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Saturday Night Live

1975TV-1451 seasons6.9 / 10

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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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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

Dane Cook/The Killers

Sep 30, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Jim RashGuest stars Dane Cook, Brian Williams

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Episode 2

Jaime Pressly/Corinne Bailey Rae

Oct 7, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Corinne Bailey Rae, Jaime Pressly, Danielle Flora, Keltie Knight, Vincent Petrosini

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Episode 3

John C. Reilly/My Chemical Romance

Oct 21, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars John C. Reilly, Jorma Taccone, Will Ferrell, Steve Higgins, Robert Gordon Spencer

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Episode 4

Hugh Laurie/Beck

Oct 28, 20061h 7m8.0 / 10

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

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Directed by Don Roy King, Stefan NadelmanWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Al Franken, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Michelle Saks Smigel, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Michael Gordon, Rich Blomquist, Scott Jacobson, Matt O'BrienGuest stars Hugh Laurie, Beck, Lorne Michaels, Robert Smigel, Jim Morris, Cristina Duarte, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian

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Episode 5

Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

Nov 11, 20061h 7m8.0 / 10

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).

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Directed by Don Roy King, David Wachtenheim, Glen SteinmacherWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rich Blomquist, Scott Jacobson, Matt O'Brien, Jim CashmanGuest stars Tony Bennett, Christina Aguilera, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Peter Austin Noto, Tina Fey, Takeru Kobayashi, John Mazurek

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Episode 6

Ludacris

Nov 18, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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).

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Directed by Don Roy King, James SignorelliWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Lauren Reeves, Matthew R. Staley, Pharrell Williams

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Episode 7

Matthew Fox/Tenacious D

Dec 2, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Matthew Fox, Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Lorne Michaels, Peter Austin Noto, Veronica Dang, Danielle Flora, JR Reed

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Episode 8

Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani, Akon

Dec 9, 20061h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy King, James Signorelli, David Wachtenheim, Glen SteinmacherWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rich Blomquist, Scott Jacobson, Matt O'BrienGuest stars Annette Bening, Gwen Stefani, Akon, Alec Baldwin, Blaze Berdahl, Frank Harts, Kate Simses, Matthew Fox

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Episode 9

Justin Timberlake

Dec 16, 20061h 7m

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz, Jimmy Fallon

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Episode 10

Jake Gyllenhaal/The Shins

Jan 13, 20071h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Lorne Michaels, Jorma Taccone, John Mazurek, Lauren Reeves

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Episode 11

Jeremy Piven/AFI

Jan 20, 20071h 7m8.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy King, David Wachtenheim, Glen Steinmacher, Stefan NadelmanWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Adam McKay, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rich Blomquist, Scott Jacobson, Matt O'Brien, David FeldmanGuest stars Jeremy Piven, Cristina Duarte, Common, Jorma Taccone

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Episode 12

Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

Feb 3, 20071h 7m7.5 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, JB Smoove, Jim CashmanGuest stars Lily Allen, Drew Barrymore, Horatio Sanz

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Episode 13

Forest Whitaker/Keith Urban

Feb 10, 20071h 7m6.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Jim CashmanGuest stars Forest Whitaker, Keith Urban, Ken Aymong, Lauren Reeves, Jorma Taccone

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Episode 14

Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

Feb 24, 20071h 7m8.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Jorma Taccone, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Rainn Wilson, Lorne Michaels, Rashida Jones, Colin Jost, Michael Shoemaker, Owen Pallett

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Episode 15

Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Snow Patrol

Mar 17, 20071h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Mike SchwartzGuest stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Rock, Keet Davis, Brad Hall, Lauren Reeves

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Episode 16

Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood

Mar 24, 20071h 7m6.0 / 10

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

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy King, James Signorelli, David Wachtenheim, Robert Marianetti, Glen SteinmacherWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Matt O'BrienGuest stars Peyton Manning, Carrie Underwood, Peter Austin Noto, Becca Lish, Kevin Ashlee, Dan Aykroyd, Maya N. Blake, Archie Manning

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Episode 17

Shia LaBeouf/Avril Lavigne

Apr 14, 20071h 7m6.0 / 10

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."

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Jorma Taccone, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Marika Sawyer, Matt Murray, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie GrandyGuest stars Avril Lavigne, Shia LaBeouf, Lorne Michaels, Phil Hymes, Alec Baldwin

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Episode 18

Scarlett Johansson/Björk

Apr 21, 20071h 7m6.5 / 10

"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."

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Guest stars Björk, Chuck Schumer, Scarlett Johansson

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Episode 19

Molly Shannon/Linkin Park

May 12, 20071h 7m

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."

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Guest stars Molly Shannon, Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon, Joe Hahn

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Episode 20

Zach Braff/Maroon 5

May 19, 20071h 7m6.0 / 10finale

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."

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Guest stars Zach Braff, Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, Mickey Madden

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 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

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