of his departure, Fred Armisen was promoted to repertory status, while Finesse Mitchell and Kenan Thompson remained feature players. New cast members this season include Rob Riggle, an improv comedian and U.S. Marine. This would be Riggle's only season on the show. In addition, SNL writer Jason Sudeikis joined the cast as a featured player for the last three episodes of the season. With Fallon gone, Amy Poehler became Tina Fey's co-anchor on Weekend Update, making Fey and Poehler the first two-woman anchor team. This season was also notable for Ashlee Simpson's infamous lip-syncing gaffe during her second performance. This season was also home to many sketches focused on the 2004 U.S. Presidential election, but, unlike the 2000 election, there was little to no media coverage about the sketches.

Ben Affleck/Nelly

E1Ben Affleck/Nelly

67m

Oct 2, 2004

Live From New York (and opening the 30th season of SNL), it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include ""First Presidential Debate 2004,"" ""Dr. Porkenheimer's Boner Juice,"" ""Debbie Downer,"" ""Swift Veterans for Truth,"" ""Kerry Campaign Stop,"" ""The Escalator,"" ""Obnoxious Wedding DJ,"" and ""Kitty Kelley's 'The Family.'"" Nelly performs: ""My Place"" and ""Na-Nana-Na"" The Dr. Porkenheimer fake commercial is not shown in the 11/27/04 NBC rerun.

Queen Latifah

E2Queen Latifah

67m

Oct 9, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Hardball"", ""Sky Captain Filming"", ""Dyson Toilets"", ""The Ninth Presidential Debate"", ""Paris Hilton Apologizes"", ""President Bush and Tony Blair"", ""Apprentice Halloween Episode Commercial Taping"", ""Jane Eyre"", ""Bear City: The Fender Bender"", ""The Adventures of Peter O'Toole and Michael Caine"", and ""Bear City: Getting Fired"". Ashlee Simpson sings ""Pieces of Me"" (refer to Notes to see what happened to her on her second performance).

Jude Law/Ashlee Simpson

E3Jude Law/Ashlee Simpson

67m

Oct 23, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Jim Downey translating for Seth Meyers Sketches include: NBC Special Report, Rap Night, Mrs. Dr. Frankenstein, TV Funhouse: John McCain's Speech, Clinton and Kerry, Kaitlin at the Mall, Goodwin Wig and Toy, and Election Map Colors Eminem performs: ""Mosh"" and ""Just Lose It""

Kate Winslet/Eminem

E4Kate Winslet/Eminem

67m

Oct 30, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Will Forte Sketches include: Kerry at the Beach, Star Jones' Wedding Night, You Call This A House Do Ya?, Dr. Porkenheimer's Boner Juice (repeat from the Ben Affleck/Nelly episode with slight edit*). The Giant Parrot, Wake Up San Diego, Appalachian Emergency Room, and The Drug Sniffing Dog. Modest Mouse performs: ""Float On"" and ""Ocean Breathes Salty"" *The Dr. Porkenheimer commercial repeats in this episode, but the ending where it shows Rob Riggle with an exaggerated erection (covered by the bedsheets) is replaced with a scene where Poehler and Riggle are hugging.

Liam Neeson/Modest Mouse

E5Liam Neeson/Modest Mouse

67m

Nov 13, 2004

Sketches include: ""C-SPAN Terrorist Alert,"" ""Woomba,"" ""Pranksters,"" ""A 'Blue' Christmas"" (cartoon), ""The Undercover Cop,"" ""Prince Christmas Special,"" ""Apprentice Christmas Promo,"" ""Bear City: The Carolers,"" ""Christmas With The Cat Lady,"" and Horatio sings with The Muppets. Destiny's Child performed ""Soldier"" and ""Cater 2 U.""

Luke Wilson/U2

E6Luke Wilson/U2

67m

Nov 20, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: CNN Press Conference, Trucker Talk, Beaver Ranch Brothel, Hardball, Black Paramedics, Noony and Nuni, and The Not So Great Adventures of the Down and Out Dollar

Colin Farrell/Scissor Sisters

E7Colin Farrell/Scissor Sisters

67m

Dec 11, 2004

Live From New York, it's...Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! Sketches include: ""The Bush Twins"", ""Condelezza Rice's Hearing"", ""Gaystrogen"" (from season 29), ""Paul Giamatti's Limo Driver"", ""Kaitlin's Karaoke Machine"", ""TVLand: The Lundsford Twins Feel Good Variety Hour"", ""Andy at Reinhold Investments"", ""Spy Glass"", and ""Giant Cat."" Ludacris and Sum 41 perform ""Get Back""; Ludacris performs ""Number One Spot.""

Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child

E8Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child

67m

Dec 18, 2004

Live from New York, it's...Rachel Dratch Sketches include: American Idol, CheapKids.Net Ad 1, Versace Skiing, Starkisha and Portia at the Purse Shop, CheapKids.Net Ad 2, Exclusive Connections, Donald Trump's New Wife, Merv The Perv, CheapKids.Net Ad 3, Rafael Alonzo's I.T.F. Technical Computer Institute, Inside Barbie Dreamhouse, The Bar, and Bear City: Cigarette Shopping Keane performs: ""Somewhere Only We Know"" and ""Everybody's Changing""

Topher Grace/The Killers

E9Topher Grace/The Killers

67m

Jan 15, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Horatio Sanz Sketches include ""Kim Jong Il,"" ""me-Harmony.com,"" ""Monkeys Throwing Poop at Celebrities,"" ""Black History Month,"" ""The Best of TT and Mario,"" ""Subway Beggers,"" ""Gays in Space,"" ""Gibson Studios,"" ""Rap Night with Chubb Hotty,"" and ""Public Speech Class.""

Paul Giamatti/Ludacris & Sum 41

E10Paul Giamatti/Ludacris & Sum 41

67m

Jan 22, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Amy Poehler! Sketches include ""Neverland Ranch,"" ""Grayson-Moorhead Investments,"" ""Sheila Choad's LA Face,"" ""Hot Plates,"" ""Debbie Downer at the Oscars,"" ""Seasons of Love,"" ""City Court with Aaron Neville,"" ""After the Grammys,"" and ""Project Runway."" 50 Cent (featuring Olivia) performed ""Candy Shop"" and later performed ""Disco Inferno.""

Paris Hilton/Keane

E11Paris Hilton/Keane

67m

Feb 5, 2005

Live from New York, it's...Rachel Dratch Sketches include: American Idol, CheapKids.Net Ad 1, Versace Skiing, Starkisha and Portia at the Purse Shop, CheapKids.Net Ad 2, Exclusive Connections, Donald Trump's New Wife, Merv The Perv, CheapKids.Net Ad 3, Rafael Alonzo's I.T.F. Technical Computer Institute, Inside Barbie Dreamhouse, The Bar, and Bear City: Cigarette Shopping Keane performs: ""Somewhere Only We Know"" and ""Everybody's Changing""

Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson

E12Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson

67m

Feb 12, 2005

Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include: Hardball, meharmony.com (repeat from the Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson episode), Oprah, The Push-Up Contest, Kevin Federline, Gays In Space, Guest Preacher, Action News 13, and Nebulzitol Gwen Stefani (with Eve) performs ""Rich Girl"" and ""Holla Back Girl""

Hilary Swank/50 Cent

E13Hilary Swank/50 Cent

67m

Feb 19, 2005

Sketches include ""Papal Debate '05,"" ""Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,"" ""Michael Jackson"" (cartoon), ""The Barry Gibb Talk Show,"" ""One-Star Hotel,"" ""Woo! The Musical,"" ""Sofa Warehouse,"" and ""Spy Glass."" Green Day performed ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams"" and ""Holiday.""

David Spade/Jack Johnson

E14David Spade/Jack Johnson

67m

Mar 12, 2005

Live from New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: A Message From Tom DeLay, Dr. Porkenheimer's Boner Juice (re-edited and using the alternate ending from the Liam Neeson/Modest Mouse episode), The Bad Thrower, The Falconer, Tom Brady's Falafel House, Behind The Music: The Super Bowl Shuffle, Dr. Phil, and Backstage SNL: The Quarterbacks

Ashton Kutcher/Gwen Stefani

E15Ashton Kutcher/Gwen Stefani

67m

Mar 19, 2005

Live From New York, it's...Paula Abdul Sketches include: ""Primetime Live: The American Idol Scandal,"" ""Sally & Dan Harrison: The Couple That Should Be Divorced,"" ""Donald Trump's Domino's Ad,"" ""Versace Mother's Day,"" ""Channel 5 Late Night Movie,"" ""Mother's Day Brunch,"" ""Helping Hands Telethon,"" ""Merv the Perv,"" ""Action News,"" ""Bear City"" (film), and ""You Might Be A Gay Redneck If..."" System of a Down perform: ""B.Y.O.B"" and ""Aerials""

Cameron Diaz/Green Day

E16Cameron Diaz/Green Day

67m

Apr 9, 2005

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond (yet again) Sketches include ""Hardball,"" ""America's Next Top Model,"" ""Monster-In-Law Screening,"" ""The Prince Show,"" ""Little Italy,"" ""The Ride Home,"" and ""Bear City"" (film). Coldplay performed ""Speed of Sound"" and ""Fix You.""

Tom Brady/Beck

E17Tom Brady/Beck

67m

Apr 16, 2005

Live from New York, it's...Chris Parnell Sketches include: A Message From Tom DeLay, Dr. Porkenheimer's Boner Juice (re-edited and using the alternate ending from the Liam Neeson/Modest Mouse episode), The Bad Thrower, The Falconer, Tom Brady's Falafel House, Behind The Music: The Super Bowl Shuffle, Dr. Phil, and Backstage SNL: The Quarterbacks

Johnny Knoxville/System of a Down

E18Johnny Knoxville/System of a Down

67m

May 7, 2005

Live From New York, it's...Paula Abdul Sketches include: ""Primetime Live: The American Idol Scandal,"" ""Sally & Dan Harrison: The Couple That Should Be Divorced,"" ""Donald Trump's Domino's Ad,"" ""Versace Mother's Day,"" ""Channel 5 Late Night Movie,"" ""Mother's Day Brunch,"" ""Helping Hands Telethon,"" ""Merv the Perv,"" ""Action News,"" ""Bear City"" (film), and ""You Might Be A Gay Redneck If..."" System of a Down perform: ""B.Y.O.B"" and ""Aerials""

Will Ferrell/Queens of the Stone Age

E19Will Ferrell/Queens of the Stone Age

67m

May 14, 2005

Sketches include ""Will Backstage,"" ""Celebrity Jeopardy,"" ""Oracle Conclave,"" ""Going 2 C Movies,"" and ""Luxury Spy.""

Lindsay Lohan/Coldplay

E20Lindsay Lohan/Coldplay

67m

May 21, 2005

Live From New York, It's... Darrell Hammond (yet again) Sketches include ""Hardball,"" ""America's Next Top Model,"" ""Monster-In-Law Screening,"" ""The Prince Show,"" ""Little Italy,"" ""The Ride Home,"" and ""Bear City"" (film). Coldplay performed ""Speed of Sound"" and ""Fix You.""

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-first season in the 2005-06 television season on NBC. The season began on October 1, 2005, and ended on May 20, 2006, with 19 episodes in all. The season was cut one episode short due to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. A 30th anniversary special for the show was planned, but the plan was scrapped due to budget cuts. Before the start of the season, featured player Rob Riggle was let go from the show. Finesse Mitchell and Kenan Thompson were both promoted to repertory status while Jason Sudeikis remained a featured player. The show then added three new cast members to the show. They included: Los Angeles-based sketch comedian Bill Hader, Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig of The Groundlings. Wiig debuted on the show in November, in the episode hosted by Jason Lee. Samberg, Schaffer and Taccone would be a notable force for creating SNL Digital Shorts. One such short was "Lazy Sunday"; after it aired during the Jack Black episode it became an Internet phenomenon. Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph missed a few episodes in this season due to both of them being pregnant and on maternity leave. Fey's place on Weekend Update was briefly taken over by Horatio Sanz until her return in the episode hosted by Catherine Zeta-Jones, making Sanz the first Hispanic Weekend Update anchor. Fey returned to the show before her maternity leave time was up. Maya Rudolph, however, appeared on the first episode of the new season, and then went on maternity leave and returned in February, in the episode hosted by Steve Martin.

Steve Carell/Kanye West

E1Steve Carell/Kanye West

67m7.0

Oct 1, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Bush Addresses the Nation," "MorganStanley," "The JetBlue Crisis," "Anderson Cooper 360," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Girls Gone Wild Katrina," "Kanye Backstage," "The Lundford Twins Variety Hour," "Fun With Real Audio" (cartoon), and "Debbie Downer." Kanye West performed "Gold Digger" and "Heard 'Em Say" featuring Adam Levine.

Jon Heder/Ashlee Simpson

E2Jon Heder/Ashlee Simpson

67m6.0

Oct 8, 2005

Sketches include "George W. Bush and Harriet Miers," "Taco Town," "Caitlin's Science Fair," "Werewolf Date," "The Misadventures of Tom Delay and Bill Frist," "Showbiz Grande Explosion!," "Wilson Brothers Funeral Home," "Hubbard Systems," "Operator Date," and "The Black Eyed Peas." Ashlee Simpson performed "Catch Me When I Fall" and "Boyfriend."

Catherine Zeta-Jones / Franz Ferdinand

E3Catherine Zeta-Jones / Franz Ferdinand

67m6.5

Oct 22, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "Bush's Spontaneous Chat," "Butt Cancer Treatment Center," "Newsnight with Aaron Brown," "Dancers Party," "The Italians," "Access Hollywood," "Creighton Boys School," "Glen and Gina's Wedding," "MorganStanley," and "The Scheinwalds." Franz Ferdinand performed "Do You Want To" and "Take Me Out."

Lance Armstrong/Sheryl Crow

E4Lance Armstrong/Sheryl Crow

67m6.0

Oct 29, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "The Libby Indictment," "Celebrity Ironman," "RAD 3000," "Indigo Girls Harmonies," "The O'Reilly Factor," "Sheryl's Song," "Days of Our Lives," "Carol!," and "Giddy Henchman." Sheryl Crow performed "Good is Good" and "Strong Enough."

Jason Lee/Foo Fighters

E5Jason Lee/Foo Fighters

67m7.0

Nov 12, 2005

Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Hardball," "JJ Casuals," "Good Morning Meth," "The Falconer," "Thomas & Dobbins," "The Soaking Wet Killer," "Refurbishments," "Butt Pregnancy," "Stachin'," "McNutly & Sons," and "American Tasar." Foo Fighters performed "DOA" and "Best of You."

Eva Longoria/Korn

E6Eva Longoria/Korn

67m7.0

Nov 19, 2005

Fox News Special Report: Bush in China, Eva Longoria Monologue, Totally Rad Smoke Detector 3000 (repeat), The Spammies, Deep House Dish, Morgan Stanley (repeat), The Needlers: College Reunion, Variety Vault: Vincent Price Thanksgiving, Weekend Update featuring guests Jean Schmidt and Steve Jobs, Desperate Housewives Vanity Fair Shoot, Trapped in the Closet II, The Engelhard Five, Firmium. Korn performs "Twisted Transistor" and "Freak on a Leash". Maya Rudolph absent for maternity leave.

Dane Cook/James Blunt

E7Dane Cook/James Blunt

67m5.0

Dec 3, 2005

Sketches include: Tree Re-Lighting Special, Dane Cook Monologue, School Announcements, Taco Town (repeat), The Long Ride Home: The Jay Feely Story, Wool Sweater, Lettuce: An SNL Digital Short, Target Greatland, Weekend Update with guests Rachel Dratch and Michael Irvin, The Coma, Fight Back with Victor Ramos, Morgan Stanley (repeat). James Blunt performs "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". Maya Rudolph is absent on maternity leave.

Alec Baldwin/Shakira

E8Alec Baldwin/Shakira

67m7.0

Dec 10, 2005

Saddam in Prison, Alec Baldwin's 12th Monologue, Commercial Parody: Tylenol BM, TV Funhouse: Celebrity Mugshot Poker, O'Reilly Factor, Carol Goes Bowling, Glengarry Glen Christmas.

