Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975- )

RunningVariety showComedy, Music

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase.

Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. As The New York Times noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy-winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999, "in defiance of both time and show business convention, 'SNL' is still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the past fifty years.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 23:29 (93 min)

Last Episode

Harry Styles
Season 51Episode 1593 min

Harry Styles

Harry Styles will return to "Saturday Night Live" on March 14, doing double duty as host and musical guest for the second time.

The Grammy Award winner's "Together, Together" tour launches this spring in support of his album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.," due out March 6.

Mar 14, 2026

Next Episode

Jack Black / Jack White
Season 51Episode 1693 min

Jack Black / Jack White

Jack Black will host "Saturday Night Live" for the fifth time on April 4. Black stars in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," in theaters April 1.

Jack White will return for his fifth individual appearance as musical guest and sixth overall. White is a 12-time Grammy Award winner and 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Apr 4, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S51E15Harry StylesMar 14, 2026
S51E14Ryan Gosling / GorillazMar 7, 2026
S51E13Connor Storrie / Mumford & SonsFeb 28, 2026
S51E12Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi BJan 31, 2026
S51E11Teyana Taylor / GeeseJan 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the Saturday Night Live premiere in 1975?

The Saturday Night Live premiere aired on October 11, 1975.

Who were the original cast members of Saturday Night Live in 1975?

The original cast members of Saturday Night Live in 1975 were Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner.

Who was the host of the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975?

The first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975 was hosted by George Carlin.

Who was the musical guest for the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975?

The musical guest for the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975 was Billy Preston and Janis Ian.

Who was the first performer to say the famous phrase "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"?

Chevy Chase was the first performer to say the famous phrase "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"

Who was the first musical guest to perform on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

The first musical guest to perform on Saturday Night Live in 1975 was Billy Preston.

Who was the first Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Chevy Chase was the first Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member to leave Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Chevy Chase was the first cast member to leave Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member added after the original seven on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Bill Murray was the first cast member added after the original seven on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the youngest cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Gilda Radner was the youngest cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the oldest cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Garrett Morris was the oldest cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first musical guest to be banned from Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Elvis Costello was the first musical guest to be banned from Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member to impersonate President Gerald Ford on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Chevy Chase was the first cast member to impersonate President Gerald Ford on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member to impersonate President Jimmy Carter on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Dan Aykroyd was the first cast member to impersonate President Jimmy Carter on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member to impersonate President Richard Nixon on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Dan Aykroyd was the first cast member to impersonate President Richard Nixon on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Who was the first cast member to impersonate President Ronald Reagan on Saturday Night Live in 1975?

Joe Piscopo was the first cast member to impersonate President Ronald Reagan on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Cast

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

plays himself
George Coe

George Coe

plays himself
Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian Doyle-Murray

plays himself
Jerry Minor

Jerry Minor

plays himself
Beck Bennett

Beck Bennett

plays himself
Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg

plays himself
Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

plays himself
Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson

plays himself
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Characters

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

George Coe

George Coe

Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian Doyle-Murray

Jerry Minor

Jerry Minor

Beck Bennett

Beck Bennett

Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson

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Also known as

  • SNL
  • SNL US
  • 周六夜现场 (China)

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