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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
America's long-running sketch comedy show returns for Season 36 with "SNL" alum Amy Poehler helming the cast and fielding kisses from Justin Timberlake. Sketches include Bronx Beat, Hair Restoration, Maternity Matters, Wedding Venue, and more.
Guest stars Justin Timberlake, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Katy Perry, Jimmy Fallon, Peter Sarsgaard
Episode 2
Sketches include Rahm Emanuel Address Cold Open, Bryan Cranston Song Monologue, Pepto Bismol Ice, Miley Cyrus Show, What Up With That?, Shanna: Basketball Game, An SNL Digitial Short: Rescue Dogs 3-D, and Weekend Update.
Guest stars Ye, Bryan Cranston, Pusha T, Ernest Borgnine, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren
Episode 3
Sketches include Ask Gloria Allred Cold Open, Jane Lynch Monologue, Facebook, New Boyfriend Talk Show, Christine O'Donnell Ad, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Relaxation Therapy, Returns & Exchanges and more.
Guest stars Bruno Mars, Jane Lynch
Episode 4
Sketches include Obama & Reid Cold Open, Emma Stone Monologue, Baby Spanx, Makeover Show, Headline News Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Broke My Arm, The View, Wrangler Jeans Commercial, Weekend Update and more.
Guest stars Emma Stone, John Mulaney, Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Nathan Followill, Matthew Followill
Episode 5
Rihanna performs "What's My Name" and "“Only Girl (In The World)" Sketches include Biden Cold Open, Jon Hamm Monologue, An SNL Digital Short: Ronnie And Clyde, Vincent Price Halloween, Back To The Future Screen Tests, I Didn't Ask For This, Highway Cops, Darlique & Barney, Dog in Purse
Guest stars Rihanna, Jon Hamm, Colin Jost
Episode 6
Sketches include G-20 Cold Open, 16 and Pregnant Spinoffs, Millionaire Matchmaker, Manuel Ortiz Show, Unstoppable Trailer, Hollywood Dish, Weekend Update including Jay & Jason as George W. Bush & Kanye West; Vanessa & Fredas, and more.
Guest stars Will Butler, Scarlett Johansson, Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, Nick Zinner
Episode 7
Sketches include Rachel Maddow Cold Open, Anne Hathaway Monologue, Message from the TSA, Miley Cyrus Show, Penelope Thanksgiving, Visiting the Queen, Weekend Update, Herb Welch, Black Friday, and Camel Tame.
Guest stars Florence Welch, Anne Hathaway, Isabella Summers, Robert Ackroyd, Tom Monger, Christopher Lloyd Hayden, Mark Saunders
Episode 8
Sketches include WikiLeaks Cold Open, New York Monologue, Book Ad, What Up With That, Mr. Produce, An SNL Digital Short: Party at Mr. Bernard's, Weekend Update, Movie Fan, Blizzard Man, Vinny Talks to De Niro, Hair Restoration, and more.
Guest stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Sean Combs, Swizz Beatz, Robin Williams, Dawn Richard, Kalenna Harper
Episode 9
Sketches include Obama Address Cold Open, Paul Monologue, Cat Cuisine, Kissing Family, What's That Name, Message From MasterCard, Sexually Speaking, Weekend Update, Field Day, and Ice Show at the Garden (Meryl Streep on Ice).
Guest stars Paul McCartney, Paul Rudd, Mario Batali
Episode 10
Sketches include White House Christmas Party Cold Open, Christmas Song Monologue (Silver Bells with Cookie Monster), A Message From Mark Zuckerberg, Miley Cyrus Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Just Had Sex, Larry King Live and more.
Guest stars Blake Lively, Eminem, Jorma Taccone, Lil Wayne, John McEnroe, Jeff Bridges, Akiva Schaffer, Akon
Episode 11
Sketches include Bloomberg Cold Open, Jim Carrey Monologue, Hair Restoration, Black Swan, Finding Your Power (Healing Conversations), Grady Wilson's Tantric N' Tasty, Worst of Soul Train, Weekend Update, Amusement Park Ride and more.