Jack Black/Neil Young

E9Jack Black/Neil Young

67m8.0

Dec 17, 2005

"A Holiday Message from the Vice President," "Stuart Little Mouse Removal Kit," "Sbarro," "Appalachian Emergency Room," "Christmastime for the Jews" (cartoon), "Channel 5 Photo Shoot," "Lazy Sunday" (film), "A Very Downer Christmas," "Space War 2148," "Two A-Holes Buying a Christmas Tree," and "Spelling Bee." Neil Young performed "It's a Dream" and "He Was The King."

Scarlett Johanson/Death Cab for Cutie

E10Scarlett Johanson/Death Cab for Cutie

67m7.3

Jan 14, 2006

Live from New York, it's... the voice of Robert Smigel! Sketches include "The 700 Gang" (cartoon), "Taco Town," "Deep House Dish," "Smorgabord," "Darwin" (cartoon), "Mike and Toni's Chandelier Galaxy," "Live Duluth," "My Super Sweet 16," "Once in a Lifetime Jewelers," "The Kuril-Khamchatka Trench," and "Mr. Willoughby." Death Cab for Cutie performed "Soul Meets Body" and "Crooked Teeth."

Peter Sarsgaard/The Strokes

E11Peter Sarsgaard/The Strokes

67m5.0

Jan 21, 2006

Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "Nelson's Baby Toupees," "Target Greatland," "National Pirate Convention," "Carol!," "Young Chuck Norris" (film), "Cat Fancy," "Gays in Space," "Fairmount Suites Inn," "NSA Wiretap," and "Peter Sarsgaard's SARS-guards." The Strokes performed "Juicebox" and "You Only Live Once."

Steve Martin/Prince

E12Steve Martin/Prince

67m8.0

Feb 4, 2006

Filmed in New York, it's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "The Sabotage of Baldwin" (film), "Teddy Bear Holding a Heart," "Oprah," "Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford," "Hamas Party," "Close Talkers" (film), "Quick Zoom Theater," "Super Bowl XL Rehearsals," "Backstage: Steve, Alec and Lorne," "The Prince Show," "State of the Galaxy 2145," "The Tangent" (film), "Surfer Club," and "Naturally Crafting." Prince performed "Fury (A Woman Scorned)" and "Beautiful Loved, and Blessed" featuring Tamar.

Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy

E13Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy

67m7.0

Mar 4, 2006

Sketches include "Bush Responds to Criticism," "Nelson's Baby Toupees," "Jamba Juice," "Larry King Live," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Belated Black History Moment" (cartoon), "Art Dealers and the College Boyfriend," "Sheldon's Bar Mitzvah," "The Real Natalie" Digital Short, and "RAD 3000." Fall Out Boy performed "Dance Dance" and "Sugar, We're Going Down."

Matt Dillon/Arctic Monkeys

E14Matt Dillon/Arctic Monkeys

67m7.0

Mar 11, 2006

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "Bush Responds to Criticism," "Nelson's Baby Toupees," "Jamba Juice," "Larry King Live," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Belated Black History Moment" (cartoon), "Art Dealers and the College Boyfriend," "Sheldon's Bar Mitzvah," "The Real Natalie" (film), and "RAD 3000." Fall Out Boy performed "Dance Dance" and "Sugar, We're Going Down."

Antonio Banderas/Mary J. Blige

E15Antonio Banderas/Mary J. Blige

67m6.0

Apr 8, 2006

Live from New York (for the 600th time) Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "Basic Instinct 2: Return of the Beaver," "Deal or No Deal," "Automated-Phone Lady," "Besos y Lagrimas," "13th Annual Women's Basketball Coaches Fashion Awards," "Zorro's Body Double," "Rascals' Karoake," "Immigrants Backstage," and "Wine Snobs." Mary J. Blige performs "Be Without You" and "Enough Crying.

Lindsay Lohan/Pearl Jam

E16Lindsay Lohan/Pearl Jam

67m6.0

Apr 15, 2006

Live from New York, it's... Lindsay Lohan! Sketches include "The Situation Room," "Neutrogena Coin Slot," "Deep House Dish," "Journey to the Disney Vaults" (cartoon), "The O'Reilly Factor," "Le Rendezvous," "Laser Cats!" (film), "Debbie Downer," "Officemates' Night Out," and "Atlantic City Fever." Pearl Jam performed "World Wide Suicide" and "Severed Hand."

Tom Hanks/Red Hot Chili Peppers

E17Tom Hanks/Red Hot Chili Peppers

67m6.5

May 6, 2006

Sketches include "Bill Frist's Gas Plan," "Wheel of Fortune," "Kaitlin and the Iguana," "Ariell & Ephraim" (film), "Ma!," "Claremont Yoga Center," "Colin's Place," and "Country Club Tennis." Red Hot Chili Peppers performed "Dani California" and "Give It Away."

Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Paul Simon

E18Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Paul Simon

67m6.0

May 13, 2006

Former cast member Julia Louis-Dreyfus' first time hosting, promoting "The New Adventures of Old Christine". Sketches include: Parallel Universe Address from President Gore Cold Open, Julia Louis-Dreyfus Monologue (with guests Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld), Tech Pack, Bum Attention, The Morning Show, MySpace Class, Weekend Update: Debate between Al Gore and Amy Poelher, Weekend Update with guests Wolfgang Fey, Finesse Mitchell and David Blaine, Charades Game Show, Unsolved Mysteries, Bullhorn: An SNL Digital Short. Paul Simon performs "How Can You Live in a Northeast Town" and "Outrageous".

Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado

E19Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado

67m8.0

May 20, 2006

Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "A-holes at a Crime Scene," "Oprah's Legends Ball," "Carol!," "Fun with Real Audio" (cartoon), "Kevin and Andy Backstage," "The Falconer," "Andy Walking" (film), "Lord Phillip Sarc," and "I Do Not Agree With Many of This Administration's Policies." Nelly Furtado performs "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) and "Maneater."

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-second season during the 2006-2007 television season. This season began on September 30, 2006 and ended on May 19, 2007 with 20 episodes produced. Before the start of the season, the show suffered massive budget cuts. Finesse Mitchell, Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz were all fired from the show because of the cuts. This was the second time Parnell had been fired from the show due to budget cuts, the first being after season 26 ended. In addition, Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey left the show on their own terms to begin to work on 30 Rock. Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, and Kristen Wiig were all promoted to repertory status. Due budget cuts from the network, this is the first time since the 23rd season to have no featured players or new members of the repertory cast. After a long slump in quality starting after season 27, episodes hosted by Shia LaBeouf, Dane Cook, Alec Baldwin, Jeremy Piven, Rainn Wilson, and Peyton Manning pulled in big ratings and revived interest in watching the program. With Fey's departure, Saturday Night Live returned to having one male and one female anchor on Weekend Update with the inclusion of Seth Meyers as Amy Poehler's co-anchor. Don Roy King was hired as SNL's newest director.

Dane Cook/The Killers

E1Dane Cook/The Killers

67m7.0

Sep 30, 2006

Sketches include "Eckstrom for Comptroller," "DHS Training," "Hugo Chavez Political Roundup," "Cubicle Fight" (film), "Al Pacino Checks His Bank Balance," "Amy, Seth, and Brian Williams," "Poland Spring Delivery Boys," "Farrah Fawcett for Ocean Save," "Let's Go," and "Geico." The Killers performed "When You Were Young" and "Bones."

Jaime Pressly/Corinne Bailey Rae

E2Jaime Pressly/Corinne Bailey Rae

67m7.0

Oct 7, 2006

Sketches include "Rep. Dennis Hastert," "Nancy Grace," "New York City Stories I" (film), "Jon Bovi," "WVIR News," "New York City Stories II" (film), "Mrs. Hastings," "NASCARettes," "New York City Stories III" (film), "Big Wigs," "His Kuado," "Cider Chat," and "A Moment with the Out-of-Breath Jogger from 1982."Corinne Bailey Rae performed "Put Your Records On" and "Like a Star."

John C. Reilly/My Chemical Romance

E3John C. Reilly/My Chemical Romance

67m7.0

Oct 21, 2006

Sketches include "Fox News Special Report," "Colonial Williamsburg," "Doug Frangelo," "Korean Central Television," "Two A-Holes at a Trainer," "Mexican Restaurant," "House of Carters," "Harpoon Man" (film), "A McMillan Family Moment" (three part), and "Operation Bearshark."My Chemical Romance performed "Welcome to the Black Parade" and "Cancer."

Hugh Laurie/Beck

E4Hugh Laurie/Beck

67m8.0

Oct 28, 2006

Special Report with Brit Hume, Monologue, Colonial Williamsburg, Swim Instructor , A-Holes Workout, Weekend Update (including Flavor Flav), Crying, Oreo Cookies #1, House of Carters Promo, Harpoon Man: An SNL Digital Short, Oreo Cookies #2, Bearshark. Oreo Cookies #3

Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

E5Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

67m8.0

Nov 11, 2006

Sketches include "Rep. Nancy Pelosi," "EZdate.com," "Federline Divorce Proceedings," "Saddam's Lawyers," "Valtrex," "Awkward Carpool," "Kobayashi!" (cartoon), "The Platinum Lounge," "The Tony Bennett Show," "Rick Corman in Brazil," and "A Moment with the Out-of-Breath Jogger from 1992."Christina Aguilera performed "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt," and "Steppin' Out With My Baby" (with Tony Bennett).

Ludacris

E6Ludacris

67m7.0

Nov 18, 2006

Sketches include "The Second Vietnam War," "Young Douglas: Hypin' the Classics," "The Bitchslap Method," "The O'Reilly Factor," "Booty Bidness Workwear," "Superhits Studios," "Pool Watch," "Hair Transplant," "Olivia Cruise Lines," and "Old Friends in a Diner."Ludacris performed "Money Maker" and "Runaway Love" (featuring Mary J. Blige).

Matthew Fox/Tenacious D

E7Matthew Fox/Tenacious D

67m7.0

Dec 2, 2006

Sketches include "Bush and al-Maliki," "Sale-Mart," "Nancy Grace," "Deep House Dish," "Lost Fans," "Crazy Mountain Man," "Math vs. History Buffs," and "The Mayan Empire."Tenacious D performed "Kickapoo" and "The Metal."

Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani, Akon

E8Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani, Akon

67m7.0

Dec 9, 2006

Sketches include "The Iraqi War Report," "SNL Movie Trailer Re-cut: Apocalypto," "Good Morning I Hate This Town," "Diddy Kiddies" (cartoon), "High School Romance," "Two A-Holes at a Live Nativity Scene," "Fast Food Pep Talk" (film), "Buyer Beware," "Monster Under The Bed," "Valtrex," "Socially Awkward Officemates," and "Stanfield & Partlow."Gwen Stefani performed "Wind It Up"; Akon performed "I Wanna Love You."

Justin Timberlake

E9Justin Timberlake

67m

Dec 16, 2006

Sketches include "Santa's My Boyfriend," "Homelessville," "Target Greatland," "D*** in a Box" (film), "The Barry Gibb Talk Show," "Dry Eyes," "Hip Hop Kids," "Elf Auditions," and "A Holiday Message from Nancy Grace."Justin Timberlake performed "My Love" and "What Goes Around Comes Around."

Jake Gyllenhaal/The Shins

E10Jake Gyllenhaal/The Shins

67m7.0

Jan 13, 2007

Sketches include "21,500 More Troops," "Deep House Dish," "Bronx Beat," "Trump's Press Junket," "Juliano's," "Laser Cats 2" (film), "Stock Footage Awards," "'Law & Order' Auditions," "Handicapped Matchup," and "Kaplan, Lebowitz, & Dolemite."The Shins performed "Phantom Limb" and "New Slang."

Jeremy Piven/AFI

E11Jeremy Piven/AFI

67m8.0

Jan 20, 2007

Sketches include "Hardball," "Urigro," "The NFL on CBS," "Frontline: 2007 Year in Review" (cartoon), "The First Person in History to Dance," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Two A-Holes at an Adoption Agency," "Common & Blizzard Man," "The Unicorn Forest," "Nurse Nancy" (film), and "Lansford Brothers & Associates."AFI performed "Love Like Winter" and "Miss Murder."

Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

E12Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

67m7.5

Feb 3, 2007

Sketches include "American Idol," "The Dakota Fanning Show," "Dioxin Poisoning," "Body Fusion" (film), "Target Greatland," "Nervous Job Interviewee," "Versace Super Bowl Party," "Country Club Valet," "Firestarter Smoked Sausages," "The Formosa," and "Nelson's Baby Toupees."Lily Allen performed "Smile" and "LDN."

Forest Whitaker/Keith Urban

E13Forest Whitaker/Keith Urban

67m6.0

Feb 10, 2007

Sketches include "Valentine's Day with the Cheneys," "Bronx Beat," "Andy Everywhere" (film), "Assagio's," "Urigro," "Man Versus Beast: The Road to the Final Four," "Love Whitney," "Am I a Crazy Street Person?," and "A Message from the Staten Island Zoo."Keith Urban performed "Stupid Boy" and "Once in a Lifetime."

Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

E14Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

67m8.0

Feb 24, 2007

Sketches include "The Situation Room," "Danny's Song," "Corporate Headquarters" (film), "Art Dealers and Architectural Digest," "Peeping Tom," "The New Officemate," "White Possum Scream," and "River Bliss Recording Session."Arcade Fire performed "Intervention" and "Keep the Car Running."

Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Snow Patrol

E15Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Snow Patrol

67m7.0

Mar 17, 2007

Sketches include "SNL Special Report: The Road to the White House," "Oprah," "Monex," "Restless Penis Syndrome," "La Rivista Della Televisione," "Deep House Dish," "CBS Cares," "Homebot," and "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search For The Next Doll." Snow Patrol performed "You're All I Have" and "Chasing Cars."

Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood

E16Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood

67m6.0

Mar 24, 2007

This is the 16th broadcast of the 32nd season of SNL. Information is subject to change.

Shia LaBeouf/Avril Lavigne

E17Shia LaBeouf/Avril Lavigne

67m6.0

Apr 14, 2007

Sketches include "Reverends Jackson and Sharpton", "Hathaway Moustache Rides", "The Prince Show", "Beer Purchase", "The Dakota Fanning Show", "Hide and Seek" (film), "Sofa King", "SliceCo Salesmen", "An Intimate Moment with Jessica Simpson and John Mayer", and "Shia Rhymes with Maya."

Scarlett Johansson/Björk

E18Scarlett Johansson/Björk

67m6.5

Apr 21, 2007

"Live" from New York, it's... Senator Charles Schumer!Sketches include "White House Witnesses," "Live with Regis and Kelly," "Mrs. Hastings and the Prom Dress," "Roy Rules!" (film), "Mike's Marbleopolis," "WIIX News," "Kuatos," "News Makers with Jane Pauley," and "Torboto" (cartoon).Björk performed "Earth Intruders" and "Wanderlust."

Molly Shannon/Linkin Park

E19Molly Shannon/Linkin Park

67m

May 12, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Molly Shannon!Sketches include "Mary Katherine Gallagher on American Idol," "Urigro," "Penelope at the Tenants' Meeting," "The Fringe Candidates Debate," "Sally O'Malley on The Sopranos," "Kaitlin at the Nursing Home," "MacGruber" (three parts), "The Legend of Big-Boobed Einstein" (cartoon), "Charli Coffee," and "Trump Steaks."Linkin Park performed "What I've Done" and "Bleed It Out."

Zach Braff/Maroon 5

E20Zach Braff/Maroon 5

67m6.0

May 19, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Maya Rudolph!Sketches include "Bush's Summer Vacation," "Dog Love" (film), "Prom Committee," "Deep House Dish," "Decision '08: Spring Cleaning '07" (cartoon), "The Weight," "La Revista Della Televisione," "Bronx Beat," and "Brian Grazer's Office."Maroon 5 performed "Makes Me Wonder" and "Won't Go Home Without You."

