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Saturday Night Live

1975TV-1452 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

LeBron James/Kanye West

Sep 29, 20071h 7m5.0 / 10

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy King, James Signorelli, J.J. SedelmaierWritten 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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Ye, LeBron James, Lorne Michaels, Steve Carell, Robert Smigel, Bill Chott, Cristina Duarte

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Episode 2

Seth Rogen/Spoon

Oct 6, 20071h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Seth Rogen, Peter Austin Noto, Craig Tsuyumine, Chevy Chase

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Episode 3

Jon Bon Jovi/Foo Fighters

Oct 13, 20071h 7m5.0 / 10

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."

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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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Jon Bon Jovi, Steve Higgins, Jack Nicholson, Liz Cackowski, David Bryan, Paula Pell, Richie Sambora

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Episode 4

Brian Williams/Feist

Nov 3, 20071h 7m7.0 / 10

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."

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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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Leslie Feist, Brian Williams, Peter Austin Noto, Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Bono, Barack Obama

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Episode 5

Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

Feb 23, 20081h 7m7.5 / 10

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."

Episode credits

Directed by 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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Carrie Underwood, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Amber Lee Ettinger, Mike Huckabee, Rob Klein, Paula Pell, Simon Rich

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Episode 6

Ellen Page/Wilco

Mar 1, 20081h 7m8.5 / 10

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

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Directed by Akiva Schaffer, 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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Michelle Saks Smigel, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Elliot Page, Rudolph Giuliani, Michaela Annette, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jason J Dougherty, Cristina Duarte, Tramaine Montell Ford, Bea Miller

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Episode 7

Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

Mar 8, 20081h 7m7.5 / 10

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."

Episode credits

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Amy Adams, Brett Marcus Coady, Catie Lazarus, Paula Pell, Chala Savino, Asa Taccone

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Episode 8

Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey

Mar 15, 20081h 7m7.5 / 10

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).

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Directed by John Solomon, 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, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Jonah Hill, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Jonah Hill, Mariah Carey, T-Pain, Tracy Morgan, Jim Downey, Paula Pell, Tammy To

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Episode 9

Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco

Apr 5, 20081h 7m7.0 / 10

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).

Episode credits

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Harper Steele, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Christopher Walken, Lorne Michaels, Cristina Duarte, Chris Dodd, Jim Downey, Tina Fey, John Lutz, Paula Pell

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Episode 10

Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

Apr 12, 20081h 7m8.0 / 10

Episode credits

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy King, Jason ReitmanWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob Klein, Jason ReitmanGuest stars Ashton Kutcher, Cee Lo Green, Danger Mouse, Peter Austin Noto, Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Jim Downey, Steve Lord

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Episode 11

Shia LaBeouf/My Morning Jacket

May 17, 20081h 7m7.0 / 10

Episode credits

Directed by John Solomon, Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Shia LaBeouf, Lorne Michaels, Doug Abeles, John Lutz, Bryan Tucker

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Episode 12

Steve Carell/Usher

May 17, 20081h 7m6.0 / 10finale

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).

Episode credits

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Don Roy KingWritten by James Anderson, Robert Smigel, Steve Higgins, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, John Lutz, Emily Spivey, John Solomon, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Kent Sublette, Colin Jost, Jim Downey, Alex Baze, Doug Abeles, Charlie Grandy, Rob KleinGuest stars Steve Carell, Usher, Matt Britten, Nancy Carell, Seth Donavan, Ricky Gervais, Jules Hartley, Young Jeezy

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Episode information updated Sep 6, 2026

More about Saturday Night Live

Cast

Michael CheSelf - Various Characters

Kenan ThompsonSelf - Various Characters

Heidi GardnerSelf - Various Characters

Mikey DaySelf - Various Characters

Cecily StrongSelf - Cameo (uncredited)

Kyle MooneySelf - Cameo (uncredited)

Beck BennettSelf - Various Characters

Bobby MoynihanSelf

Credits

Created by: Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 1,018
Original language: English

Networks & production

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

Themes

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