Saturday Night Live

The late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live was created by Lorne Michaels and has been on the air since 1975. Each episode has a celebrity host and musical guest, who often take in the improvised skits that parody contemporary culture and politics.
Since its premiere, SNL has featured some of the biggest names in comedy including Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, John Belushi, Chris Rock, and Tina Fey. The show has won over 70 Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards. Originally narrated by Don Pardo, the voice of SNL is now alum Darrell Hammond.
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: October 11, 1975
Cast Members With Most Seasons:
- Kenan Thompson (17 Seasons)
- Darrell Hammond (14 Seasons)
- Seth Meyers (13 Seasons)
- Al Franken (12 Seasons)
- Fred Armisen (11 Seasons)
- Tim Meadows (10 Seasons)
- Maya Rudolph (9 Seasons)
- Kevin Nealon (9 Seasons)
- Bobby Moynihan (9 Seasons)
- Kate McKinnon (9 Seasons)
Where to Watch: Peacock, Hulu
Latest Saturday Night Live News and Updates

Pete Davidson Has Left 'SNL' After Eight Years on the Show — Here's Why

Kate McKinnon Is Leaving 'SNL' After 10 Years and We're Not Crying, You Are

Is 'SNL' New Tonight? The Season 47 Finale Features Host Natasha Lyonne

Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon and More Are Leaving 'SNL' in the Biggest Upset Since 2012

'SNL' Cast Members Took a Firm Stance in Support of Roe v. Wade During the 2022 Mother's Day Episode

Bowen Yang Has Made Diversity History on 'SNL' — Is the Comedy Star Dating Anyone?

Vanessa Bayer Remarkably Overcame Leukemia Before Becoming a Star
Kim Kardashian Considered Having Kanye West as the 'SNL' Musical Guest When She Hosted

According to a New Rumor, Michael Che Might Leave 'SNL' — What's the Truth?

Is 'SNL' Star Mikey Day Engaged? Learn More About His Partner and Their Son

Here's What We Know About 'SNL' Star Cecily Strong's Boyfriend and All Those Pregnancy Rumors

John Mulaney Will Join the 'SNL' Five-Timers Club This Saturday

'Celebrity Big Brother' Has Chris Kattan's Fans Curious About His Net Worth

These Are Our Favorite 'Saturday Night Live' Christmas Sketches of All Time

Word on the 30 Rockefeller Plaza Is That Lorne Michaels Could Be Leaving 'SNL'

These Are Our Favorite 'Saturday Night Live' Thanksgiving Sketches of All Time

Did John Mulaney and Olivia Munn Break Up?! A TikToker Claims He Has the Hot Goss

‘SNL’ Newcomer Aristotle Athari Got Married Just Days Before Joining the Season 47 Cast

Kenan Thompson’s 'SNL' Host Bucket List Includes Denzel Washington and Brad Pitt (Exclusive)

Meet Please Don't Destroy, The Comedy Trio That Starred in 'SNL's "Hard Seltzer" Sketch

President Biden Has a Brand New Look in the Season 47 Premiere of 'SNL'

These Are Our Favorite 'Saturday Night Live' Halloween Sketches of All Time
Live From New York, Beck Bennett and Lauren Holt Are Leaving 'Saturday Night Live'

Check out Who's Joining the Cast of 'SNL' for Season 47 (and Who's Leaving)

'SNL' Alum Jim Breuer Shares Divisive Thoughts About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Norm Macdonald Was Fired From ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1998, but Why Exactly?

Here's the Truth About Adam Sandler and Norm Macdonald's Decades-Long Friendship

Comedian Norm Macdonald Left Behind One Son

John Mulaney Filed for Divorce From Anna Marie Tendler in July 2021 — Did He Cheat on Her?

