Saturday Night Live
"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"
6.9197551 SeasonsScriptedComedyNews
Overview
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.
Status:Returning Series
Total Episodes:1009
Network:NBC
Created by:Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels
Homepage:nbc.com
IMDb:imdb.com
First Aired:October 11, 1975
Last Aired:May 16, 2026
Last Episode:May 16 - Will Ferrell (S51E20)