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-third season, during the 2007–2008 television season on NBC. Because of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, there were only 12 episodes produced in this season instead of the usual 20, making this the shortest season in the series run and beating out both the sixth season and the thirteenth season, which had thirteen episodes. This is also the only season in SNL history not to have a new Christmas episode, since the WGA strike spanned from November 2007 to February 2008. No changes to the cast happened over the summer and everyone from last season returned. During the strike, long-time castmember Maya Rudolph left the show, as she had no contract with SNL that year. Casey Wilson, an actress and writer who frequently performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, was hired in January 2008 to fill the void, but due to the strike, did not appear on the show until they returned on February 23, 2008. On November 5, 2007, after the episode hosted by Brian Williams, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. It was announced that SNL would air its next episode on November 10, 2007, live on air, with a future episode to follow, featuring Jonah Hill and musical guest Kid Rock. However, on November 7, 2007, SNL's official website confirmed that those episodes were canceled and reruns would be seen beginning November 10, and would continue during the duration of the strike. The Rock/Winehouse show was canceled, along with the Jonah Hill/Kid Rock episode.

LeBron James/Kanye West

E1LeBron James/Kanye West

67m5.0

Sep 29, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Amy Poehler! Sketches include "The All-But-Certain-To-Be-Next-President," "Angry Dog," "Penelope's Charity Auction," "High School Musical 3," "Iran So Far" (digital short), "Read to Achieve," "The Lyle Kane Show," "The Best of Solid Gold," "Ambiguously Gay Duo" (cartoon), "106 & Park," and "Great Moments in Guidance Counseling." Kanye West performed "Stronger", "Good Life", "Champion", and an improvised version of "Everything I Am."

Seth Rogen/Spoon

E2Seth Rogen/Spoon

67m7.0

Oct 6, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Andy Samberg! Sketches include "A Message from Kevin Federline," "Veritas Ultrasound HD," "2007 National Douchebag Championships," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Jeremy and Sasha," "Fred Thompson '08," "America's First Colonists," "Rowlf & The Swedish Chef," and "Mad Joe Dixon." Spoon performed "The Underdog" and "You Got Your Cherry Bomb."

Jon Bon Jovi/Foo Fighters

E3Jon Bon Jovi/Foo Fighters

67m5.0

Oct 13, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Amy Poehler! Sketches include "Burlington, VT 1985," "Ohhhhh!," "A Visit with Former Vice President Al Gore," "People Getting Punched Before Eating" (digital short), "Actober.com (ALCS)," "La Rivista Della Televisione," "The Captain's Purse," "Actober.com (NLCS)," "Notre Dame Football," "Natural Disaster," and "Iconoclasts." Bon Jovi performed "Lost Highway" and "Who Says You Can't Go Home"; Foo Fighters performed "The Pretender."

Brian Williams/Feist

E4Brian Williams/Feist

67m7.0

Nov 3, 2007

Live from New York, it's... Senator Barack Obama! Sketches include "Clintons' Halloween Party, "Maybelline for Men," "Bronx Beat," "Reilly's Way," "Publishers' Clearinghouse," "A Day in the Life of Brian Williams" (digital short), "Larry King Live," "iPhone," "Drexel University Debate," and "Dunham & Kirk." Feist performed "1-2-3-4" and "I Feel It All."

Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

E5Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

67m7.5

Feb 23, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "CNN-Univision Democratic Debate," "Annuale," "Rock of Love 2," "A Message for Old People" (Digital Short), "What's That Bitch Talking About?," "Celebrity Apprentice," "Ed Mahoney's Speech," "Virgania Harsen's Hot Air Balloons," "I Drink Your Milkshake," and "Lady Business." Carrie Underwood performed "All-American Girl" and "Flat on the Floor."

Ellen Page/Wilco

E6Ellen Page/Wilco

67m8.5

Mar 1, 2008

Juno star Ellen Page hosts; Wilco performs songs from their new album, Sky Blue Sky.

Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

E7Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

67m7.5

Mar 8, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Amy Adams! Sketches include "Clinton Attack Ad," "Mirror Image," "Green Card Couple Therapy," "A New Superhero" (Digital Short), "Fierce: The Hot Mess Makeover Show," "Penelope in Driving " "Dr. Uncle Jimmy's," "Roger Clemens Presents," "The Best of the Tookie Stiles Show," and "Dancing Galpals." Vampire Weekend performed "A-Punk" and "M79."

Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey

E8Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey

67m7.5

Mar 15, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Bill Hader! Sketches include "Spitzer & Associates," "MacGruber" (two parts), "What's Your Situation?," "Adam Grossman at Benihana," "The Suze Orman Show," "Andy's Dad" (Digital Short), "Target Greatland," "NBC Special Report," "Clancy & Jackie," and "Internet Date." Mariah Carey performed "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" (featuring T-Pain).

Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco

E9Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco

67m7.0

Apr 5, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond and Amy Poehler! Sketches include "The Clintons' Income," "Annuale," "Grease Rehearsals," "Kevin's Farewell Party," "Laser Cats 3-D" (Digital Short), "Excited Sue," "Walken Family Reunion," "Indoor Gardening Tips," "Top Chef," and "Larry King Live." Panic at the Disco performed "Nine in the Afternoon" and "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies." Mariah Carey performed "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" (featuring T-Pain).

E10Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

67m8.0

Apr 12, 2008

Shia LaBeouf/My Morning Jacket

E11Shia LaBeouf/My Morning Jacket

67m7.0

May 17, 2008

Steve Carell/Usher

E12Steve Carell/Usher

67m6.0

May 17, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Steve Carell! Sketches include "Pounder School Commencement Ceremony," "The Democratic Primaries," "Deal or No Deal," "Two A-Holes Do Karaoke," "The Japanese Office" (Digital Short), "McCain 2008," "The Charlie Flitt Show," "American Red Cross," and "Bless This Child." Usher performed "This Ain't Sex" and "Love in This Club, Part 1" (featuring Young Jeezy).

The thirty-fourth season of the variety series Saturday Night Live began airing in 2008 and concluded in 2009 on NBC. This season of Saturday Night Live consisted of 22 episodes, in an attempt to compensate for episodes lost during the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. This made it the longest season since the show's second season. The season began on September 13, 2008 on NBC, with Olympic swimming gold medalist Michael Phelps as host and Tina Fey appearing as Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, alongside Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton, and rapper Lil Wayne as the musical guest. The show scored its highest-rated premiere since September 2001 and is the second most-watched SNL ever. The season premiere date of September 13 was earlier than the premiere date for previous seasons, which typically have started during the final weekend of September or in early October. However, a month later, the show drew its highest ratings in over 14 years when the real Sarah Palin appeared. SNL had 17 million viewers during its first half-hour. Before the start of the season the cast remained mostly unchanged except for the addition of Bobby Moynihan. Moynihan came to SNL as a performer with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater; in season 33, Moynihan and Wilson were among the group of Upright Citizens Brigade performers SNL auditioned mid-season while the show was looking for a new cast member to join after the writers' strike in early 2008. Moynihan did not make the cut in his season 33 audition, but instead ended up being invited back for another audition shortly before this season started. Wilson remained a featured player.

Michael Phelps/Lil Wayne

E1Michael Phelps/Lil Wayne

67m5.5

Sep 13, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! Sketches include "A Non-Partisan Message from Governor Palin and Senator Clinton," "Quiz Bowl," "Jar Glove," "Swim Team Pep Talk," "Stacia and Cousin Craig," "The Charles Barkley Show," "T-Mobile," "Space Olympics 3022" (Digital Short), "Mark Payne," and "The Michael Phelps Diet." Lil' Wayne performed "Got Money" (featuring Mack Maine) and "Lollipop."

James Franco/Kings of Leon

E2James Franco/Kings of Leon

67m7.5

Sep 20, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "McCain Voiceovers," "The Cougar Den," "Agent 420," "Simpson Jury Selection," "Murray Hill" (Digital Short), "The Looker," "New York Times Reporters," "Of Mice and Men," "Yankee Stadium Stories" (film), and "James and Willam Dafoe." Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody."

Anna Faris/Duffy

E3Anna Faris/Duffy

67m7.5

Sep 27, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Tina Fey! Sketches include "Sarah Palin Interview," "New Friends," "The First Presidential Debate," "Rowboat Date," "Scores," "Deep House Dish," "Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement," and "Superior Ex-Boyfriend." Duffy performed "Mercy" and "Stepping Stone."

Anne Hathaway/The Killers

E4Anne Hathaway/The Killers

67m7.3

Oct 4, 2008

Sketches include "The Vice Presidential Debate," "The Lawrence Welk Show," "The Wall Street Bailout," "Nightclub Flirting," "Extreme Activities Competition" (Digital Short), "Mary Poppins," "Sioux City News 3," "Mark Wahlberg Talks to Animals," "Pretending To Be Gay," and "The Less Provocactive Songs of Katy Perry." The Killers performed "Human" and "Spaceman."

E5Josh Brolin/Adele

67m7.0

Oct 18, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Gov. Sarah Palin! Sketches include "Palin on Palin," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Sue and the Engagement," "The Suze Orman Show," "Mark and Andy Backstage," "I'm No Angel," "Fart Face," "Narc School," "ReadiTrade.com," "New York Underground" (film), and "Fall Foliage." Adele performed "Chasing Pavements" and "Cold Shoulder."

Jon Hamm/Coldplay

E6Jon Hamm/Coldplay

67m7.7

Oct 25, 2008

Jon Hamm/Coldplay is the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. It originally aired on October 25, 2008.

Ben Affleck/David Cook

E7Ben Affleck/David Cook

67m7.0

Nov 1, 2008

Ben Affleck Hosts, special guest John McCain, and your musical guest is Dave Cook.

Paul Rudd/Beyonce

E8Paul Rudd/Beyonce

67m8.0

Nov 15, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Vice President-elect Joe Biden," "Sproingo," "Kissing Family," "Scared Straight," "Everyone's a Critic" (Digital Short), "Tom and Tonya Peoples," "Garden Party Road Trip," "Beyonce Video Shoot," "Suicide Negotiation," "Proposition 8," and "Clearing the Air" (film). Beyonce performed "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies."

Tim McGraw/Ludacris/T-Pain

E9Tim McGraw/Ludacris/T-Pain

67m5.0

Nov 22, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "The Big Three Automakers," "Clear Rite," "Dateline NBC," "Turkey Chase," "Live Another Death," "Blizzard Man," "Jeff Montgomery," "Dale Britches' Down-Home Phony Phone Calls," and "Mark Payne."

John Malkovich/T.I.

E10John Malkovich/T.I.

67m7.0

Dec 6, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond and Amy Poehler! Sketches include "Secretary Clinton," "Gas Right," "Sexy Shannon," "Obama Keeps It Cool" (film), "La Rivista Della Televisione," "Virgania Horsen's Pony Express" (Digital Short), "Calculators," "The Lost Works of Judy Blume," "Jizz In My Pants" (Digital Short), and "J'Accuzzi." T.I. performed "Whatever You Like" and "Swing Ya Rag" (featuring Swizz Beatz).

Hugh Laurie/Kanye West

E11Hugh Laurie/Kanye West

67m6.5

Dec 13, 2008

Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Blagojevich Testimony," "Bronx Beat," "Sarcastic Christmas Dinner," "Culhane Wedding Toasts," "Magical Lamps," "Cat Christmas Letter," and "Cookie Crimes" (Digital Short). Kayne West performed "Love Lockdown" and "Heartless."

Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift

E12Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift

67m7.0

Jan 10, 2009

Actor Neil Patrick Harris hosts; Taylor Swift performs "Love Story" and "Forever & Always." Sketches include "The Rachel Maddow Show," "The Today Show," "Save Broadway," "Penelope in Group Therapy," "Digital Short: Doogie Howser Theme Song," "Weekend Update" with guests Charles Barkley and Will Forte, "Two First Names," "Air Traffic Controllers Fran and Freba," "Frost/Other People," and "Whopper Virgins."

Rosario Dawson/Fleet Foxes

E13Rosario Dawson/Fleet Foxes

67m7.0

Jan 17, 2009

Actress Rosario Dawson hosts; Fleet Foxes perform "Mykonos" and "Blue Ridge Mountains." Sketches include "Vice President Dick Cheney: The Final Interview," "North American Savings Commercial," "Da Learnin' Train," "Guantánamo Bay Liquidation Sale," "Aladdin and Jasmine's Anniversary," "Digital Short: Singing Narrator," "Gilly," "Weekend Update" with guests Bernard Madoff, Judy Grimes, and Larry the Goose, "La Policia Mexicana," "The View," and "Good Excuse!"

Steve Martin/Jason Mraz

E14Steve Martin/Jason Mraz

67m7.0

Jan 31, 2009

Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio

E15Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio

67m7.0

Feb 7, 2009

Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers

E16Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers

67m8.0

Feb 14, 2009

Actor Alec Baldwin hosts; Jonas Brothers perform "Tonight" and "Video Girl." Sketches include "Republican Congressional Leadership Meeting," "The Fourth Jonas Brother," "The Cougar Den," "Digital Short: The Jonas Brothers' Secret," "Sir Mix-a-Lot's Photo Shop," "Weekend Update" with guests Oscar Rogers, Angelina Jolie, Angie Tempura, and Joaquin Phoenix, "Vincent Price's Valentine's Day Special," "Planning a Meeting," "Wii," "Chewable Pampers Commercial," "Virgania Horsen's Hot Air Balloon Rides," and "First Coughs."

Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne

E17Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne

67m7.5

Mar 7, 2009

Sketches include "1-800-IDEAS?," "MacGruber" (three parts), "The Rock Obama," "Activia Testimonials," "Hawaiians," "Game Time with Dave and Gary," "NBC Promos," and "Lighthouse Date."

Tracy Morgan/Kelly Clarkson

E18Tracy Morgan/Kelly Clarkson

67m6.0

Mar 14, 2009

Seth Rogen/Phoenix

E19Seth Rogen/Phoenix

67m

Apr 4, 2009

Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

E20Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

67m8.0

Apr 11, 2009

Justin Timberlake/Ciara

E21Justin Timberlake/Ciara

67m8.0

May 9, 2009

Will Ferrell/Green Day

E22Will Ferrell/Green Day

67m6.2

May 16, 2009

Host Will Ferrell; Green Day performs; Norm Macdonald, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Tom Hanks, Anne Hathaway and Paul Rudd also appear.

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-fifth season during the 2009–2010 television season on NBC. This season began on September 26, 2009 and ended on May 15, 2010. A total of 22 episodes were broadcast during the show's eight-month-long season, which included a two-week break in February due to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The season was accompanied by three prime-time episodes of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday and three prime-time SNL clip shows. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Darrell Hammond, the last cast member from the 1990s, left the show after a record 14 seasons in the cast. Featured players Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson were both let go from the show before the start of the season. To fill their absence the show brought in two new featured players, Nasim Pedrad and Jenny Slate. Abby Elliott and Bobby Moynihan continued as featured players. A notable moment of the season was when an internet campaign was created to get actress Betty White to host an episode of the show. The campaign was started in early 2010 on Facebook and the group was called "Betty White to Host SNL!" The campaign was successful, and White became the oldest person ever to host the show. For White's episode, Lorne Michaels brought back former cast members Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and Molly Shannon. The episode garnered its highest ratings in over a year. with a rating of 5.8 in the 18–49 rating, demographic and with 12.1 million viewers overall.

Megan Fox / U2

E1Megan Fox / U2

67m4.3

Sep 26, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Gadhafi's Second Speech," "Bladdivon," "Flight Attendants," "Russian Brides," "SWAT Commander" (Digital Short), "Grady Wilson's Burning Up The Bedsheets," "Live Lounge," "Biker Chick Chat," "Megan's Roommate" (Digital Short), and "Your Mom Talks to Megan Fox While You Get Ready." U2 performed "Breathe," "Moment of Surrender," and "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)."

Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

E2Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

67m7.7

Oct 3, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Checklist," "Mostly Garbage Dog Food," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Throw It On The Ground" (Digital Short), "Mike's Fountainry," "Deep House Dish," "So You Commited a Crime... And You Think You Can Dance?," "International Masterworks," and "Bubble Dresses Backstage." Lady Gaga performed "Paparazzi" and a medley of "LoveGame," "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face."

Drew Barrymore / Regina Spektor

E3Drew Barrymore / Regina Spektor

67m6.5

Oct 10, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Nobel," "Gilly and Gigli," "Celebrity Ghost Stories," "University of Westfield," "La Rivista Della Televisione," "Tampax to the Max Ladies' Billards, 1991," "Cooking Al Fresco with Fran and Phil," "Larry King Live," "Brenda and Sean" (Digital Short), and "Debbie Turner Book Signing." Regina Spektor performed "Eet" and "The Calculation."

