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Saturday Night Live

1975TV-1451 seasons6.9 / 10

Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!

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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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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Episode 1

(no host)/Thompson Twins

Oct 6, 19841h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Andy Breckman, John David Coles, Bruce Van DusenWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich HallGuest stars Frederick Koehler, Reginald VelJohnson

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Episode 2

Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf

Oct 13, 19841h 7m

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Christopher Guest, Jack ZanderWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, David Misch, Rob RileyGuest stars Bob Uecker, Dave Winfield, Peter Wolf, Yogi Berra, Bruce MacVittie

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Episode 3

Jesse Jackson/Andrae Crouch, Wintley Phipps

Oct 20, 19841h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Jack Zander, Craig McKayWritten by Alan Zweibel, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, David Misch, Thad MumfordGuest stars Wintley Phipps, Andraé Crouch, Jesse Jackson, Lisa Ruffin, Dick Ebersol, Clint Smith, Robert Caminiti, Larry David

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Episode 4

Michael McKean/Chaka Khan, The Folksmen

Nov 3, 19841h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, John Fox, Christopher Guest, Nell CoxWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Michael McKeanGuest stars Michael McKean, Edwin Newman, Chaka Khan, Andy Breckman, Larry David, Jim Downey, John Goodlow, Nate Herman

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Episode 5

George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Nov 10, 19841h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude KervenWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars George Carlin

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Episode 6

Ed Asner/The Kinks

Nov 17, 19841h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, John Fox, Christopher Guest, Jack ZanderWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars Ed Asner, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Frederick Koehler

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Episode 7

Ed Begley, Jr./Billy Squier

Dec 1, 19841h 7m

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Anthony LoverWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars Billy Squier, Ed Begley Jr., Larry David

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Episode 8

Ringo Starr/Herbie Hancock

Dec 8, 19841h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, John Fox, Anthony LoverWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Ian La FrenaisGuest stars Herbie Hancock, Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach, Andy Breckman, Grand Mixer DXT

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Episode 9

Eddie Murphy/The Honeydrippers

Dec 15, 19841h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Andy Breckman, Christopher GuestWritten by Alan Zweibel, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars Eddie Murphy, Clint Smith, John Goodlow, Larry David, Jim Downey, Mike Hodge, Charlie Murphy, Lisa Ruffin

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Episode 10

Kathleen Turner/John Waite

Jan 12, 19851h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, John David ColesWritten by Herbert Sargent, Rosie Shuster, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Bruce Feirstein, Ron RichardsGuest stars Kathleen Turner, John Waite, Andy Breckman, Larry David, Rob Riley

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Episode 11

Roy Scheider/Billy Ocean

Jan 19, 19851h 7m

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude KervenWritten by Herbert Sargent, Rosie Shuster, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Ron RichardsGuest stars Billy Ocean, Roy Scheider, Steven Wright, Andy Breckman, Edd Hall

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Episode 12

Alex Karras/Tina Turner

Feb 2, 19851h 7m

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars Alex Karras, Tina Turner, Robert Van Ry, Audrey Peart Dickman, Kaye Kittrell, Larry David, Damon Evans, Kevin Kelton

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Episode 13

Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams

Feb 9, 19851h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Christopher GuestWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Bruce VilanchGuest stars June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, Harry Anderson, Bryan Adams, Christopher Reeve, Kaye Kittrell, Carol Burnett, Waylon Jennings

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Episode 14

Pamela Sue Martin/Power Station

Feb 16, 19851h 7m

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)."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, John FoxWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Cort CasadyGuest stars Pamela Sue Martin, Dick Ebersol, Bob Tischler, Lisa Rieffel, Ann-Margret, Barbara Armstrong, Paul Buboltz, Morgan Fairchild

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Episode 15

Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores

Mar 30, 19851h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude KervenWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Marty NadlerGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Bob Orton, Jr., Liberace, Lisa Ruffin

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Episode 16

Christopher Reeve/Santana

Apr 6, 19851h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Anne Beatts, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Dick Blasucci, Paul FlahertyGuest stars Christopher Reeve, Steven Wright, Carlos Santana, Lisa Ruffin, Anne Beatts, Calvert DeForest, Rob Riley

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Episode 17

Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn

Apr 13, 19851h 7mfinale

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Andy Breckman, Christopher GuestWritten by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob RileyGuest stars Greg Kihn, Howard Cosell, John Goodlow, Michael Bentt, Larry David, Jim Downey, Mike Hodge, Kevin Kelton

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More about Saturday Night Live

Cast

Michael CheSelf - Various Characters

Kenan ThompsonSelf - Various Characters

Heidi GardnerSelf - Various Characters

Mikey DaySelf - Various Characters

Kyle MooneySelf - Various Characters

Cecily StrongSelf - Various Characters

Bobby MoynihanSelf - Various Characters

Seth MeyersSelf - Various Characters

Credits

Created by: Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 1,009
Original language: English

Networks & production

NBCUnited States
Broadway VideoUnited States
NBC StudiosUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
SNL StudiosUnited States

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