Iconic TV Mom Molly Shannon Is Also a Mother in Real Life

‘SNL’ Star Horatio Sanz Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault and Grooming by Fan

Fans Want to Know Chris Kattan's Dating History Prior to Game Show Appearance

Cecily Strong and Pete Davidson Were Giving off Big "Departure" Vibes on 'SNL'

Lil Nas X Reacts After Splitting His Pants Pole-Dancing on ‘SNL’: “OMFG NO”

Is Anya Taylor-Joy’s Accent Hard to Place? Here’s Why It Sounds so Unique

Colin Jost's Mom Was One of the First Female Physicians at the FDNY

Kermit the Frog Made a Surprise Appearance on 'SNL' — See the Skit Here

Keegan-Michael Key and His Wife, Elisa Pugliese, Have a Fairytale Marriage

Who Was the Mysterious Musical Artist Who Sang With Miley Cyrus on 'SNL'?

Elon Musk Revealed His Asperger’s Diagnosis on ‘Saturday Night Live'

Aidy Bryant's Husband, Conner O'Malley, Is Also a Familiar Face in Comedy

Will the Cast of 'SNL' Boycott Elon Musk's Upcoming Episode? Here's Why Fans Think So

It's Not a Joke: Elon Musk Will Host 'SNL,' and He's Started Pitching Skits

Marcus Mumford Debuted a New Look During a Surprise Appearance on 'SNL'

Kid Cudi Wore a Dress For ‘Saturday Night Live' Performance, and Viewers Swooned

Here's the Reason Kurt Cobain Often Decided to Wear Dresses and Skirts

Fans and 'SNL' Cast Members Mourn the Loss of Writer Anne Beatts

'SNL's "Boomers Got the Vax" Is Already the Jam of Everyone Waiting Their Turn

Maya Rudolph's Husband Is One of the Most Celebrated Film Directors in Hollywood
Here's the Real Reason Leslie Jones Left 'SNL' Last Year

Nick Jonas' New Album "Spaceman" Reflects What We've All Been Feeling

Ego Nwodim Snagged a Marriage Proposal From an ‘SNL’ Co-Star on Live TV
'SNL' Star Michael Che Is Co-Hosting the 2018 Emmy Awards — And It's About Time!

New 'SNL' Cast Member Bowen Yang Is Breaking Barriers for Both Asian and Gay Comedians

When Does 'SNL' Come Back? The Wait Is Finally (Almost) Over

Here's Why Pete Davidson Missed the Big 'SNL' Premiere

Adam Sandler Recounts Being Fired From 'SNL' on 'The Howard Stern Show'
'SNL' Won't Be Returning for a While, but the Cast Is Doing a Live Show in Quarantine

Dr. Fauci Said Brad Pitt Should Portray Him, and 'SNL' Totally Delivered

Jay Pharoah Is Doing Comedy on His Own Terms Post-'SNL'
Issa Rae Wasn't the First Black Person to Host 'SNL' — but Here's Who Was

'SNL's "Trump Addicts" Ad Struggles to Imagine Life Without Constant POTUS Drama

Yes, Aidy Bryant Is Still on 'SNL' — She’s Just Been Busy!

'SNL's “Christmas Morning” Skit Leaves Underappreciated Moms Feeling Seen

John Mulaney Was Investigated by the Secret Service After Joke Made on 'SNL'

Bad Bunny's Taking His WWE Championship Everywhere, Even Live 'SNL' Performances

SNL Writer Slams Tomi Lahren, And The Internet Lost It
A burn of the highest order.

That Aer Lingus SNL Sketch Didn't Go Over So Well In Ireland — And They Sounded Off On Twitter

Gal Gadot Kissed Kate McKinnon On Saturday Night Live, And People Went Wild

10 People Who Got Banned From 'Saturday Night Live'

Jenny Slate Reveals The Real Reason Why She Got Fired From 'Saturday Night Live'

Jim Carrey Nails His Joe Biden Impression on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debate Parody

Colin Jost Isn’t Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ — At Least, Not Yet

Adele Played a Singing, Stalking ‘Bachelor’ Contestant on ‘Saturday Night Live’

‘Bridgerton’ Heartthrob Regé-Jean Page Will Be Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’