Gerard Butler / Shakira

E4Gerard Butler / Shakira

67m6.0

Oct 17, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Dwayne Johnson! Sketches include "The Return of 'The Rock' Obama," "Fuquay Satin's Grand Hoochie Skank Rose," "Game Time with Randy and Greg," "Beauty and the Beast," "300," "What's Up With That?," "Trina at the Ad Agency," and "Daveheart." Shakira performed "She Wolf" and "Did It Again."

Taylor Swift

E5Taylor Swift

67m7.2

Nov 7, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "Fox News Election Coverage," "Carter n' Sons BBQ," "The View," "Firelight" (Digital Short), "Hollywood Dish," "Teens Raising Awareness About Awful Parent Drivers," "Penelope at the Wedding," "Scared Straight," "Best Friends," and "Bunny Business." Taylor Swift performed "You Belong To Me" and "Untouchable."

January Jones / Black Eyed Peas

E6January Jones / Black Eyed Peas

67m5.0

Nov 14, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Biden's in Control," "Today," "Rear Window," "WIIX," "A Lady's Guide To Throwing a Party" (film), "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde," "Toilet Encounters" (Digital Short), and "Cloud Watching." The Black Eyed Peas performed "I Gotta Feeling," "Meet Me Halfway," and "Boom Boom Pow."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band

E7Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band

67m8.0

Nov 21, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Nasim Pedrad and Will Forte! Sketches include "Obama and Hu Jintao," "Movie Trailer Re-Cut: Palin 2012," "Secret Word," "A Girl Like Reba" (Digital Short), "The Mellow Show," "What's Up With That?," "Thanksgiving Dinner," "Woman To Woman," and "Say Anything." The Dave Matthews Band performed "You and Me" and "Shake Me Like a Monkey."

Blake Lively / Rihanna

E8Blake Lively / Rihanna

67m

Dec 5, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, and Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "Obama and the Salahis," "Carter 'n Sons," "Vagisil Superstars of Bowling Tournament 1989," "The Situation Room," "Shy Ronnie" (Digital Short), "Gossip Girl: Staten Island," "10th Annual Kickspit Underground Rock Festival," "Virginaca Hastings at Barney's," "UPS" (two parts), "Late Night with Chris Hansen," and "NASA Recruitment Office." Rihanna performed "Russian Roulette" and "Hard" (featuring Young Jeezy).

E9Taylor Lautner / Bon Jovi

67m

Dec 12, 2009

Sketches include "Gov. Sanford, Sen. Ensign, and Sen. Edwards," "Rose Bowl Shoot," "Sue and the Baby," "A Message from the PGA Tour" (three parts), "Middle School Jingle Jam," "Twilight Science Partners," "Yogurt Shop Flirting," and "Doorbells and More." Bon Jovi performed "Superman Tonight" and "When We Were Beautiful."

James Franco / Muse

E10James Franco / Muse

67m

Dec 19, 2009

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen and Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "The Lawrence Welk Show," "What Up With That?," "The Kissing Vogelczeks," "The Tizzle Wizzle Show" (Digital Short), "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Sigma Lambda Omega," "Vincent Price Christmas Special," "Tree Love," "Christmas Gift Meeting," and "Mark Wahlberg Talks to Christmas Animals." Muse performed "Uprising" and "Starlight."

Charles Barkley / Alicia Keys

E11Charles Barkley / Alicia Keys

67m

Jan 9, 2010

Former basketball star Charles Barkley comes back (after a 17-year gap) to host the first new episode of 2010; Alicia Keys (who last appeared on the first episode of season 27 with host Reese Witherspoon) comes back to perform "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" and "Empire State of Mind." Sketches include "The Situation Room," "Thomas Peepers Insurance," "Reel Quotes," "MacGruber" (three-part sketch), "Shana at the Ski Retreat," "Inside the NBA," "Weekend Update" with James Carville, Nicolas Cage, and Governor David Paterson, "The Haney Project," "Digital Short: Alicia Keys' Booty Call," "Scared Straight," and "Barkley's Bank."

Sigourney Weaver / The Ting Tings

E12Sigourney Weaver / The Ting Tings

67m

Jan 16, 2010

Sigourney Weaver comes back to host SNL after a 24-year gap between appearances (her first appearance was the 12th season premiere in 1986). Indie rock band The Ting Tings perform "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go." Sketches include "Larry King Live," "Grady Wilson's Fifty and Freaky," "Summer's Eve Lady Stars of Darts Championship 1988," "Digital Short: James Cameron's Laser Cats 5," "Disco Booty Junction," "Weekend Update" with Larry the Goose and Meryl Streep, "Avatar," "Riley," "Sigourney Weaver's Internet Addiction," and "Fire and Rice."

Jon Hamm / Michael Bublé

E13Jon Hamm / Michael Bublé

67m

Jan 30, 2010

Sketches include "State of the Union Cold Open," "Jon Hamm Monologue," "1920s Party," an SNL digital short: "The Curse," "New Senator," "Sports Show," "Hamm and Buble," "Closet Organizer," "Court Stenographer," "Bar" and "Barnes & Noble."

Ashton Kutcher/Them Crooked Vultures

E14Ashton Kutcher/Them Crooked Vultures

67m

Feb 6, 2010

Actor Ashton Kutcher hosts; Them Crooked Vultures perform "Mind Eraser, No Chaser" and "New Fang." Sketches include "On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren," "Gertrude's Will," "The View," "Cialis for Threeways Commercial," "Roman Slave Boy," "Weekend Update" with guests Liam (a teenager who just woke up), Eliot Spitzer, Jean K. Jean, and Garth and Kat, "What Is Burn Notice?" "Access Hollywood's Oscar Coverage," "An Even-Tempered Apology from Rahm Emanuel," and "Wedding Band.

E15Jennifer Lopez

67m

Feb 27, 2010

Actress/musician Jennifer Lopez hosts and performs "Pieces" and "Starting Over." Sketches include "A Message from Quincy Jones," "Gyne-Lotrimin Ladies World Cup of Curling," "Digital Short: Flags of the World," "Hollywood Dish Interview," "Telemundo's Olympic Games Coverage," "Undercover Celebrity Boss," "Weekend Update" with guests Bobby Moynihan and Gov. David Paterson, "Besos y Lagrimas," "Office Romance," "Smash Mouth," "Car Horns and More," and "Closet Organizer."

E16Zach Galifianakis / Vampire Weekend

67m

Mar 6, 2010

Actor Zach Galifianakis hosts; Vampire Weekend performs "Cousins" and "Giving Up the Gun." Sketches include "Health Care Reform," "The Vogelchecks," "Bidet," "Zach Drops by the Set," "Today," "Weekend Update" with guests Mo'Nique and Will Forte, "What Up with That?" "The Situation Room," and "Pageant Talk."

E17Jude Law / Pearl Jam

67m

Mar 13, 2010

Actor Jude Law hosts; Pearl Jam performs "Just Breathe" and "Unthought Known." Sketches include "Eric Massa's Exit Interview," "Ford Commercial," "Secret Word," "Broadview Security," "Seville," "Digital Short: Boombox," "Weekend Update" with guests Whoopi Goldberg and Jerry Seinfeld, "The Twilight Zone," "Hamlet Auditions," "Kickspit Underground Rock Festival," "Court Stenographer," and "Talk Show with Ravish."

E18Tina Fey / Justin Bieber

67m

Apr 10, 2010

Sketches include "Obama Census Cold Open," "Brownie Husband," "Masters," "Sarah Palin Network," "Teacher," "Weekend Update," featuring Jason Sudeikis as the devil, "Women's News with Tina Fey," "Ruff, Rugged and Roker," "School Dance" and "Lolene."

E19Ryan Phillippe/Ke$ha

67m

Apr 17, 2010

E20Gabourey Sidibe/MGMT

67m

Apr 24, 2010

Actress Gabourey Sidibe hosts; MGMT performs "Flash Delirium" and "Brian Eno." Sketches include "A Message from the President of the United States ," "The Suze Orman Show," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" "Mrs. Johnson," "Digital Short: Cherry Battle," "I Did It in My Style," "Weekend Update" with guests Judy Grimes, Stefon, and John Mulaney, "Public Employee of the Year Awards," "Alarm Clocks and More," and "Hamilton."

Betty White/Jay-Z

E21Betty White/Jay-Z

67m8.0

May 8, 2010

Sketches include "Lawrence Welk Cold Open," "Betty White Monologue," "NPR," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Gingey," "Weekend Update," featuring Molly Shannon as Sally O'Malley and Betty White as Dottie Donigan, "Scared Straight" and "Census 2010."

E22Alec Baldwin/Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

67m

May 15, 2010

Sketches include "BP Oil Spill Cold Open," "Alec Baldwin Commencement Monologue," an SNL digital short: "Great Day," "Arizona Evenings," "Swim Team Awards," "Grady Wilson," "Timecrowave," "Some Big Shot" and "Snipers."

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-sixth season during the 2010–2011 television season on NBC. This season began on September 25, 2010 with former cast member Amy Poehler serving as host and Katy Perry as the musical guest, and ended on May 21, 2011 with Justin Timberlake serving as host and Lady Gaga as musical guest. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Will Forte, who had been with the show since 2002, announced on August 26, 2010 that he would be leaving the show. Featured player Jenny Slate was let go from the show after only one season. Abby Elliott and Bobby Moynihan were promoted to repertory status, becoming the first featured players to be promoted since 2006. The show hired four new cast members: Chicago improvisers Vanessa Bayer and Paul Brittain from ImprovOlympic; stand-up comic/impressionist Jay Pharoah; and comedic actor Taran Killam of The Groundlings, who, like Jeff Richards was a former cast member on SNL's rival sketch show, MADtv. This season also debuted a new animated feature voiced by former SNL cast members, called "Greetings from American America", created by former SNL head writer Fred Wolf.

Amy Poehler with Katy Perry

E1Amy Poehler with Katy Perry

67m7.7

Sep 25, 2010

America's long-running sketch comedy show returns for Season 36 with "SNL" alum Amy Poehler helming the cast and fielding kisses from Justin Timberlake. Sketches include Bronx Beat, Hair Restoration, Maternity Matters, Wedding Venue, and more.

Bryan Cranston with Kanye West

E2Bryan Cranston with Kanye West

67m4.0

Oct 2, 2010

Sketches include Rahm Emanuel Address Cold Open, Bryan Cranston Song Monologue, Pepto Bismol Ice, Miley Cyrus Show, What Up With That?, Shanna: Basketball Game, An SNL Digitial Short: Rescue Dogs 3-D, and Weekend Update.

E3Jane Lynch with Bruno Mars

67m7.2

Oct 9, 2010

Sketches include Ask Gloria Allred Cold Open, Jane Lynch Monologue, Facebook, New Boyfriend Talk Show, Christine O'Donnell Ad, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Relaxation Therapy, Returns & Exchanges and more.

Emma Stone with Kings of Leon

E4Emma Stone with Kings of Leon

67m5.5

Oct 23, 2010

Sketches include Obama & Reid Cold Open, Emma Stone Monologue, Baby Spanx, Makeover Show, Headline News Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Broke My Arm, The View, Wrangler Jeans Commercial, Weekend Update and more.

Jon Hamm with Rihanna

E5Jon Hamm with Rihanna

67m6.4

Oct 30, 2010

Rihanna performs "What's My Name" and "“Only Girl (In The World)" Sketches include Biden Cold Open, Jon Hamm Monologue, An SNL Digital Short: Ronnie And Clyde, Vincent Price Halloween, Back To The Future Screen Tests, I Didn't Ask For This, Highway Cops, Darlique & Barney, Dog in Purse

E6Scarlett Johansson with Arcade Fire

67m6.5

Nov 13, 2010

Sketches include G-20 Cold Open, 16 and Pregnant Spinoffs, Millionaire Matchmaker, Manuel Ortiz Show, Unstoppable Trailer, Hollywood Dish, Weekend Update including Jay & Jason as George W. Bush & Kanye West; Vanessa & Fredas, and more.

Anne Hathaway with Florence and the Machine

E7Anne Hathaway with Florence and the Machine

67m6.6

Nov 20, 2010

Sketches include Rachel Maddow Cold Open, Anne Hathaway Monologue, Message from the TSA, Miley Cyrus Show, Penelope Thanksgiving, Visiting the Queen, Weekend Update, Herb Welch, Black Friday, and Camel Tame.

Robert De Niro with Diddy-Dirty Money

E8Robert De Niro with Diddy-Dirty Money

67m5.8

Dec 4, 2010

Sketches include WikiLeaks Cold Open, New York Monologue, Book Ad, What Up With That, Mr. Produce, An SNL Digital Short: Party at Mr. Bernard's, Weekend Update, Movie Fan, Blizzard Man, Vinny Talks to De Niro, Hair Restoration, and more.

Paul Rudd with Paul McCartney

E9Paul Rudd with Paul McCartney

67m7.5

Dec 11, 2010

Sketches include Obama Address Cold Open, Paul Monologue, Cat Cuisine, Kissing Family, What's That Name, Message From MasterCard, Sexually Speaking, Weekend Update, Field Day, and Ice Show at the Garden (Meryl Streep on Ice).

Jeff Bridges with Eminem & Lil Wayne

E10Jeff Bridges with Eminem & Lil Wayne

67m6.3

Dec 18, 2010

Sketches include White House Christmas Party Cold Open, Christmas Song Monologue (Silver Bells with Cookie Monster), A Message From Mark Zuckerberg, Miley Cyrus Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Just Had Sex, Larry King Live and more.

E11Jim Carrey with The Black Keys

67m7.4

Jan 8, 2011

Sketches include Bloomberg Cold Open, Jim Carrey Monologue, Hair Restoration, Black Swan, Finding Your Power (Healing Conversations), Grady Wilson's Tantric N' Tasty, Worst of Soul Train, Weekend Update, Amusement Park Ride and more.

Gwyneth Paltrow with Cee Lo Green

E12Gwyneth Paltrow with Cee Lo Green

67m7.8

Jan 15, 2011

Sketches include Fox News Cold Open, Country Monologue, The Cape Promo, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Andy & Pee Wee's Night Out, Bar Mitzvah Songs, Record Meeting, Weekend Update, Fresh Prince Lost Episodes, ESPN Deportes, and more.

Jesse Eisenberg with Nicki Minaj

E13Jesse Eisenberg with Nicki Minaj

67m8.2

Jan 29, 2011

Sketches include Bachmann Address Cold Open, Eisenberg Monologue featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Estromaxx, Mister Wizard, Herb Welch, An SNL Digital Short: The Creep featuring Nicki Minaj, Weekend Update, Bride of Blackenstein, MTV Skins, and more.

Dana Carvey with Linkin Park

E14Dana Carvey with Linkin Park

67m8.0

Feb 5, 2011

Sketches include Wayne's World Cold Open featuring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey Monologue, Sleepmate Pro, Church Chat featuring Justin Bieber, Teen Crisis Hotline, The Roommate featuring Justin Bieber, Weekend Update, Pageant Preview, and more.

Russell Brand with Chris Brown

E15Russell Brand with Chris Brown

67m7.8

Feb 12, 2011

Sketches include O'Reilly/Obama Cold Open, Russell Monologue, Spider-Man Lawsuit, Vacation Giveaway, British Movie Trailer, Royal Taster, Chris Brown "Yeah 3X", Weekend Update, and more.

Miley Cyrus with The Strokes

E16Miley Cyrus with The Strokes

67m6.3

Mar 5, 2011

Sketches include Winning It Cold Open, Miley Perfect Monologue, Baby Spanx, Our Time with Taboo & Apl De App, Disney Channel Acting School, Miley Cyrus Show, The Strokes "Under Cover of Darkness," Weekend Update, and more.

Zach Galifianakis with Jessie J.

E17Zach Galifianakis with Jessie J.

67m8.0

Mar 12, 2011

Sketches include March Madness Cold Open, partial Zach Monologue, The Talk, Comedy Tour, Scared Straight, Digital Short: Zach Looks for a New Assistant, Weekend Update, Canadian Entertainment Show, Corn Syrup Commercial, and Titanic.