Guest stars Jim Carrey, Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney
Episode 12
Sketches include Fox News Cold Open, Country Monologue, The Cape Promo, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Andy & Pee Wee's Night Out, Bar Mitzvah Songs, Record Meeting, Weekend Update, Fresh Prince Lost Episodes, ESPN Deportes, and more.
Guest stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Anderson Cooper, Cee Lo Green, Paul Reubens
Episode 13
Sketches include Bachmann Address Cold Open, Eisenberg Monologue featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Estromaxx, Mister Wizard, Herb Welch, An SNL Digital Short: The Creep featuring Nicki Minaj, Weekend Update, Bride of Blackenstein, MTV Skins, and more.
Guest stars Nicki Minaj, Jorma Taccone, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Akiva Schaffer, John Waters
Episode 14
Sketches include Wayne's World Cold Open featuring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey Monologue, Sleepmate Pro, Church Chat featuring Justin Bieber, Teen Crisis Hotline, The Roommate featuring Justin Bieber, Weekend Update, Pageant Preview, and more.
Guest stars Dana Carvey, Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon, Joe Hahn, Mike Myers
Episode 15
Sketches include O'Reilly/Obama Cold Open, Russell Monologue, Spider-Man Lawsuit, Vacation Giveaway, British Movie Trailer, Royal Taster, Chris Brown "Yeah 3X", Weekend Update, and more.
Guest stars Russell Brand, Chris Brown
Episode 16
Sketches include Winning It Cold Open, Miley Perfect Monologue, Baby Spanx, Our Time with Taboo & Apl De App, Disney Channel Acting School, Miley Cyrus Show, The Strokes "Under Cover of Darkness," Weekend Update, and more.
Guest stars Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture, Albert Hammond Jr., Fabrizio Moretti, Nick Valensi, Miley Cyrus
Episode 17
Sketches include March Madness Cold Open, partial Zach Monologue, The Talk, Comedy Tour, Scared Straight, Digital Short: Zach Looks for a New Assistant, Weekend Update, Canadian Entertainment Show, Corn Syrup Commercial, and Titanic.
Guest stars Zach Galifianakis, Jessie J, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.
Episode 18
Sketches include Lawrence Welk Cold Open, Elton John Monologue, ESPN Classic: Ladies Shot Put, Knights of the Realm, An SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats #6, Elton John & Leon Russell: "Hey Ahab", Weekend Update, Elton Visits the Queen, and more.
Guest stars Leon Russell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hanks, Will Forte, Elton John, Carmelo Anthony
Episode 19
Sketches include Presidential Address Cold Open, Celebrity Taxes, An SNL Digital Short: Helen Mirren's Magic Bosom, Fox and Friends, Mary Shelley, Foo Fighters "Rope," Weekend Update, Underground Festival - Easter, The Roosevelts, and more.
Guest stars Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett, Dave Grohl, Helen Mirren
Episode 20
Sketches include Osama Cold Open, Mother's Message Monologue, GOP Debate, Mermaid, An SNL Digital Short: Jack Sparrow, Weekend Update, Birthing Class, Bedelia - Sleepover, Pregnant in Heels, Discount Prom Wear, and Hallmark Mother's Day.
Guest stars Tina Fey, Jorma Taccone, Maya Rudolph, Darrell Hammond, Ellie Goulding, Akiva Schaffer, Michael Bolton, Robin Wright
Episode 21
Sketches include The Situation Room, Corn Syrup Producers of America, What up with that?, The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil, Wild World, One-Take Tony, Ann-Margret Tries To Throw A Wad Of Paper Into A Trashcan, and A Republican Candidate.
Guest stars Paul Simon, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Steve Carell, Ed Helms, Chris Colfer, Lindsey Buckingham, Stephen Colbert
Episode 22
Sketches include Rikers Island, Liquorville, WXPD News, Three-Way (Digital Short), What's That Name?, Merry-Go-Love Tunnel, Secret Word and The Barry Gibbs Talk Show. Lady Gaga performs "The Edge of Glory", "Judas" and "Born This Way".
Guest stars Lady Gaga, Patricia Clarkson, Susan Sarandon, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake, Bradley Cooper
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