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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

Michael Jordan/Public Enemy

Sep 28, 19911h 7m9.0 / 10

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Peter CorbettWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Michael Jordan, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Gary Newton, George Wendt

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Episode 2

Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd

Oct 5, 19911h 7m9.0 / 10

""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""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred WolfGuest stars Jeff Daniels, Lorne Michaels, John D. Bair, Erin Fraser

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Episode 3

Kirstie Alley/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Oct 12, 19911h 7m8.0 / 10

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, David GriffithsWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Kirstie Alley, Tom Petty, Tom Davis, Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, George Wendt

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Episode 4

Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt

Oct 26, 19911h 7m9.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Christian Slater, Bonnie Raitt, Lorne Michaels, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John McLaughlin, Alisa Reyes

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Episode 5

Kiefer Sutherland/Skid Row

Nov 2, 19911h 7m

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...?

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Kiefer Sutherland, Tom Davis, Jack Handey

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Episode 6

Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey

Nov 16, 19911h 7m8.0 / 10

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Linda Hamilton, Mariah Carey, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Edward Furlong, Tom Schiller, Martin Scorsese

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Episode 7

Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine

Nov 23, 19911h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Macaulay Culkin, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, George Wendt, Kieran Culkin, Tom Davis

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Episode 8

Hammer

Dec 7, 19911h 7m

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, MC Hammer, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman

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Episode 9

Steve Martin/James Taylor

Dec 14, 19911h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Peter CorbettWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Steve Martin, James Taylor, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Gary Newton

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Episode 10

Rob Morrow/Nirvana

Jan 11, 19921h 7m10.0 / 10

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Rob Morrow, Beth Cahill, Tom Davis

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Episode 11

Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson & Bruce Hornsby

Jan 18, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Bruce Hornsby, Chevy Chase, Robbie Robertson, Beth Cahill, George Wendt, Tom Davis, Don Mincey

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Episode 12

Susan Dey/C+C Music Factory

Feb 8, 19921h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Susan Dey, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Christine Zander

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Episode 13

Jason Priestley/Teenage Fan Club

Feb 15, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Bob Odenkirk, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Jason Priestley, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Tom Davis

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Episode 14

Roseanne Arnold & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers

Feb 22, 19921h 7m

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve KorenGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Tom Arnold, Roseanne Barr, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Brett Barsky, Tom Davis, Madonna

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Episode 15

John Goodman/Garth Brooks

Mar 14, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve KorenGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Garth Brooks, Beth Cahill, John Goodman, Jack Handey, Tom Davis, Jim Downey, Phil Hymes

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Episode 16

Mary Stuart Masterson/En Vogue

Mar 21, 19921h 7m

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred WolfGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Mary Stuart Masterson, Beth Cahill, Jack Handey, Michael J. Anderson

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Episode 17

Sharon Stone/Pearl Jam

Apr 11, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred WolfGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Sharon Stone, Lorne Michaels, Jim Downey, Tom Davis, Warren Hutcherson, Jon Lovitz, Kenny Stabler

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Episode 18

Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox

Apr 18, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Larry David, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Larry Charles, Ian Maxtone-GrahamGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Annie Lennox, Jerry Seinfeld, Beth Cahill, Joel Godard, Johnny Winter

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Episode 19

Tom Hanks/Bruce Springsteen

May 9, 19921h 7m9.0 / 10

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Jeremiah BosgangGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, Lorne Michaels, Jack Handey, Warren Hutcherson, Marci Klein, Jay Leno

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Episode 20

Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams

May 16, 19921h 7m8.0 / 10finale

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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Dan McGrath, Warren Hutcherson, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Jeremiah BosgangGuest stars Melanie Hutsell, Vanessa Williams, Woody Harrelson, Beth Cahill, Jon Lovitz, Jack Handey

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

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

Themes

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