Saturday Night Live

2023
4.4
990 reviews
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Season 34 episodes (22)

1 Michael Phelps - September 13, 2008
9/13/08
America's leading late-night sketch comedy show kicks off its 34th season with cast members Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Amdy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and featuring Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson. Sketches include PALIN/CLINTON COLD OPEN -Tina Fey returns to SNL, as Sarah Palin, and Amy, as Hillary Clinton, address the American public regarding sexism in the Presidential race. PHELPS & MOM MONOLOGUE - Amy, as Michael's mother cheers him on during the monologue, as he talks about endorsements and gets interrupted by Will, a shady salesman, and William Shatner, who talks about endorsing reputable brands. QUIZ BOWL - Michael, Amy and Will play home-schooled children who answer every question wrong on a quiz show. THERE'S GOT TO BE A BETTER WAY (JARGLOVE) - A commercial for a jar opener featuring Kristen, who must go through extreme measures to open a jar. CRAIG & STACIA - Kristen and Michael play freakish children who scare their parents' friends at a dinner party. _WEEKEND UPDATE - Seth and Amy, as anchors, parody the news. This week, they welcome: Will, as a Alaska Pete, a man who defends Sarah Palin; Fred, as Nicholas Fehn, a comedian who reads from the paper; and Andy, as Cathy the cartoon character. THE CHARLES BARKLEY SHOW - Kenan, as Charles Barkley, hosts a talk show where he interviews Michael Phelps. _T-MOBILE FAV 5 - A commercial for T-Mobile, where Jason, a father, reveals that his "Top Five," are all his daughter's hot girlfriends. _AN SNL DIGITAL SHORT: _SPACE OLYMPICS - A short film featuring Andy, as the host of the Space Olympics. _PEPPER - Bobby plays a waiter who refuses to take the order of his patrons because he keeps smelling pepper. MICHAEL PHELPS DIET - Michael does a commercial for his new diet program, featuring tremendous amounts of food.
2 James Franco - September 20, 2008
9/20/08
America's leading late-night sketch comedy show, currently in its 34th season, stars cast members Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson. MCCAIN APPROVES COLD OPEN - Darrell, as John McCain, in a voice-over recording session for Obama attack ads. FRANCO MONOLOGUE - While talking about how he is currently attending college at Columbia, he is interrupted by Jason, his R.A. AGENT 420 - James plays Agent 420, a secret agent who is always high. OJ JURY SELECTION - The lawyers for O.J. Simpson unsuccessfully try to find jurors who have not heard of the fact that OJ killed his wife. AN SNL DIGITAL SHORT: HEY (MURRAY HILL) - James plays a loner who admits to Kristen that he has a "little dong." TNT PROMO: THE LOOKER - Fred plays Penny Marshall in this promo for a new TNT show where she plays "The Looker." WEEKEND UPDATE - Seth and Amy, as anchors, parody the news. This week, they welcome: Fred, as American Apparel CEO, Dov Charney, who talks about the sexual harassment charges being filed against him; and Jason, who plays Dick Fuld, the CEO of Lehman Brothers, who talks about his company filing for bankruptcy. NEW YORK TIMES - James, as Peter Connolly, the assignment editor of "The New York Times" briefs his reporting staff on the ways of Alaska as they prepare to go there to investigate Sarah Palin. YANKEE STADIUM: SCORSESE & PEREZ - A short film featuring Amy, as Rosie Perez, and Fred, as Martin Scorsese, who talk about their memories of Yankee Stadium. MIRROR - Bill, as Willem Dafoe, tries to convince James to kill Andy Samberg.
3 Anna Faris - September 27, 2008
9/27/08
America's leading late-night sketch comedy show, currently in its 34th season, stars cast members Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson. COURIC/PALIN COLD OPEN - A parody of Katie Couric's interview with Sarah Palin, with Amy, as Katie Couric, and Tina Fey, as Sarah Palin. ANNA MONOLOGUE - Anna admits to the audience that she really is a dumb blonde during her monologue. THE DRIVE HOME - Jason and Anna, a couple, discuss the odd and uncomfortable things they brought up during dinner with another couple while on the way home. DEBATE - Chris Parnell returns to SNL, as Jim Lehrer, and hosts this parody of the first Presidential debate between Senator McCain (Darrell) and Senator Obama (Fred). BOAT RIDE - Kenan plays a hit man who lures Anna, a dim woman, onto a boat so he can kill her. WEEKEND UPDATE - Seth and Amy, as anchors, parody the news. This week, they welcome: Darrell, as Bill Clinton, who talks about endorsing Senator Obama for President; and Kristen, as Judy Grimes, a very nervous travel agent who keeps repeating, "just kidding." CHAMPAGNE ROOM - Anna, Kristen and Casey play strippers who talk about how the financial mess on Wall Street has affected their business. DEEP HOUSE DISH - Kenan, as DJ Dynasty Handbag, hosts another edition of this show, featuring performances from Kristen and Anna, two house-music divas, and Bobby, Fred and Will, a group of singing "bears." BUDGET BRIDAL GOWNS - Kenan does a commercial for his store, which sells "Slightly Stained & Used Bridal Gowns." MY EX-BOYFRIEND - Anna plays a woman who cannot stop talking about her ex-boyfriend while on a date with Bill.
4 Anne Hathaway - October 4, 2008
10/4/08
America's leading late-night sketch comedy show, currently in its 34th season, stars cast members Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson. VP DEBATE COLD OPEN - A parody of this week's Vice Presidential Debate, featuring Queen Latifah as moderator, Gwen Ifill, and Tina Fey, as Sarah Palin, and Jason, as Joe Biden. ANNE MONOLOGUE - Anne talks about her recent breakup with her bamboozling boyfriend and also about her new boyfriend, a "Nigerian Prince" who contacted her on the internet and wants her social security number. THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW - A parody of "The Lawrence Welk Show" featuring a performance by the ladies as a "sister act." All of the sisters are gorgeous, except for Kristen, who is malformed. C-SPAN BAILOUT BAILOUT - A press conference about how the government is dealing with the financial crisis brought on by the subprime mortgage problem. AN SNL DIGITAL SHORT: EXTREME CHALLENGE - Andy and Kristen compete in an extreme competition, officiated by Will. WEEKEND UPDATE - Seth and Amy, as anchors, parody the news. This week, they welcome: Will, who sings a song about how each of the Senators voted on the recent bailout plan in Congress. MARY POPPINS - Anne, as Mary Poppins, reveals that "Supercalifragalistic..." is actually the name of a contagious liver disease which she is carrying. NEWS TEAM - A promo for a news show featuring a team composed of blundering anchors and reporters culled from YouTube video clips. MARK WAHLBERG TALKS TO ANIMALS - Andy, as Mark Wahlberg, talks to animals. KATY PERRY - Casey, as Katy Perry, does a commercial for her less-salacious CD.
5 Josh Brolin - October 18, 2008
10/18/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Josh Brolin. Brolin starred in last year's crime drama, "No Country for Old Men" and will portray President George W. Bush in the upcoming Oliver Stone film, "W." The current SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson.
6 Jon Hamm - October 25, 2008
10/25/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Jon Hamm, star of AMC's hit show 'Mad Men'. Hamm received critical acclaim for his portrayal of 1960s advertising executive Don Draper, including the 2008 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson.
7 Ben Affleck - November 1, 2008
11/1/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Ben Affleck. This marks the fourth time Affleck will host the show. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson.
8 Paul Rudd - November 15, 2008
11/15/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Paul Rudd. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
9 Tim McGraw - November 22, 2008
11/22/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Tim McGraw. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
10 John Malkovich - December 6, 2008
12/6/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host John Malkovich. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
11 Hugh Laurie - December 13, 2008
12/13/08
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Hugh Laurie. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
12 Neil Patrick Harris - January 10, 2009
1/10/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Neil Patrick Harris. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
13 Rosario Dawson - January 17, 2009
1/17/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Rosario Dawson. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
14 Steve Martin - January 31, 2009
1/31/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Steve Martin. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
15 Bradley Cooper - February 7, 2009
2/7/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Bradley Cooper. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
16 Alec Baldwin - February 14, 2009
2/14/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Rosario Dawson. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
17 Dwayne Johnson - March 7, 2009
3/7/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Rosario Dawson. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
18 Tracy Morgan - March 14, 2009
3/14/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Rosario Dawson. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
19 Seth Rogen - April 4, 2009
4/3/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Seth Rogen. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
20 Zac Efron - April 11, 2009
4/10/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Zac Efron. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson.
21 Justin Timberlake - May 9, 2009
5/9/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Timberlake. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson. Sketches include Geithner Cold Open, Timberlake Monologue, Mom Translator, Target, Immigrant Tale, Surgery Center, Update: Including Fred And Bill (As Gov. David Paterson And Eliot Spitzer); Star Trek Update (Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy - Bobby And Kenan) and Barry Gibb Talk Show.
22 Will Ferrell - May 16, 2009
5/15/09
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Will Ferrell. The SNL cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and features Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson. Sketches include Cheney On Tv Cold Open, Will Ferrell Theatre Monologue, Wade Blassingame, Lawrence Welk, Jeopardy, Update featuring Will as Harry Carey and Really!?! with Seth and Amy, and Funeral.

