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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grade. Sketches include Marvel Trailer, He-Man & Lion-O, CNN State of the Union – NFL Cold Open, Cialis Turnt and Booty Rap.
Guest stars Chris Pratt, Ariana Grande, Abel Tesfaye, Mikey Day, Anna Faris
Episode 2
Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Sketches include Joan Rivers, Whites, Weekend Update: What You Can Say, Proud Mary, Car Ride and Poem.
Guest stars Adam Levine, Sarah Silverman, Michael Patrick O'Brien, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, Mickey Madden
Episode 3
Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon Returns, Puppet Class and Cat.
Guest stars Bill Hader, Hozier, Kristen Wiig, Akira Yoshimura, Mikey Day, Harvey Fierstein
Episode 4
Jim Carrey returns as host for the third time while musical guest Iggy Azalea makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Halloween Party, Ghost Chasers, Carrey Family Reunion, Lincoln Ad and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Halloween.
Guest stars Iggy Azalea, Jim Carrey, Rita Ora, MØ, Jeff Daniels
Episode 5
Former cast member Chris Rock hosts for the second time while Prince performs a special medley set. Sketches include Vlog, Shark Tank, How's He Doing, GoProbe and Swiftamine.
Guest stars Prince, Chris Rock, Hannah Welton, Donna Grantis, Kristine Nielsen, Lianne La Havas
Episode 6
Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time and Kendrick Lamar performs. Sketches include 1989 Monologue, The Dudleys, Match'd, A New Day, Weekend Update: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson and Last Call with Woody Harrelson.
Guest stars Kendrick Lamar, Woody Harrelson, Liam Hemsworth, Chantal Kreviazuk, Jay Rock, Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence, Uzo Aduba
Episode 7
Cameron Diaz hosts Saturday Night Live for the fourth time while Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars serve as musical guest. Sketches include Back Home Ballers, Capitol Hill Cold Open, New Annie, High School Theater Show and Office Boss.
Guest stars Bruno Mars, Cameron Diaz, Mark Ronson, Mystikal
Episode 8
James Franco hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time while Nicki Minaj makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Peter Pan Live!, Star Wars Teaser, Brain Space, Kid Mayor and Porn Stars with James Franco and Seth Rogen.
Guest stars James Franco, Nicki Minaj, Michael Patrick O'Brien, Seth Rogen, Skylar Grey
Episode 9
Martin Freeman makes his Saturday Night Live hosting debut while Charli XCX serves as musical guest. Sketches include The Hobbit Office, Sump'n Claus, Church, Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy on Hanukkah and Waterbed Commercial.
Guest stars Martin Freeman, Charli xcx, Frank Anello
Episode 10
Amy Adams returns to host Saturday Night Live while One Direction makes their third appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Christmas Serial, Girlfriends Talk Show with Amy Adams and One Direction, Tenderfield Video Christmas Card, Sam/Smith Dr. Evil Cold Open and Office Christmas Party.
Guest stars Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Amy Adams, Fred Armisen, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Kristen Wiig
Episode 11
Kevin Hart hosts Saturday Night Live for the second time while Sia makes her debut as musical guest. Sketches include MLK Cold Open, Kevin Hart Monologue, Calvin Klein Ad, Why'd You Post That, Bushwick, Brooklyn 2015 and Kevin's Son.
Guest stars Sia, Kevin Hart, Maddie Ziegler
Episode 12
Blake Shelton pulls double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Sketches include Blake Shelton's Hee-Haw Monologue, Farm Hunk, Wishin' Boot, Celebrity Family Feud and Weekend Update: Riblet.
Guest stars Blake Shelton
Episode 13
J.K. Simmons makes his hosting debut while D'Angelo serves as musical guest. Sketches include Super Bowl Shut Down, J.K. Simmons Monologue, Teacher Snow Day, Totino's Super Bowl Commercial and The Jay Z Story.
Guest stars J.K. Simmons, D'Angelo, Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, Michael Patrick O'Brien
Episode 14
Actress Dakota Johnson hosts SNL for the first time while Alabama Shakes returns as musical guest. Sketches include Giuliani Cold Open, Father Daughter Ad, Say What You Wanna Say, Press Junket, I Can't and Emergency Room.
Guest stars Dakota Johnson, Heath Fogg, Brittany Howard, Steve Johnson, Zac Cockrell, Don Johnson, Melanie Griffith, Frank Anello
Episode 15
Host Chris Hemsworth and musical guest Zac Brown Band make their SNL debuts. Sketches include American Express Ad, Empire Promo, Avengers News Report, Porn Stars: Dolce & Gabbana and Reality House.
Guest stars Chris Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth, Chris Cornell, Zac Brown, John Driskell Hopkins, Jimmy De Martini, Coy Bowles, Chris Fryar
Episode 16
Dwayne Johnson hosts for the fourth time while musical guest George Ezra makes his SNL debut. Sketches include The Rock Obama Cold Open, Dwayne Johnson's Franchise Viagra Monologue, New Disney Movie, The Jungle, Pepboys and Improv Show.
Guest stars George Ezra, Dwayne Johnson
Episode 17
Michael Keaton hosts for the third time while musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Michael Keaton Tribute Monologue, Prom Queen, Easter Hotline, Neutrology Music Video, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on The Walking Dead Season Finale and Easter Candy.
Guest stars Carly Rae Jepsen, Michael Keaton, Michael Patrick O'Brien, Norman Reedus
Episode 18
Taraji P. Henson makes her hosting debut alongside second-time musical guest Mumford & Sons. Sketches include Hillary Election Video Cold Open, Taraji P. Henson's I Made It Monologue, Game of Thrones, Sesame Street Promo and Weekend Update: Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy Explains Passover.
Guest stars Taraji P. Henson, Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett, Darrell Hammond, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Billy Crystal
Episode 19
Scarlett Johansson hosts for the fourth time alongside musical guest Wiz Khalifa in his SNL debut. Sketches include Mayweather-Pacquiao Cold Open, Orioles, Girlfriends Talk Show: Prom Queen Camden, Virgin Flight, Blazer and Weekend Update: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Marriage Equality.
Guest stars Wiz Khalifa, Scarlett Johansson, Charlie Puth
Episode 20
Reese Witherspoon makes her second appearance as host alongside musical guest Florence + the Machine. Sketches include 2016 Republicans Cold Open, Mother's Day Apologies Monologue with Reese Witherspoon, Picture Perfect, High School Theatre Show and Whiskers R' We Spring Cat Giveaway.
Guest stars Reese Witherspoon, Florence Welch, Amy Waters Davidson, Isabella Summers, Robert Ackroyd, Tom Monger, Christopher Lloyd Hayden, Mark Saunders
Episode 21
Louis C.K. returns as host for the third time while Rihanna makes her fifth appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Summertime Cold Open, Louis C.K. Monologue, Police Lineup, This Is How I Talk, Wood PSA and The Shoemaker & the Elves.
Guest stars Louis C.K., Rihanna, Darrell Hammond, Mikey Day
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