E18Elton John with Leon Russell

67m4.2

Apr 2, 2011

Sketches include Lawrence Welk Cold Open, Elton John Monologue, ESPN Classic: Ladies Shot Put, Knights of the Realm, An SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats #6, Elton John & Leon Russell: "Hey Ahab", Weekend Update, Elton Visits the Queen, and more.

E19Helen Mirren with Foo Fighters

67m5.7

Apr 9, 2011

Sketches include Presidential Address Cold Open, Celebrity Taxes, An SNL Digital Short: Helen Mirren's Magic Bosom, Fox and Friends, Mary Shelley, Foo Fighters "Rope," Weekend Update, Underground Festival - Easter, The Roosevelts, and more.

E20Tina Fey with Ellie Goulding

67m7.7

May 7, 2011

Sketches include Osama Cold Open, Mother's Message Monologue, GOP Debate, Mermaid, An SNL Digital Short: Jack Sparrow, Weekend Update, Birthing Class, Bedelia - Sleepover, Pregnant in Heels, Discount Prom Wear, and Hallmark Mother's Day.

Ed Helms with Paul Simon

E21Ed Helms with Paul Simon

67m6.0

May 14, 2011

Sketches include The Situation Room, Corn Syrup Producers of America, What up with that?, The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil, Wild World, One-Take Tony, Ann-Margret Tries To Throw A Wad Of Paper Into A Trashcan, and A Republican Candidate.

Justin Timberlake with Lady Gaga

E22Justin Timberlake with Lady Gaga

67m8.0

May 21, 2011

Sketches include Rikers Island, Liquorville, WXPD News, Three-Way (Digital Short), What's That Name?, Merry-Go-Love Tunnel, Secret Word and The Barry Gibbs Talk Show. Lady Gaga performs "The Edge of Glory", "Judas" and "Born This Way".

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-seventh season during the 2011–2012 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 24, 2011 with host Alec Baldwin, who returned to host for a record sixteenth time and with musical guest Radiohead and ended on May 19, 2012 with host and musical guest Mick Jagger. The season began with minimal changes to the cast, as everyone from the prior year returned. The only major change that occurred was Nasim Pedrad being upgraded from being a featured player to repertory status. Kate McKinnon joined the cast midseason, as a featured player for the last 5 episodes of the season, making her debut on April 7, 2012. McKinnon's addition was announced March 28, 2012. McKinnon is SNL's first openly gay cast member hired since Terry Sweeney in 1985, and the show's first openly gay female cast member. This would be the final season for seven-year vets Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005. As well, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, would be let go from the show after four seasons. Second year featured player Paul Brittain also exited abruptly halfway through the season, making his final appearance on January 14, 2012.

Alec Baldwin with Radiohead

E1Alec Baldwin with Radiohead

67m6.0

Sep 24, 2011

Radiohead performs "Lotus Flower" and "Staircase." Sketches include Either the 7th or 8th Debate, Red Flag, All My Children Wrap Party, WDHX 19 Buffalo, Who's on Top?, Top Gun Screentests, Child Psychologist, and Angels in the Trenches.

Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum

E2Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum

67m6.7

Oct 1, 2011

Lady Antebellum performs "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss." Sketches include The Lawrence Welk Show, Lil Poundcake, Arlene and Tim, Stomp, The Comments Section, Rock's Way, Hidden Valley Ranch Product Testing, and The Tap.

Ben Stiller with Foster The People

E3Ben Stiller with Foster The People

67m6.5

Oct 8, 2011

Foster the People perform "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Houdini" with Kenny G on soprano sax. Sketches include Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Lincoln Financial Group (three parts), Fox & Friends, The Best of Both Worlds, V-Necks (Digital Short), Shanna's Halloween Party, Columbus Day Aassblast, Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories, and Tinyballs.

Anna Faris with Drake

E4Anna Faris with Drake

67m5.5

Oct 15, 2011

Drake performs “Headlines” and “Make Me Proud” with guest Nicki Minaj. Sketches include "Mayor Bloomberg," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "What's Wrong With Tanya?!" "Interview with Drake" (Digital Short), "Yet Another GOP Debate," "Sip n' Soda," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now," "Foppish Cecil," and "Ferrari Calendar."

Charlie Day with Maroon 5

E5Charlie Day with Maroon 5

67m7.0

Nov 5, 2011

Maroon 5 performs "Moves Like Jagger" and "My Heart'sa Stereo" (feat. Travis McCoy). Sketches include "The Ghost of Moammer Ghadafi," "Kim's Fairytale Divorce," "The Dr. Oz Show," "Greek God Meeting," "Getting Freaky with Cee-Lo Green," "Kings of Catchphrase Comedy, Volume 2," "Because of One Dolphin," "Seinfeld Apartment Murder," and "Lil' Poundcake."

Emma Stone with Coldplay

E6Emma Stone with Coldplay

67m7.7

Nov 12, 2011

Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).

Jason Segel with Florence and the Machine

E7Jason Segel with Florence and the Machine

67m7.5

Nov 19, 2011

Florence + The Machine perform "Shake It Off" and "No Light No Light." Sketches include "Romney: Raw & Unleashed," "Red Flag," "Replacing Regis," "Kemper-Pedic," "Vogelchek Thanksgiving," "Mitch's Retirement Party," "A New Jack Thanksgiving," "Seducing Women Through Chess" (Digital Short), "Andre the Giant Chooses An Ice Cream Flavor," and "Blue Jean Committee."

Steve Buscemi with The Black Keys

E8Steve Buscemi with The Black Keys

67m7.0

Dec 3, 2011

The Black Keys perform "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling." Skits include: Presidential Address, Frozen Mexican Dinner, The Miley Cyrus Show, The Dark Knight Sneaks Up on Gordon, The Mystery of the Chopped-Up Guy, Central Cougars, Playskool Surprise, Ed Vincent’s Sex Symposium, Happy Holidays From Sheila and Sheila.

Katy Perry with Robyn

E9Katy Perry with Robyn

67m7.3

Dec 10, 2011

Robyn performs “Call Your Girlfriend” and “Dancing On My Own” Skits include: On The Record, J Pop America Fun Time Now, The Apocalypse, Kalle, Two Best Friends, Doggie Duty, Kate Middleton Pregnancy, Politics Nation, Lounge Act Soul Mate.

Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé

E10Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé

67m7.0

Dec 17, 2011

Michael Bublé performs “A Holly, Jolly Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Skits include: Sully and Denise, Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, Michael Bublé Christmas Duets, Mirror Sketch, 1920s Party, Half Jewish, Half Italian, Completely Neurotic, Seasons Greetings From Saturday Night Live, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Regional Production of “War Horse, Tebow and Jesus.

Charles Barkley with Kelly Clarkson

E11Charles Barkley with Kelly Clarkson

67m3.3

Jan 7, 2012

Kelly Clarkson performs “What Doesn’t Kill You” and “Mr. Know It All” Skits include: A Message From Rick Santorum, Chantix, Inside The NBA, White People Problems, ESPN Bowl Madness, Joanne, Charles Barkley’s Post Game Translator, Lord Wyndemere, The 17th Annual Adult Video Awards, Convoluted Jerry (digital short), Mayan Calendar.

Daniel Radcliffe with Lana Del Rey

E12Daniel Radcliffe with Lana Del Rey

67m5.5

Jan 14, 2012

Lana Del Ray performs “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans” Skits include: Ricky Gervais: Awards Host, Target Lady, You Can Do Anything!, Spin the Bottle, The Delaware Fellas, Hogwarts 2020, X27B Theater, Glenda Okones, The Jay Pharoah Show, Concord Exit Poll

Channing Tatum with Bon Iver

E13Channing Tatum with Bon Iver

67m7.0

Feb 4, 2012

Bon Iver performs “Holocene” and “Beth/Rest” Skits include: Newt Gingrich, Moon President, It’s Getting Freaky with Cee Lo Green, Downton Abbey on Spike, NBC NFL Promo, Secret Word, Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah, Tom Brady in Ruby Tuesday, Go-Tech Flex (With Thumbpulse), Bongo’s Clown Room

Zooey Deschanel with Karmin

E14Zooey Deschanel with Karmin

67m7.7

Feb 11, 2012

Karmin performs “Brokenhearted” and “I Told You So” Skits include: Chrysler Ad II, Piers Morgan Tonight, Les Jeunes De Paris, Chrysler Ad III, Daily Post, 1941, Chrysler Ad IV, Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel, Verizon Commercial, Crab Blast 2012, We’re Gonna Make Technology Hump, Letters Between Sisters.

Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells

E15Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells

67m8.0

Feb 18, 2012

Sleigh Bells perform “Comeback Kid" and “End of the Line" Skits include: New York Sports Now, Bronx Beat, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Laughs, Beyonce and Jay Z, What’s Up With That?, Super Showcase, A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama, How’s He Doing?

Lindsay Lohan with Jack White

E16Lindsay Lohan with Jack White

67m6.0

Mar 3, 2012

Jack White performs “Love Interruption" and "Sixteen Saltines" Skits include: The Real Housewives of Disney, 2012 Psychic Awards, Scared Straight, Deliquent Girl Teen Gang, Big Afro Wedding Invitation, B108FM, Housesitter, Rude Buddha, A Weird Guy By A Fire

Jonah Hill with The Shins

E17Jonah Hill with The Shins

67m6.8

Mar 10, 2012

The Shins perform “Simple Song" and “It’s Only Life” Skits include: Benihana, Science Finders, J-Pop America Funtime Now!, Primate Research Center, Liza Minelli Tries To Turn Off A Lamp, Anniversary Orchestra

Sofia Vergara with One Direction

E18Sofia Vergara with One Direction

67m7.5

Apr 7, 2012

One Direction perform "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing" and appeared in "The Manuel Ortiz Show" sketch. Skits include:Just Friends Booty Shorts, Bein’ Quirky With Zooey Deschanel, Almost Pizza, Channel 5 Action News Team Promo, It's Gilly, The Manuel Ortiz Show, Lil’ Poundcake, Watch What Happens Live, Pantene Commercial, 74th Annual Hunger Games.

Josh Brolin with Gotye

E19Josh Brolin with Gotye

67m6.2

Apr 14, 2012

Gotye performs “Somebody I Used To Know" (with Kimbra) and “Eyes Wide Open" Skits include Game of Thrones Behind The Scenes, The Californians, America’s Next Top Empire State of Mind Parody Artist, Laser Cats, Piers Morgan Tonight, Slow Motion Hallway, Somebody That I Used To Know, Booker T Washington High Prom

Eli Manning with Rihanna

E20Eli Manning with Rihanna

67m6.3

May 5, 2012

Rihanna performs "Talk That Talk" and "Where Have You Been" Sketches include Fox and Friends, Mother’s Day Gift, Madden Motion Capture, Bananagram Murder Trial, Little Brothers, WXPD News, Tanning Mom, What Is This, Helga Lately, Illusions, TCM: The Essentials

Will Ferrell with Usher

E21Will Ferrell with Usher

67m7.0

May 12, 2012

Usher performs "Scream" and "Climax" Skits include: Nasaflu, Wilson High School Alternative Prom, ESPN Classic, The 100th Digital Short, 2012 Funkytown Debate, Broadway Sizzle, Vince and Angela’s 25th Anniversary

Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters

E22Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters

67m6.5

May 19, 2012

Mick Jagger performs "The Last Time" with Arcade Fire, "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll" with Foo Fighters, and a duo with Jeff Beck. Skits include: The Lawrence Welk Show, Secret Word, Karaoke Champ, Lazy Sunday 2, Politics Nation, So You Think You Can Dance At An Outdoor Music Festival, The Californians, Graduation Day.

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-eighth season during the 2012–2013 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 15, 2012, with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean. The season came to a close on May 18, 2013 with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005, decided not to return following the end of the previous season. As well, prior to the start of the season, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, was let go after four seasons on the show. Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah were upgraded to repertory status. To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, and Cecily Strong as the replacements. According to the official press release, "Bryant trained at the iO Chicago, Annoyance Theatre and she was also part of the ensemble that performed on the Second City E.T.C Stage. Robinson also trained at the The Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong has also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".

Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

E1Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

67m6.3

Sep 15, 2012

Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

E2Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

67m7.5

Sep 22, 2012

Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".

Daniel Craig with Muse

E3Daniel Craig with Muse

67m4.5

Oct 6, 2012

Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."

Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

E4Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

67m6.8

Oct 13, 2012

Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

Bruno Mars

E5Bruno Mars

67m7.6

Oct 20, 2012

Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".

Louis C.K. with fun.

E6Louis C.K. with fun.

67m6.8

Nov 3, 2012

Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".

Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

E7Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

67m7.5

Nov 10, 2012

Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".

Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

E8Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

67m7.0

Nov 17, 2012

Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".

Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

E9Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

67m7.0

Dec 8, 2012

Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

Martin Short with Paul McCartney

E10Martin Short with Paul McCartney

67m7.5

Dec 15, 2012

Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

E11Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

67m5.5

Jan 19, 2013

Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

E12Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

67m6.3

Jan 26, 2013

Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

Justin Bieber

E13Justin Bieber

67m4.8

Feb 9, 2013

Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

E14Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

67m7.3

Feb 16, 2013

Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

E15Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

67m5.3

Mar 2, 2013

Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

Justin Timberlake

E16Justin Timberlake

67m7.8

Mar 9, 2013

Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

E17Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

67m7.7

Apr 6, 2013

Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

Vince Vaughn with Miguel

E18Vince Vaughn with Miguel

67m6.0

Apr 13, 2013

Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

E19Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

67m7.3

May 4, 2013

Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

E20Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

67m7.0

May 11, 2013

Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

Ben Affleck with Kanye West

E21Ben Affleck with Kanye West

67m4.5

May 18, 2013

Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.

Saturday Night Live premiered its thirty-ninth season during the 2013–14 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 28, 2013, with host Tina Fey and musical guest Arcade Fire, and concluded on May 17, 2014, with host Andy Samberg and musical guest St. Vincent.

Tina Fey with Arcade Fire

E1Tina Fey with Arcade Fire

67m8.5

Sep 28, 2013

Cold Open: Affordable Care Act Sketches: Airport, New Cast Member or Arcade Fire?, Cinema Classics, Manolo Blahnik Pretaped: Girls, E-Meth, Rick's Model T's

Miley Cyrus

E2Miley Cyrus

67m6.6

Oct 5, 2013

Cold Opening: VMAs Backstage Sketches: 50 Shades of Grey Auditions, Girlfriends Talk Show, We Did Stop, Piers Morgan Live, Cheer Squad, Mornin' Miami, Poetry Class, Miley Sex Tape

Bruce Willis with Katy Perry

E3Bruce Willis with Katy Perry

67m7.0

Oct 12, 2013

Cold Open: NASA Shutdown Sketches: Black Ops, The Ol' Barbershop, Boy Dance Party, The Lady Gaga Show, Armageddon, Centauri Vodka, Protective Son, Sigma Commercials: 24-hour Energy For Dating Actresses, E-meth

Edward Norton with Janelle Monáe

E4Edward Norton with Janelle Monáe

67m7.2

Oct 26, 2013

Cold Open: Obamacare Website Sketches: School Visit, Steve Harvey, Critter Control, Drug Deal, 12 Years Not a Slave, Ruth's Chris, Halloween Candy Commercials: Autumn's Eve Pumpkin Spice Douche, The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruder

Kerry Washington with Eminem

E5Kerry Washington with Eminem

67m8.0

Nov 2, 2013

Cold Open: Oval Office Sketches: Career Week, My Girl, How's He Doing?, Miss Universe Moscow 2013, Cartoon Catchphrase, Fall Carnival, Date or Diss, Ice Cream

Lady Gaga

E6Lady Gaga

67m8.0

Nov 16, 2013

Cold Open: Rob Ford Sketch: Anti-Depressant, Kimye Talk Show, Co-op Board, Spotlightz Acting Camp, Blockbusters, 4th Grade Talent Show, Red Zone

Josh Hutcherson with Haim

E7Josh Hutcherson with Haim

67m8.0

Nov 23, 2013

Cold Open: Pier Morgan Live Sketches: Josie, Office Boss, Best Buy, Dancing, Bugs, Girlfriends Talk Show, Turkey Dinner Date, Matchbox 3 Musical Act: Haim

Paul Rudd with One Direction

E8Paul Rudd with One Direction

67m8.0

Dec 7, 2013

Cold Open: The Sound of Music Condensed Sketches: Bill Brasky, Dan Charles, The Lawrence Welk Show, Politics Nation, Divorce Meeting, Michalangelo's David, White Christmas, Santa's Elves, 28 Miles Away Musical Act: One Direction

