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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

Steve Martin/Eric Clapton

Sep 24, 19941h 7m

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"".

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo MeyerGuest stars Steve Martin, Eric Clapton, Janeane Garofalo, Lorne Michaels, Fred Wolf, Lew Morton, Bobby Bonilla, Roger Clemens

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Episode 2

Marisa Tomei/Bonnie Raitt

Oct 1, 19941h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo MeyerGuest stars Bonnie Raitt, Marisa Tomei, Janeane Garofalo, Ryan Shiraki

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Episode 3

John Travolta/Seal

Oct 15, 19941h 7m

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""

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Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Robin Ruzan, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Seal, John Travolta, Janeane Garofalo, Fred Wolf, Steve Buscemi, David L. Lander, Christopher Lucas

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Episode 4

Dana Carvey/Edie Brickell

Oct 22, 19941h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli, Mike JudgeWritten by Robert Smigel, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Bob Odenkirk, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Mike Judge, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Dana Carvey, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Mike Judge, George H. W. Bush

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Episode 5

Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M.

Nov 12, 19941h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Murray

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Episode 6

John Turturro/Tom Petty

Nov 17, 19941h 7m

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""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars John Turturro, Tom Petty, Janeane Garofalo, Lorne Michaels, Joey Buttafuoco, David Hasselhoff, Phil Hartman

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Episode 7

Roseanne/Green Day

Dec 3, 19941h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Roseanne Barr, Janeane Garofalo, Stephen Holland, Rip Taylor

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Episode 8

Alec Baldwin/Beastie Boys

Dec 10, 19941h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Andy Breckman, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Alec Baldwin, Janeane Garofalo, Jack Handey, Ryan Shiraki, Norm Hiscock, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Christian Slater

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Episode 9

George Foreman/Hole

Dec 17, 19941h 7m

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""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, Bruce McCullochWritten by Robert Smigel, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Bob Odenkirk, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Adam ResnickGuest stars George Foreman, Janeane Garofalo, Lorne Michaels, Fred Wolf, Norm Hiscock, Michael Buffer, Bruce McCulloch

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Episode 10

Jeff Daniels/Luscious Jackson

Jan 14, 19951h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Adam ResnickGuest stars Mark McKinney, Janeane Garofalo, Jeff Daniels, Jack Handey, Stephen Holland, George Pataki, Jeffrey Reeves, Fred Wolf

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Episode 11

David Hyde Pierce/Live

Jan 21, 19951h 7m

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".

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Myers, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Adam ResnickGuest stars Mark McKinney, David Hyde Pierce, Janeane Garofalo, Jodi Letizia

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Episode 12

Bob Newhart/Des'ree

Feb 11, 19951h 7m

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.""

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Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom SchillerWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Brian McConnachie, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Adam Resnick, Judd ApatowGuest stars Mark McKinney, Bob Newhart, Des'ree, Janeane Garofalo, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Jack Handey, Steve Koren, Suzanne Pleshette

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Episode 13

Deion Sanders/Bon Jovi

Feb 18, 19951h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Mark McKinney, Deion Sanders, Janeane Garofalo, Gregory G. Allen, Manute Bol, Jon Bon Jovi, Marci Klein, Fred Wolf

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Episode 14

George Clooney/The Cranberries

Feb 25, 19951h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Bruce McCullochWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Ross AbrashGuest stars Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, George Clooney, Janeane Garofalo, Gregory G. Allen, Tom Davis, Sandra P. Grant, Norm Hiscock

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Episode 15

Paul Reiser/Annie Lennox

Mar 18, 19951h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Billy Grundfest, Victor LevinGuest stars Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, Annie Lennox, Paul Reiser, Billy Grundfest, Steve Koren

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Episode 16

John Goodman/Tragically Hip

Mar 25, 19951h 7m

Live from New York, it'sâ€¦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.""

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Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Dan Aykroyd, Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, John Goodman, Lorne Michaels, Robert Smigel, George Wendt, Brian Dennehy

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Episode 17

Damon Wayans/Dionne Farris

Apr 8, 19951h 7m

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

Episode credits

Directed by Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James SignorelliWritten by Robert Smigel, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Damon Wayans, Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, Morwenna Banks, Dionne Farris, Jack Handey, David Alan Grier

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Episode 18

Courteney Cox/Dave Matthews Band

Apr 15, 19951h 7m

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

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Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Bob Odenkirk, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake SatherGuest stars Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, Morwenna Banks, Courteney Cox, Dave Matthews

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Episode 19

Bob Saget/TLC

May 6, 19951h 7m

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""

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Directed by Dave Wilson, James SignorelliWritten by Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Ross AbrashGuest stars Molly Shannon, Mark McKinney, Morwenna Banks, Bob Saget, Jack Handey, Mark Todd Bruner, Jeffrey Reeves

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Episode 20

David Duchovny/Rod Stewart

May 13, 19951h 7mfinale

Live from New York, for the last time, it'sâ€¦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.""

Episode credits

Directed by Dave WilsonWritten by Robert Smigel, Lorne Michaels, Herbert Sargent, Al Franken, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Steve Koren, Fred Wolf, Ian Maxtone-Graham, David Mandel, Steve Lookner, Lew Morton, Tim Herlihy, Norm Hiscock, Brian Kelley, Laura Kightlinger, Margo Meyer, Drake Sather, Adam Resnick, Ross AbrashGuest stars Mark McKinney, Morwenna Banks, David Duchovny, Rod Stewart, Lorne Michaels, Michael Angarano, Naomi Campbell, Marci Klein

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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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