About this show

For forty plus years this famous phrase has signalled the start of one of the greatest and most innovative sketch comedy shows of all time. Since its launch in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" has been the destination for generation after generation of ground-breaking comedic performers. The show has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends, including Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig and many more. Through the years, the ever-evolving cast has kept a finger firmly on the pulse of the times. From pop culture parodies to political satire, the show has produced countless unforgettable characters and catchphrases, while playing host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, music and politics.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
990 reviews
Terri Davis
November 2, 2021
This was really good back in the seventies in the 80s but whoever is running Saturday Night Live now can't even operate a bubble gum machine There is no comedy and Saturday Night Live anymore in fact the entertainment altogether anything past the 1990s is just simply disgusting not even worth spending any money. I'm NOT paying those dirty rats in Hollywood. I miss the old days when things was really entertaining and funny and when you turn on the television people had class and Showmanship.
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Robert Brewer
January 25, 2022
The guy is just another politician selling vaccines without knowing anything I was locked up yes in jail over something stupid so all you oh he just a criminal idiots that don't know who I am and don't see that our justice system is a joke I had a misdemeanor and was in with a capitol murder anyways there was 17 people in my pod tested positive and 3 that didn't not one of them got sick so I have a 85 percent chance I won't get sick so yeah I won't bow down like a punk and get your shot sheeple
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Susan Kenen
February 1, 2020
This show was funny in the 70's and 80's. Most sketches are not even funny now - you're lucky to get one laugh per show. I think comedy has been eviscerated, perhaps by overactive "social consciousness." I'm not sure. But I can't tell you how much I wish this show would be funny again. Please, God, do whatever is necessary to make this happen.
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