John Goodman with Kings of Leon

E9John Goodman with Kings of Leon

67m6.0

Dec 14, 2013

Cold Open: Nelson Madela Funeral Sketches: Guy Fieri Holiday Special, Three Wise Guys, Shopping at H&M, Snowflakes Dance, Genevieve, Fire Safety, Hallmark Christmas Movies, The Christmas Whistle, Last Call Musical Act: Kings of Leon

Jimmy Fallon with Justin Timberlake

E10Jimmy Fallon with Justin Timberlake

67m9.0

Dec 21, 2013

Cold Open: Wrappinville Sketches: Celebrity Family Feud, The Barry Gibb Talk Show, Waking Up With Kimye, A Christmas Carol, It's Cold Outside Commercials: Now That's What I Call Christmas

Drake

E11Drake

67m

Jan 18, 2014

Cold Open: Piers Morgan Tonight Sketches: Mazel Tov Aubrey, Hip Hop Classics: Before They Were Stars, Nancy Grace, New Years Resoultuion, Pajama Party, Indiana Jones Spectacular, Detention, Morning' Miami, I Know

Jonah Hill with Bastille

E12Jonah Hill with Bastille

67m

Jan 25, 2014

Cold Open: Heterosexual figure skating Sketches: Adam Grossman, Couples Quiz, Sweetland Ranch, Dinner at the Boss' Pretaped: Hitmen, Me, Inside SoCal Commectial: Lamborghini Musical Act: Bastille

Melissa McCarthy with Imagine Dragons

E13Melissa McCarthy with Imagine Dragons

67m

Feb 1, 2014

Cold Open: Halftime Spectacular Sketches: Women's Group, Guess That Phrase!, Art Exhibit, Girlfriends Talks Show, Summer of Diane Pretaped: CVS, Delaware 1 News Special Report, Super Champions Music: Imagine Dragons

Jim Parsons with Beck

E14Jim Parsons with Beck

67m8.0

Mar 1, 2014

Cold Open: Ellen Sketches: The Killer Files, Oscar Profile: 12 Years a Slave, Murder Mystery Dinner, Spotlightz: Acting Camp for Serious Kids!, Elevator Stink, Dwayne's Birthday Pretaped: Peter Pan, Bird Bible Music: Beck

Lena Dunham with The National

E15Lena Dunham with The National

67m

Mar 8, 2014

Cold Open:Crimea Taken Sketches: Scandal, What's Poppin', What Are You Even doing? You're Being Crazy, Jewellery Patry, Pimpin' with Katt Williams Pretaped: Ooh Child, Girl Eve, Will Smith E-mails Music: The National

Louis C.K. with Sam Smith

E16Louis C.K. with Sam Smith

67m

Mar 29, 2014

Cold Open: ObamaCare Website Sketches: Black Jeopardy, Baby CEO, Mr. Big Stuff, Doctor's Office, Detective Brock, Dave & Stacy Pretaped: Chris Fitzpatrick for Kentwood High School ASB President Sam Smith performs "Stay With Me" and "Lay Me Down".

Anna Kendrick with Pharrell Williams

E17Anna Kendrick with Pharrell Williams

67m8.0

Apr 5, 2014

Cold Open: Congressional Hearing Sketches: Fox & Friends, The Little Mermaid, Les Jeunes de Paris, Norfolk Zoo Field Trip, Big Joe, Twin Audition Pretaped: Dongs, Get More Groceries, NCAA Tourney Best of The White Guys

Seth Rogen with Ed Sheeran

E18Seth Rogen with Ed Sheeran

67m

Apr 12, 2014

Cold Open: Coachella Music Festival Sketches: Just Say No, Helen at the Party, Blue River Dog Food, Only Once Engagement, Undercover Sharpton, Every Sperm Must Go! Pretaped: CNN Pregnancy Test, Monster Pals, A Very Smoky 420

Andrew Garfield with Coldplay

E19Andrew Garfield with Coldplay

67m

May 3, 2014

Host Andrew Garfield; Coldplay perform.

Charlize Theron with The Black Keys

E20Charlize Theron with The Black Keys

67m

May 10, 2014

Host Charlize Theron; The Black Keys perform.

Andy Samberg with St. Vincent

E21Andy Samberg with St. Vincent

67m

May 17, 2014

Host Andy Samberg; St. Vincent performs.

Saturday Night Live premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27, 2014, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande, and former cast member Darrell Hammond as the show's new announcer, replacing Don Pardo, who had died in August. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo. Pardo had been the announcer for SNL since it premiered in 1975, with the exception of season seven and season 21, episode 14, where Hammond took his place. This season also saw the death of former cast member Jan Hooks, who died from cancer two weeks into the season.

Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande

E1Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande

67m6.5

Sep 27, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grade. Sketches include Marvel Trailer, He-Man & Lion-O, CNN State of the Union – NFL Cold Open, Cialis Turnt and Booty Rap.

Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5

E2Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5

67m7.0

Oct 4, 2014

Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Sketches include Joan Rivers, Whites, Weekend Update: What You Can Say, Proud Mary, Car Ride and Poem.

Bill Hader with Hozier

E3Bill Hader with Hozier

67m7.3

Oct 11, 2014

Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon Returns, Puppet Class and Cat.

Jim Carrey with Iggy Azalea

E4Jim Carrey with Iggy Azalea

67m6.4

Oct 25, 2014

Jim Carrey returns as host for the third time while musical guest Iggy Azalea makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Halloween Party, Ghost Chasers, Carrey Family Reunion, Lincoln Ad and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Halloween.

Chris Rock with Prince

E5Chris Rock with Prince

67m6.8

Nov 1, 2014

Former cast member Chris Rock hosts for the second time while Prince performs a special medley set. Sketches include Vlog, Shark Tank, How's He Doing, GoProbe and Swiftamine.

Woody Harrelson with Kendrick Lamar

E6Woody Harrelson with Kendrick Lamar

67m7.7

Nov 15, 2014

Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time and Kendrick Lamar performs. Sketches include 1989 Monologue, The Dudleys, Match'd, A New Day, Weekend Update: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson and Last Call with Woody Harrelson.

Cameron Diaz with Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson

E7Cameron Diaz with Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson

67m7.0

Nov 22, 2014

Cameron Diaz hosts Saturday Night Live for the fourth time while Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars serve as musical guest. Sketches include Back Home Ballers, Capitol Hill Cold Open, New Annie, High School Theater Show and Office Boss.

James Franco with Nicki Minaj

E8James Franco with Nicki Minaj

67m7.2

Dec 6, 2014

James Franco hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time while Nicki Minaj makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Peter Pan Live!, Star Wars Teaser, Brain Space, Kid Mayor and Porn Stars with James Franco and Seth Rogen.

Martin Freeman with Charli XCX

E9Martin Freeman with Charli XCX

67m6.4

Dec 13, 2014

Martin Freeman makes his Saturday Night Live hosting debut while Charli XCX serves as musical guest. Sketches include The Hobbit Office, Sump'n Claus, Church, Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy on Hanukkah and Waterbed Commercial.

Amy Adams with One Direction

E10Amy Adams with One Direction

67m7.8

Dec 20, 2014

Amy Adams returns to host Saturday Night Live while One Direction makes their third appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Christmas Serial, Girlfriends Talk Show with Amy Adams and One Direction, Tenderfield Video Christmas Card, Sam/Smith Dr. Evil Cold Open and Office Christmas Party.

Kevin Hart with Sia

E11Kevin Hart with Sia

67m6.3

Jan 17, 2015

Kevin Hart hosts Saturday Night Live for the second time while Sia makes her debut as musical guest. Sketches include MLK Cold Open, Kevin Hart Monologue, Calvin Klein Ad, Why'd You Post That, Bushwick, Brooklyn 2015 and Kevin's Son.

Blake Shelton

E12Blake Shelton

67m

Jan 24, 2015

Blake Shelton pulls double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Sketches include Blake Shelton's Hee-Haw Monologue, Farm Hunk, Wishin' Boot, Celebrity Family Feud and Weekend Update: Riblet.

J.K. Simmons with D'Angelo

E13J.K. Simmons with D'Angelo

67m

Jan 31, 2015

J.K. Simmons makes his hosting debut while D'Angelo serves as musical guest. Sketches include Super Bowl Shut Down, J.K. Simmons Monologue, Teacher Snow Day, Totino's Super Bowl Commercial and The Jay Z Story.

Dakota Johnson with Alabama Shakes

E14Dakota Johnson with Alabama Shakes

67m5.0

Feb 28, 2015

Actress Dakota Johnson hosts SNL for the first time while Alabama Shakes returns as musical guest. Sketches include Giuliani Cold Open, Father Daughter Ad, Say What You Wanna Say, Press Junket, I Can't and Emergency Room.

Chris Hemsworth with Zac Brown Band

E15Chris Hemsworth with Zac Brown Band

67m

Mar 7, 2015

Host Chris Hemsworth and musical guest Zac Brown Band make their SNL debuts. Sketches include American Express Ad, Empire Promo, Avengers News Report, Porn Stars: Dolce & Gabbana and Reality House.

Dwayne Johnson with George Ezra

E16Dwayne Johnson with George Ezra

67m

Mar 28, 2015

Dwayne Johnson hosts for the fourth time while musical guest George Ezra makes his SNL debut. Sketches include The Rock Obama Cold Open, Dwayne Johnson's Franchise Viagra Monologue, New Disney Movie, The Jungle, Pepboys and Improv Show.

Michael Keaton with Carly Rae Jepsen

E17Michael Keaton with Carly Rae Jepsen

67m

Apr 4, 2015

Michael Keaton hosts for the third time while musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Michael Keaton Tribute Monologue, Prom Queen, Easter Hotline, Neutrology Music Video, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on The Walking Dead Season Finale and Easter Candy.

Taraji P. Henson with Mumford & Sons

E18Taraji P. Henson with Mumford & Sons

67m

Apr 11, 2015

Taraji P. Henson makes her hosting debut alongside second-time musical guest Mumford & Sons. Sketches include Hillary Election Video Cold Open, Taraji P. Henson's I Made It Monologue, Game of Thrones, Sesame Street Promo and Weekend Update: Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy Explains Passover.

Scarlett Johansson with Wiz Khalifa

E19Scarlett Johansson with Wiz Khalifa

67m

May 2, 2015

Scarlett Johansson hosts for the fourth time alongside musical guest Wiz Khalifa in his SNL debut. Sketches include Mayweather-Pacquiao Cold Open, Orioles, Girlfriends Talk Show: Prom Queen Camden, Virgin Flight, Blazer and Weekend Update: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Marriage Equality.

Reese Witherspoon with Florence and the Machine

E20Reese Witherspoon with Florence and the Machine

67m

May 9, 2015

Reese Witherspoon makes her second appearance as host alongside musical guest Florence + the Machine. Sketches include 2016 Republicans Cold Open, Mother's Day Apologies Monologue with Reese Witherspoon, Picture Perfect, High School Theatre Show and Whiskers R' We Spring Cat Giveaway.

Louis C.K. with Rihanna

E21Louis C.K. with Rihanna

67m

May 16, 2015

Louis C.K. returns as host for the third time while Rihanna makes her fifth appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Summertime Cold Open, Louis C.K. Monologue, Police Lineup, This Is How I Talk, Wood PSA and The Shoemaker & the Elves.

Miley Cyrus

E1Miley Cyrus

67m8.3

Oct 3, 2015

Miley Cyrus serves as host and musical guest for the season 41 premiere. Sketches include Trump Cold Open, My Way Monologue, Bar Talk, The Squad and 50's Dance.

Amy Schumer with The Weeknd

E2Amy Schumer with The Weeknd

67m8.0

Oct 10, 2015

Amy Schumer makes her hosting debut alongside The Weeknd, who serves as musical guest for the first time. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Speaker of the House Cold Open, Amy Schumer Monologue, Delta Flight, Porn Teacher and Hands-Free Selfie-Stick.

Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato

E3Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato

67m7.2

Oct 17, 2015

Tracy Morgan returns to SNL for his second hosting stint while Demi Lovato makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Democratic Debate Cold Open, Tracy Morgan Monologue, Brian Fellow's Safari Planet: A Beaver and a Camel, Yo! Where Jackie Chan at Right Now? and Astronaut Jones: The Martian.

Donald Trump with Sia

E4Donald Trump with Sia

67m1.0

Nov 7, 2015

Donald Trump hosts for the second time alongside musical guest Sia, also making her second appearance. Sketches include MSNBC Forum Cold Open, Donald Trump Monologue, Bad Girls, Live Tweeting, Hotline Bling Parody and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Donald Trump.

Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure

E5Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure

67m

Nov 14, 2015

Elizabeth Banks makes her SNL hosting debut alongside musical guest Disclosure, who performs with special guests Lorde and Sam Smith. Sketches include Black Jeopardy with Elizabeth Banks, First Got Horny 2 U, High School Theatre Show with Elizabeth Banks, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Transgender Rights and Uber for Jen.

Matthew McConaughey with Adele

E6Matthew McConaughey with Adele

67m

Nov 21, 2015

Matthew McConaughey hosts SNL for the first time in a decade alongside musical guest Adele, who makes her second appearance on the show. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Syrian Refugee Crisis Cold Open, Matthew McConaughey Monologue, A Thanksgiving Miracle, Star Wars Auditions and Weekend Update: David Ortiz on Retirement.

Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges

E7Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges

67m9.0

Dec 5, 2015

Ryan Gosling makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Leon Bridges. Sketches include Ryan Gosling Canada Monologue, Santa Baby, Birthday Party, Weekend Update: Anthony Crispino and Angelo Skaggs, Hometown Bar and The Wiz.

Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper

E8Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper

67m

Dec 12, 2015

Chris Hemsworth hosts for the second time while Chance The Rapper makes his musical guest debut. Sketches include Bush Cold Open, Chris Hemsworth Returns Monologue, Time to Bleed, Brother 2 Brother: Wrestling Meet, Brunch and Male Strippers.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

E9Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

67m8.0

Dec 19, 2015

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host SNL alongside musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Sketches include GOP Debate Cold Open, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Christmas Mash-up Monologue, A Hillary Christmas, Meet Your Second Wife and Tina & Amy's Dope Squad.

Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton

E10Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton

67m

Jan 16, 2016

Adam Driver makes his SNL hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Chris Stapleton. Sketches include Republican Debate Cold Open, NFL Playoff Game, Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base, Aladdin, Golden Globes and Porn Doctor.

Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez

E11Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez

67m

Jan 23, 2016

Ronda Rousey hosts for the first time alongside musical guest Selena Gomez. Sketches include Palin Endorsement Cold Open, Ronda Rousey Monologue, Screen Guild Awards, Love Struck and Bland Man.

Larry David with The 1975

E12Larry David with The 1975

67m10.0

Feb 6, 2016

Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Larry David Monologue, Bern Your Enthusiasm, Steam Ship, Weekend Update: Derek Zoolander & Hansel and Last Call with Larry David.

Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West

E13Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West

67m

Feb 13, 2016

Melissa McCarthy hosts alongside musical guest Kanye West. Sketches include Hillary Clinton Cold Open, Melissa McCarthy Five-Timers Monologue, Beyoncé Trailer, Kyle vs. Kanye and Whiskers R We with Melissa McCarthy.

Jonah Hill with Future

E14Jonah Hill with Future

67m

Mar 5, 2016

Jonah Hill returns for his fourth hosting appearance alongside first-time musical guest Future. Sketches include CNN Election Center Cold Open, Jonah Hill Monologue with Future, School Auction, Fond Du Lac News & Jungle Fever.

Ariana Grande

E15Ariana Grande

67m8.0

Mar 12, 2016

Ariana Grande returns to SNL and pulls double duty as host and musical guest. Sketches include Carson Endorsement, Ariana Grande Monologue, Hillary Clinton Ad, This Is Not a Feminist Song, Tidal and Sound of Music.

Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani

E16Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani

67m

Apr 2, 2016

Peter Dinklage hosts SNL for the first time alongside musical guest Gwen Stefani. Sketches include At This Hour Cold Open, Peter Dinklage Monologue, Naked & Afraid: Celebrity Edition, Mafia Meeting and Game of Thrones Sneak Peek.

