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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.
Cast, crew and production details
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
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Episode 1
Jean Smart hosts Saturday Night Live on September 28, 2024, with musical guest Jelly Roll.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Jean Smart, Jelly Roll, Hannah Einbinder
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Episode 2
Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live on October 5, 2024, with musical guest Coldplay.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Maya Rudolph, Chris Martin, Jon Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Andy Samberg, Nate Bargatze, Dana Carvey
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Episode 3
Ariana Grande hosts Saturday Night Live on October 12, 2024, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Stevie Nicks, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Ariana Grande
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Episode 4
Michael Keaton hosts Saturday Night Live on October 19, 2024, with musical guest Billie Eilish.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Billie Eilish, Maya Rudolph, Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Andy Samberg
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Episode 5
John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2024, with musical guest Chappell Roan.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Chappell Roan, Kamala Harris, Pete Davidson
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Episode 6
Bill Burr hosts Saturday Night Live on November 9, 2024, with musical guest Mk.gee.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Bill Burr, Dana Carvey, Mike Gordon
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Episode 7
Charli xcx hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on November 16, 2024.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Alec Baldwin, Andy Samberg, Dana Carvey, Akiva Schaffer, Charli xcx, Kyle Mooney, Punkie Johnson, Julia Fox
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Episode 8
Paul Mescal hosts Saturday Night Live on December 7, 2024, with musical guest Shaboozey.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Paul Mescal, Shaboozey, Trisha Paytas
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Episode 9
Chris Rock hosts Saturday Night Live on December 14, 2024, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Gracie Abrams
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Episode 10
Martin Short hosts Saturday Night Live on December 21, 2024, with musical guest Hozier.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Hozier, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Martin Short
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Episode 11
Dave Chappelle hosts Saturday Night Live on January 18, 2025, with musical guest GloRilla.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Dave Chappelle, GloRilla
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Episode 12
Timothée Chalamet hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on January 25, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Sandler, Timothée Chalamet, James Blake
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Episode 13
The award-winning sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York, featuring musical performances, former cast members, special guests and all-time favorite sketches.
Directed by Liz PatrickWritten by James Anderson, Steve Higgins, Tina Fey, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, Emily Spivey, John Mulaney, Simon Rich, Kent Sublette, Alison Gates, Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Colin Jost, Dan Bulla, Dennis McNicholas, Jack Handey, Jake Nordwind, Jim Downey, Jimmy Fowlie, Josh Patten, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mike DiCenzo, Mikey Day, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Sudi Green, Auguste WhiteGuest stars Steve Martin, Vanessa Bayer, Jason Sudeikis, Ryan Reynolds, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Chris Parnell
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Episode 14
Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Tate McRae on March 1, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Mike Myers, Tate McRae, Shane Gillis
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Episode 15
Lady Gaga hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 8, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Lady Gaga, Mike Myers
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Episode 16
Mikey Madison hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Morgan Wallen on March 29, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Morgan Wallen, Mikey Madison, Joe Jonas
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Episode 17
Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Elton John & Brandi Carlile on April 5, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Brandi Carlile, Jack Black, Mike Myers, Elton John
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Episode 18
Jon Hamm hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Lizzo on April 12, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Kieran Culkin, Scarlett Johansson, Lizzo, Jon Hamm, Alex Moffat
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Episode 19
Quinta Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Benson Boone on May 3, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Quinta Brunson, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Dwyane Wade
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Episode 20
Walton Goggins hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Arcade Fire on May 10, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, Walton Goggins, Cecily Strong, Sam Rockwell
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Episode 21
Scarlett Johansson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Bad Bunny on May 17, 2025.
Written by Ceara Jane O'SullivanGuest stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Scarlett Johansson, Bad Bunny, Mike Myers
Where to watch Saturday Night LiveEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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