Russell Crowe with Margo Price

E17Russell Crowe with Margo Price

67m

Apr 9, 2016

Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas

E18Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas

67m1.0

Apr 16, 2016

Brie Larson with Alicia Keys

E19Brie Larson with Alicia Keys

67m

May 7, 2016

Drake

E20Drake

67m

May 14, 2016

Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett

E21Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett

67m

May 21, 2016

Margot Robbie with The Weeknd

E1Margot Robbie with The Weeknd

67m5.6

Oct 1, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots

E2Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots

67m7.5

Oct 8, 2016

Emily Blunt with Bruno Mars

E3Emily Blunt with Bruno Mars

67m6.0

Oct 15, 2016

Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga

E4Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga

67m7.4

Oct 22, 2016

Sketches include: The Presidential Debate, Black Jeopardy, Halloween Show, Broken, Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins), Weekend Update, Cockpit, A Girl's Halloween, America's Funniest Pets.

Benedict Cumberbatch with Solange

E5Benedict Cumberbatch with Solange

67m6.7

Nov 5, 2016

Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest

E6Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest

67m7.2

Nov 12, 2016

Kristen Wiig with The xx

E7Kristen Wiig with The xx

67m7.4

Nov 19, 2016

Emma Stone with Shawn Mendes

E8Emma Stone with Shawn Mendes

67m9.0

Dec 3, 2016

John Cena with Maren Morris

E9John Cena with Maren Morris

67m

Dec 10, 2016

Casey Affleck with Chance the Rapper

E10Casey Affleck with Chance the Rapper

67m

Dec 17, 2016

Felicity Jones with Sturgill Simpson

E11Felicity Jones with Sturgill Simpson

67m

Jan 14, 2017

Aziz Ansari with Big Sean

E12Aziz Ansari with Big Sean

67m

Jan 21, 2017

Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara

E13Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara

67m4.5

Feb 4, 2017

Alec Baldwin with Ed Sheeran

E14Alec Baldwin with Ed Sheeran

67m

Feb 11, 2017

Octavia Spencer with Father John Misty

E15Octavia Spencer with Father John Misty

67m

Mar 4, 2017

Scarlett Johansson with Lorde

E16Scarlett Johansson with Lorde

67m8.0

Mar 11, 2017

Louis C.K. with The Chainsmokers

E17Louis C.K. with The Chainsmokers

67m7.7

Apr 8, 2017

Jimmy Fallon with Harry Styles

E18Jimmy Fallon with Harry Styles

67m7.0

Apr 15, 2017

Chris Pine with LCD Soundsystem

E19Chris Pine with LCD Soundsystem

67m8.0

May 6, 2017

Melissa McCarthy with Haim

E20Melissa McCarthy with Haim

67m7.0

May 13, 2017

Dwayne Johnson with Katy Perry

E21Dwayne Johnson with Katy Perry

67m7.5

May 20, 2017

Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z

E1Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z

67m8.0

Sep 30, 2017

Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.

Gal Gadot and Sam Smith

E2Gal Gadot and Sam Smith

67m7.3

Oct 7, 2017

Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.

Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk

E3Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk

67m7.0

Oct 14, 2017

Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.

Larry David and Miley Cyrus

E4Larry David and Miley Cyrus

67m6.3

Nov 4, 2017

Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

E5Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

67m5.0

Nov 11, 2017

Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

Chance the Rapper and Eminem

E6Chance the Rapper and Eminem

67m5.0

Nov 18, 2017

Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

Saoirse Ronan and U2

E7Saoirse Ronan and U2

67m7.0

Dec 2, 2017

Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

James Franco and SZA

E8James Franco and SZA

67m6.0

Dec 9, 2017

Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with musical guest Halsey, also marking her debut.

Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

E9Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

67m6.5

Dec 16, 2017

Comedian Kevin Hart returns to host his third episode with Foo Fighters returning for a seventh time as musical guest, tying the record for most "SNL" appearances by a rock band.

Sam Rockwell and Halsey

E10Sam Rockwell and Halsey

67m7.0

Jan 13, 2018

Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with Halsey marking her debut as musical guest.

Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

E11Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

67m7.0

Jan 20, 2018

Jessica Chastain takes the "SNL" stage as host for her first time with Troye Sivan appearing as musical guest for the first time.

Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

E12Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

67m6.0

Jan 27, 2018

Will Ferrell, who was a cast member from 1995-2002, returns to Studio 8H as a four-time host. Chris Stapleton joins as musical guest for the second time.

Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

E13Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

67m7.5

Feb 3, 2018

Academy Award winner Natalie Portman returns for the second time as host and pop artist Dua Lipa joins as musical guest for the first time.

Charles Barkley and Migos

E14Charles Barkley and Migos

67m6.0

Mar 3, 2018

Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

E15Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

67m7.5

Mar 10, 2018

Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

E16Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

67m8.0

Mar 17, 2018

Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

E17Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

67m7.5

Apr 7, 2018

John Mulaney and Jack White

E18John Mulaney and Jack White

67m8.7

Apr 14, 2018

John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on April 14, 2018, with musical guest Jack White.

Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

E19Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

67m8.7

May 5, 2018

Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

E20Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

67m5.5

May 12, 2018

Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

E21Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

67m5.5

May 19, 2018

Adam Driver and Kanye West

E1Adam Driver and Kanye West

67m6.8

Sep 29, 2018

"BlacKkKlansman" actor Adam Driver hosts with musical guest Kanye West.

Awkwafina and Travis Scott

E2Awkwafina and Travis Scott

67m8.0

Oct 6, 2018

Actress and rapper Awkwafina hosts with musical guest Travis Scott.

Seth Meyers and Paul Simon

E3Seth Meyers and Paul Simon

67m7.0

Oct 13, 2018

Television host and "Saturday Night Live" alum Seth Meyers hosts with musical guest Paul Simon.

Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers

E4Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers

67m6.0

Nov 3, 2018

Actor and "Mid90s" filmmaker Jonah Hill hosts with musical guest Maggie Rogers.

Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne

E5Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne

67m6.0

Nov 10, 2018

"Ray Donovan" actor Liev Schreiber hosts with musical guest Lil Wayne.

Steve Carell and Ella Mai

E6Steve Carell and Ella Mai

67m7.0

Nov 17, 2018

"Beautiful Boy" actor Steve Carell hosts with musical guest Ella Mai.

Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak

E7Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak

67m8.0

Dec 1, 2018

"The Girl in the Spider's Web" actress Claire Foy hosts with musical guest Anderson Paak.

Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons

E8Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons

67m5.0

Dec 8, 2018

"Aquaman" actor Jason Momoa hosts with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

E9Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

67m6.5

Dec 15, 2018

Actor Matt Damon hosts with musical guests Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus.

Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet

E10Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet

67m7.0

Jan 19, 2019

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actress Rachel Brosnahan hosts with musical guest Greta Van Fleet.

James McAvoy and Meek Mill

E11James McAvoy and Meek Mill

67m4.0

Jan 26, 2019

"Glass" actor James McAvoy hosts with musical guest Meek Mill.

Halsey

E12Halsey

67m7.0

Feb 9, 2019

Singer Halsey hosts and performs as musical guest.

Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.

E13Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.

67m5.0

Feb 16, 2019

"Black Monday" actor Don Cheadle hosts with musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

E14John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

67m8.0

Mar 2, 2019

Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

Idris Elba and Khalid

E15Idris Elba and Khalid

67m6.0

Mar 9, 2019

"Turn Up Charlie" actor Idris Elba hosts with musical guest Khalid.

Sandra Oh and Tame Impala

E16Sandra Oh and Tame Impala

67m

Mar 30, 2019

"Killing Eve" actress Sandra Oh hosts with musical guest Tame Impala.

Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles

E17Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles

67m

Apr 6, 2019

"Game of Thrones" actor Kit Harington hosts with musical guest Sara Bareilles.

Emma Stone and BTS

E18Emma Stone and BTS

67m5.0

Apr 13, 2019

"The Favourite" actress Emma Stone hosts with musical guest BTS.

Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

E19Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

67m6.5

May 4, 2019

"Murder Mystery" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler hosts with musical guest Shawn Mendes.

Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers

E20Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers

67m4.0

May 11, 2019

"Late Night" actress Emma Thompson hosts with musical guest Jonas Brothers.

Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled

E21Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled

67m7.0

May 18, 2019

"Avengers: Endgame" actor Paul Rudd hosts with musical guest DJ Khaled

Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

E1Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

67m

Sep 28, 2019

"Zombieland: Double Tap" actor Woody Harrelson hosts with musical guest Billie Eilish.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

E2Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

67m9.0

Oct 5, 2019

"Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

David Harbour and Camila Cabello

E3David Harbour and Camila Cabello

67m

Oct 12, 2019

"Stranger Things" actor David Harbour hosts with musical guest Camila Cabello.

Chance the Rapper

E4Chance the Rapper

67m9.0

Oct 26, 2019

Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

E5Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

67m

Nov 2, 2019

"Charlie's Angels" actress Kristen Stewart hosts with musical guest Coldplay.

Harry Styles

E6Harry Styles

67m

Nov 16, 2019

Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

Will Ferrell and King Princess

E7Will Ferrell and King Princess

67m

Nov 23, 2019

Actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Will Ferrell hosts with musical guest King Princess.

Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

E8Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

67m9.0

Dec 7, 2019

"Hustlers" actress Jennifer Lopez hosts with musical guest DaBaby.

Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

E9Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

67m

Dec 14, 2019

"Marriage Story" and "Jojo Rabbit" actress Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Niall Horan.

Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

E10Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

67m

Dec 21, 2019

"Dolemite Is My Name" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Eddie Murphy performs with musical guest Lizzo.

Adam Driver and Halsey

E11Adam Driver and Halsey

67m

Jan 25, 2020

"Marriage Story" and "Star Wars" actor Adam Driver performs with musical guest Halsey.

JJ Watt and Luke Combs

E12JJ Watt and Luke Combs

67m

Feb 1, 2020

Houston Texans' defensive end JJ Watt performs with musical guest Luke Combs.

RuPaul and Justin Bieber

E13RuPaul and Justin Bieber

67m5.0

Feb 8, 2020

RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

John Mulaney and David Byrne

E14John Mulaney and David Byrne

67m

Feb 29, 2020

John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

E15Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

67m

Mar 7, 2020

Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

SNL at Home: Tom Hanks

E16SNL at Home: Tom Hanks

67m5.0

Apr 11, 2020

Saturday Night Live returns April 11, 2020, produced entirely remotely from the cast's, celebrities' and musical guests' homes as they practice social distancing.

SNL at Home 2

E17SNL at Home 2

67m

Apr 25, 2020

Saturday Night Live returns April 25, 2020 with a show produced entirely remotely from the cast’s, celebrities’ and musical guests’ homes as they practice social distancing.

SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig

E18SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig

67m

May 9, 2020

Saturday Night Live closes out Season 45 with a finale show produced entirely remotely from the cast’s, celebrities’ and musical guests’ homes as they practice social distancing.

Chris Rock with Megan Thee Stallion

E1Chris Rock with Megan Thee Stallion

67m5.0

Oct 3, 2020

Chris Rock hosts with musical guest Megan Thee Stallion.

Bill Burr with Jack White

E2Bill Burr with Jack White

67m4.7

Oct 10, 2020

Bill Burr hosts with musical guest Jack White.

Issa Rae with Justin Bieber

E3Issa Rae with Justin Bieber

67m4.5

Oct 17, 2020

Issa Rae hosts with musical guest Justin Bieber.

Adele with H.E.R.

E4Adele with H.E.R.

67m8.0

Oct 24, 2020

Adele hosts with musical guest H.E.R.

John Mulaney with The Strokes

E5John Mulaney with The Strokes

67m8.0

Oct 31, 2020

John Mulaney hosts with musical guest The Strokes.

Dave Chappelle with Foo Fighters

E6Dave Chappelle with Foo Fighters

67m6.5

Nov 7, 2020

Dave Chappelle hosts with musical guest Foo Fighters.

Jason Bateman with Morgan Wallen

E7Jason Bateman with Morgan Wallen

67m1.0

Dec 5, 2020

Jason Bateman hosts with musical guest Morgan Wallen.

Timothée Chalamet with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

E8Timothée Chalamet with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

67m

Dec 12, 2020

Timothée Chalamet hosts with musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Kristen Wiig with Dua Lipa

E9Kristen Wiig with Dua Lipa

67m1.0

Dec 19, 2020

Kristen Wiig hosts with musical guest Dua Lipa.

John Krasinski with Machine Gun Kelly

E10John Krasinski with Machine Gun Kelly

67m1.0

Jan 30, 2021

John Krasinski hosts with musical guest Machine Gun Kelly.

Dan Levy with Phoebe Bridgers

E11Dan Levy with Phoebe Bridgers

67m

Feb 6, 2021

Dan Levy hosts with musical guest Phoebe Bridgers.

Regina King with Nathaniel Rateliff

E12Regina King with Nathaniel Rateliff

67m1.0

Feb 13, 2021

Regina King hosts with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff.

Regé-Jean Page with Bad Bunny

E13Regé-Jean Page with Bad Bunny

67m1.0

Feb 20, 2021

Regé-Jean Page hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny.

Nick Jonas

E14Nick Jonas

67m

Feb 27, 2021

Nick Jonas is host and musical guest.

Maya Rudolph with Jack Harlow

E15Maya Rudolph with Jack Harlow

67m1.0

Mar 27, 2021

Maya Rudolph hosts with musical guest Jack Harlow.

Daniel Kaluuya with St. Vincent

E16Daniel Kaluuya with St. Vincent

67m4.5

Apr 3, 2021

Daniel Kaluuya hosts with musical guest St. Vincent.

Carey Mulligan with Kid Cudi

E17Carey Mulligan with Kid Cudi

67m8.0

Apr 10, 2021

Carey Mulligan hosts with musical guest Kid Cudi.

Elon Musk with Miley Cyrus

E18Elon Musk with Miley Cyrus

67m6.3

May 8, 2021

Elon Musk hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

Keegan-Michael Key with Olivia Rodrigo

E19Keegan-Michael Key with Olivia Rodrigo

67m6.0

May 15, 2021

Keegan-Michael Key hosts with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

Anya Taylor-Joy with Lil Nas X

E20Anya Taylor-Joy with Lil Nas X

67m

May 22, 2021

Anya Taylor-Joy hosts with musical guest Lil Nas X.

Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves

E1Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves

67m6.0

Oct 2, 2021

Owen Wilson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 2, 2021, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves.

Kim Kardashian West with Halsey

E2Kim Kardashian West with Halsey

67m6.0

Oct 9, 2021

Kim Kardashian West hosts Saturday Night Live on October 9, 2021 with musical guest Halsey.

Rami Malek with Young Thug

E3Rami Malek with Young Thug

67m8.0

Oct 16, 2021

Rami Malek hosts Saturday Night Live on October 16, 2021 with musical guest Young Thug.

Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile

E4Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile

67m8.0

Oct 23, 2021

Jason Sudeikis hosts Saturday Night Live on October 23, 2021 with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran

E5Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran

67m6.0

Nov 6, 2021

Kieran Culkin hosts Saturday Night Live on November 6, 2021 with musical guest Ed Sheeran.

Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift

E6Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift

67m6.0

Nov 13, 2021

Jonathan Majors hosts Saturday Night Live on November 13, 2021 with musical guest Taylor Swift.

Simu Liu with Saweetie

E7Simu Liu with Saweetie

67m6.5

Nov 20, 2021

Simu Liu hosts Saturday Night Live on November 20, 2021 with musical guest Saweetie.

Billie Eilish

E8Billie Eilish

67m7.0

Dec 11, 2021

Billie Eilish hosts and performs as the musical artist. Kate McKinnon returns presenting the CDC Players.

Paul Rudd

E9Paul Rudd

67m5.3

Dec 18, 2021

Actor and People's sexiest man of 2021 hosts.

Ariana DeBose with Bleachers

E10Ariana DeBose with Bleachers

67m3.7

Jan 15, 2022

Ariana DeBose hosts Saturday Night Live on January 15, 2022 with musical guest Bleachers.

Will Forte with Måneskin

E11Will Forte with Måneskin

67m8.7

Jan 22, 2022

Will Forte hosts Saturday Night Live on January 22, 2022 with musical guest Måneskin.

Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry

E12Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry

67m7.0

Jan 29, 2022

Willem Dafoe hosts Saturday Night Live on January 29, 2022 with musical guest Katy Perry.

John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem

E13John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem

67m6.0

Feb 26, 2022

John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on February 26, 2022 with musical guest LCD Soundsystem.

Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX

E14Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX

67m8.0

Mar 5, 2022

Oscar Isaac hosts Saturday Night Live on March 5, 2022 with musical guest Charli XCX.

Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía

E15Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía

67m8.0

Mar 12, 2022

Zoë Kravitz hosts Saturday Night Live on March 12, 2022 with musical guest Rosalía.

Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna

E16Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna

67m7.0

Apr 2, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael hosts Saturday Night Live on April 2, 2022 with musical guest Gunna.

Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello

E17Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello

67m10.0

Apr 9, 2022

Jake Gyllenhaal hosts Saturday Night Live on April 9, 2022 with musical guest Camila Cabello.

Lizzo

E18Lizzo

67m10.0

Apr 16, 2022

Lizzo hosts and performs as musical guest on Saturday Night Live on April 16, 2022.

Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire

E19Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire

67m10.0

May 7, 2022

Benedict Cumberbatch hosts Saturday Night Live on May 7, 2022 with musical guest Arcade Fire.

Selena Gomez with Post Malone

E20Selena Gomez with Post Malone

67m10.0

May 14, 2022

Selena Gomez hosts Saturday Night Live on May 14, 2022 with musical guest Post Malone.

Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast

E21Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast

67m10.0

May 21, 2022

Natasha Lyonne hosts Saturday Night Live on May 21, 2022 with musical guest Japanese Breakfast.

October 1 - Miles Teller

E1October 1 - Miles Teller

67m7.6

Oct 1, 2022

Miles Teller hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2022, with musical guest Kendrick Lamar.

October 8 - Brendan Gleeson

E2October 8 - Brendan Gleeson

68m7.8

Oct 8, 2022

Brendan Gleeson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 8, 2022, with musical guest Willow.

October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion

E3October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion

68m6.6

Oct 15, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 15, 2022.

October 29 - Jack Harlow

E4October 29 - Jack Harlow

69m7.2

Oct 29, 2022

Jack Harlow is the host and musical guest for Saturday Night Live on October 29, 2022.

November 5 - Amy Schumer

E5November 5 - Amy Schumer

69m5.5

Nov 5, 2022

Amy Schumer hosts Saturday Night Live on November 5, 2022, with musical guest Steve Lacy.

November 12 - Dave Chappelle

E6November 12 - Dave Chappelle

68m8.7

Nov 12, 2022

Dave Chappelle hosts Saturday Night Live on November 12, 2022, with musical guest Black Star.

December 3 - Keke Palmer

E7December 3 - Keke Palmer

69m8.0

Dec 3, 2022

Keke Palmer hosts Saturday Night Live on December 3, 2022, with musical guest SZA.

December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short

E8December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short

69m8.7

Dec 10, 2022

Steve Martin and Martin Short host Saturday Night Live on December 10, 2022, with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

December 17 - Austin Butler

E9December 17 - Austin Butler

69m7.8

Dec 17, 2022

Austin Butler hosts Saturday Night Live on December 17, 2022, with musical guest Lizzo.

January 21 - Aubrey Plaza

E10January 21 - Aubrey Plaza

67m8.2

Jan 21, 2023

Aubrey Plaza hosts Saturday Night Live on January 21, 2023, with musical guest Sam Smith.

January 28 - Michael B. Jordan

E11January 28 - Michael B. Jordan

69m8.0

Jan 28, 2023

Michael B. Jordan hosts Saturday Night Live on January 28, 2023, with musical guest Lil Baby.

February 4 - Pedro Pascal

E12February 4 - Pedro Pascal

68m9.2

Feb 4, 2023

Pedro Pascal hosts Saturday Night Live on February 4, 2023, with musical guest Coldplay.

February 25 - Woody Harrelson

E13February 25 - Woody Harrelson

8.0

Feb 25, 2023

Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live on February 25, 2023, with musical guest Jack White.

March 4 - Travis Kelce

E14March 4 - Travis Kelce

8.7

Mar 4, 2023

Travis Kelce hosts Saturday Night Live on March 4, 2023, with musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.

March 11 - Jenna Ortega

E15March 11 - Jenna Ortega

5.2

Mar 11, 2023

Jenna Ortega hosts Saturday Night Live on March 11, 2023, with musical guest The 1975.

April 1 - Quinta Brunson

E16April 1 - Quinta Brunson

7.8

Apr 1, 2023

Quinta Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live on April 1, 2023, with musical guest Lil Yachty.

April 8 - Molly Shannon

E17April 8 - Molly Shannon

8.2

Apr 8, 2023

Molly Shannon hosts Saturday Night Live on April 8, 2023, with musical guest Jonas Brothers.

April 15 - Ana de Armas

E18April 15 - Ana de Armas

7.8

Apr 15, 2023

Ana de Armas hosts Saturday Night Live on April 15, 2023, with musical guest Karol G.

October 14 - Pete Davidson

E1October 14 - Pete Davidson

67m8.0

Oct 14, 2023

Pete Davidson hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 14, 2023, with musical guest Ice Spice.

October 21 - Bad Bunny

E2October 21 - Bad Bunny

68m8.0

Oct 21, 2023

Rapper and singer Bad Bunny hosts and performs live.

October 28 - Nate Bargatze

E3October 28 - Nate Bargatze

68m7.0

Oct 28, 2023

Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live on October 28, 2023, with musical guest Foo Fighters.

November 11 - Timothée Chalamet

E4November 11 - Timothée Chalamet

69m8.0

Nov 11, 2023

Timothée Chalamet hosts Saturday Night Live on November 11, 2023, with musical guest boygenius.

November 18 - Jason Momoa

E5November 18 - Jason Momoa

69m7.7

Nov 18, 2023

Jason Momoa hosts Saturday Night Live on November 18, 2023, with musical guest Tate McRae.

December 2 - Emma Stone

E6December 2 - Emma Stone

68m7.5

Dec 2, 2023

Emma Stone hosts Saturday Night Live on December 2, 2023, with musical guest Noah Kahan.

December 9 - Adam Driver

E7December 9 - Adam Driver

67m8.7

Dec 9, 2023

Adam Driver hosts Saturday Night Live on December 9, 2023, with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

December 16 - Kate McKinnon

E8December 16 - Kate McKinnon

69m8.0

Dec 16, 2023

Kate McKinnon hosts Saturday Night Live on December 16, 2023, with musical guest Billie Eilish.

January 20 - Jacob Elordi

E9January 20 - Jacob Elordi

67m8.0

Jan 20, 2024

Jacob Elordi hosts Saturday Night Live on January 20, 2024, with musical guest Reneé Rapp.

January 27 - Dakota Johnson

E10January 27 - Dakota Johnson

69m9.0

Jan 27, 2024

Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live on January 27, 2024, with musical guest Justin Timberlake.

February 3 - Ayo Edebiri

E11February 3 - Ayo Edebiri

68m3.0

Feb 3, 2024

Ayo Edebiri hosts Saturday Night Live on February 3, 2024, with musical guest Jennifer Lopez.

February 24 - Shane Gillis

E12February 24 - Shane Gillis

69m6.0

Feb 24, 2024

Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live on February 24, 2024, with musical guest 21 Savage.

March 2 - Sydney Sweeney

E13March 2 - Sydney Sweeney

69m5.3

Mar 2, 2024

Sydney Sweeney hosts Saturday Night Live on March 2, 2024, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves.

March 9 - Josh Brolin

E14March 9 - Josh Brolin

69m8.0

Mar 9, 2024

Josh Brolin hosts Saturday Night Live on March 9, 2024, with musical guest Ariana Grande.

March 30 - Ramy Youssef

E15March 30 - Ramy Youssef

69m4.0

Mar 30, 2024

Ramy Youssef hosts Saturday Night Live on March 30, 2024, with musical guest Travis Scott.

April 6 - Kristen Wiig

E16April 6 - Kristen Wiig

68m6.0

Apr 6, 2024

Kristen Wiig hosts Saturday Night Live on April 6, 2024, with musical guest Raye.

April 13 - Ryan Gosling

E17April 13 - Ryan Gosling

70m9.0

Apr 13, 2024

Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on April 13, 2024, with musical guest Chris Stapleton.

May 4 - Dua Lipa

E18May 4 - Dua Lipa

70m6.8

May 4, 2024

Dua Lipa hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on May 4, 2024.

May 11 - Maya Rudolph

E19May 11 - Maya Rudolph

70m6.0

May 11, 2024

Maya Rudolph hosts Saturday Night Live on May 11, 2024, with musical guest Vampire Weekend.

May 18 - Jake Gyllenhaal

E20May 18 - Jake Gyllenhaal

70m8.5

May 18, 2024

Jake Gyllenhaal hosts Saturday Night Live on May 18, 2024, with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter.

September 28 - Jean Smart

E1September 28 - Jean Smart

70m6.0

Sep 28, 2024

Jean Smart hosts Saturday Night Live on September 28, 2024, with musical guest Jelly Roll.

October 5 - Nate Bargatze

E2October 5 - Nate Bargatze

70m7.0

Oct 5, 2024

Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live on October 5, 2024, with musical guest Coldplay.

October 12 - Ariana Grande

E3October 12 - Ariana Grande

68m9.5

Oct 12, 2024

Ariana Grande hosts Saturday Night Live on October 12, 2024, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.

October 19 - Michael Keaton

E4October 19 - Michael Keaton

69m9.0

Oct 19, 2024

Michael Keaton hosts Saturday Night Live on October 19, 2024, with musical guest Billie Eilish.

November 2 - John Mulaney

E5November 2 - John Mulaney

70m9.0

Nov 2, 2024

John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2024, with musical guest Chappell Roan.

November 9 - Bill Burr

E6November 9 - Bill Burr

71m8.0

Nov 9, 2024

Bill Burr hosts Saturday Night Live on November 9, 2024, with musical guest Mk.gee.

November 16 - Charli xcx

E7November 16 - Charli xcx

68m8.0

Nov 16, 2024

Charli xcx hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on November 16, 2024.

December 7 - Paul Mescal

E8December 7 - Paul Mescal

70m8.0

Dec 7, 2024

Paul Mescal hosts Saturday Night Live on December 7, 2024, with musical guest Shaboozey.

December 14 - Chris Rock

E9December 14 - Chris Rock

69m6.0

Dec 14, 2024

Chris Rock hosts Saturday Night Live on December 14, 2024, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.

December 21 - Martin Short

E10December 21 - Martin Short

69m8.0

Dec 21, 2024

Martin Short hosts Saturday Night Live on December 21, 2024, with musical guest Hozier.

January 18 - Dave Chappelle

E11January 18 - Dave Chappelle

69m8.0

Jan 18, 2025

Dave Chappelle hosts Saturday Night Live on January 18, 2025, with musical guest GloRilla.

January 25 - Timothée Chalamet

E12January 25 - Timothée Chalamet

69m9.0

Jan 25, 2025

Timothée Chalamet hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on January 25, 2025.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special

E13SNL50: The Anniversary Special

153m5.9

Feb 16, 2025

The award-winning sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York, featuring musical performances, former cast members, special guests and all-time favorite sketches.

March 1 - Shane Gillis

E14March 1 - Shane Gillis

69m5.0

Mar 1, 2025

Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Tate McRae on March 1, 2025.

March 8 - Lady Gaga

E15March 8 - Lady Gaga

69m8.0

Mar 8, 2025

Lady Gaga hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 8, 2025.

March 29 - Mikey Madison

E16March 29 - Mikey Madison

70m6.0

Mar 29, 2025

Mikey Madison hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Morgan Wallen on March 29, 2025.

April 5 - Jack Black

E17April 5 - Jack Black

70m8.0

Apr 5, 2025

Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Elton John & Brandi Carlile on April 5, 2025.

April 12 - Jon Hamm

E18April 12 - Jon Hamm

68m8.0

Apr 12, 2025

Jon Hamm hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Lizzo on April 12, 2025.

May 3 - Quinta Brunson

E19May 3 - Quinta Brunson

69m8.0

May 3, 2025

Quinta Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Benson Boone on May 3, 2025.

May 10 - Walton Goggins

E20May 10 - Walton Goggins

68m7.0

May 10, 2025

Walton Goggins hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Arcade Fire on May 10, 2025.

May 17 - Scarlett Johansson

E21May 17 - Scarlett Johansson

70m8.0

May 17, 2025

Scarlett Johansson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Bad Bunny on May 17, 2025.

October 4 - Bad Bunny

E1October 4 - Bad Bunny

68m3.7

Oct 4, 2025

Bad Bunny hosts Saturday Night Live on October 4, 2025, with musical guest Doja Cat.

October 11 - Amy Poehler

E2October 11 - Amy Poehler

69m3.5

Oct 11, 2025

Amy Poehler hosts Saturday Night Live on October 11, 2025, with musical guest Role Model.

October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter

E3October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter

69m3.1

Oct 18, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 18, 2025.

November 1 - Miles Teller

E4November 1 - Miles Teller

70m3.7

Nov 1, 2025

Miles Teller hosts Saturday Night Live on November 1, 2025, with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

November 8 - Nikki Glaser

E5November 8 - Nikki Glaser

70m3.3

Nov 8, 2025

Nikki Glaser hosts Saturday Night Live on November 8, 2025, with musical guest sombr.

November 15 - Glen Powell

E6November 15 - Glen Powell

69m6.0

Nov 15, 2025

Glen Powell hosts Saturday Night Live on November 15, 2025, with musical guest Olivia Dean.

December 6 - Melissa McCarthy

E7December 6 - Melissa McCarthy

69m3.1

Dec 6, 2025

Actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy hosts and musical guest, singer Dijon, performs live.

December 13 - Josh O'Connor

E8December 13 - Josh O'Connor

69m2.3

Dec 13, 2025

Actor Josh O'Connor hosts and musical guest, singer songwriter Lily Allen, performs live.

December 20 - Ariana Grande

E9December 20 - Ariana Grande

69m3.8

Dec 20, 2025

Ariana Grande hosts Saturday Night Live on December 20, 2025, with musical guest Cher.

January 17 - Finn Wolfhard

E10January 17 - Finn Wolfhard

69m3.5

Jan 17, 2026

Finn Wolfhard hosts Saturday Night Live on January 17, 2026, with musical guest A$AP Rocky.

January 24 - Teyana Taylor

E11January 24 - Teyana Taylor

71m2.8

Jan 24, 2026

Teyana Taylor hosts Saturday Night Live on January 24, 2026, with musical guest Geese.

January 31 - Alexander Skarsgard

E12January 31 - Alexander Skarsgard

69m3.8

Jan 31, 2026

Alexander Skarsgård hosts Saturday Night Live on January 31, 2026, with musical guest Cardi B.

February 28 - Connor Storrie

E13February 28 - Connor Storrie

72m6.4

Feb 28, 2026

Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live on February 28, 2026, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

March 7 - Ryan Gosling

E14March 7 - Ryan Gosling

70m5.1

Mar 7, 2026

Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on March 7, 2026, with musical guest Gorillaz.

March 14 - Harry Styles

E15March 14 - Harry Styles

70m4.1

Mar 14, 2026

Harry Styles hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 14, 2026.

April 4 - Jack Black

E16April 4 - Jack Black

70m5.3

Apr 4, 2026

Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live on April 4, 2026, with musical guest Jack White.

April 11 - Colman Domingo

E17April 11 - Colman Domingo

71m3.3

Apr 11, 2026

Colman Domingo hosts Saturday Night Live on April 11, 2026, with musical guest Anitta.

May 2 -  Olivia Rodrigo

E18May 2 - Olivia Rodrigo

70m5.0

May 2, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on May 2, 2026.

May 9 - Matt Damon

E19May 9 - Matt Damon

69m3.3

May 9, 2026

Matt Damon hosts Saturday Night Live on May 9, 2026, with musical guest Noah Kahan.

May 16 - Will Ferrell

E20May 16 - Will Ferrell

69m2.2

May 16, 2026

Will Ferrell hosts Saturday Night Live on May 16, 2026, with musical guest Paul McCartney.

Storyline

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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