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Season 1 – Saturday Night Live

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Live from New York for more than four decades, celebrity hosts join an award-winning ensemble cast to perform comedic sketches, satirical news and digital shorts, alongside popular musical acts; capturing the pop-culture zeitgeist, the show's sketches and segments often go viral the next day. Over the years, cast members have included Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Kate McKinnon, Seth Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Amy Poehler, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig, and many more, as well as recurring guests such as Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy and Steve Martin; from executive producer Lorne Michaels, "SNL" is widely considered an American late-night institution and continues to earn critical praise.
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John J. O'Connor New York Times NBC has found itself a source for legitimate pride, a commodity in scarce supply at any network these days. Oct 6, 2021 Full Review Michael J. Arlen The New Yorker Much of the appeal of "Saturday Night" lies in its contrast with this ubiquitous show-business language. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Jeff Greenfield New York Magazine/Vulture Saturday Night is a show worth rooting for. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Sierra Filucci Common Sense Media Over the years, the quality of the show has varied, both from season to season and from episode to episode. But for the most part, Saturday Night Live has been a place to see solid, live comedy with a broad, mature appeal. Sep 12, 2018 Full Review Dan Iverson IGN Movies Although the show may appear dated, most of the comedy isn't. Yes, we did say most. Rated: 8/10 Sep 12, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C 24 failed episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Stephen C This is worse than my own ***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 24 episodes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review Audience Member LOL, the funniest 24 episodes of the 1st 5 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The best early-season ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Featuring Little Chocolate Donuts!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dan Aykroyd

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John Belushi

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Chevy Chase

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Jane Curtin

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Garrett Morris

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Laraine Newman

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 11, 1975 George Carlin; Billy Preston; Janis Ian Host George Carlin; Janis Ian; Billy Preston. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 18, 1975 Paul Simon; Randy Newman; Phoebe Snow; Art Garfunkel; Jessy Dixon Singers Host Paul Simon; musical guests Randy Newman, Phoebe Snow, Art Garfunkel and Jessy Dixon Singers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 25, 1975 Rob Reiner; John Belushi Host Rob Reiner; musical guest John Belushi. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 1975 Candice Bergen; Esther Phillips From 1975. Host: Candice Bergen. Musical guest: Esther Phillips. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 1975 Robert Klein; ABBA; Loudon Wainwright III Host: Robert Klein. Music guests: ABBA, Loudon Wainwright III. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 1975 Lily Tomlin; Howard Shore; The All Nurse Band Host Lily Tomlin; musical guest Howard Shore & the All Nurse Band. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 1975 Richard Pryor; Gil Scott-Heron Host Richard Pryor; musical guest Gil Scott-Heron. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 20, 1975 Candice Bergen; Martha Reeves; The Stylistics Host Candice Bergen; musical guests Martha Reeves and the Stylistics. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 10, 1976 Elliott Gould; Anne Murray Host Elliott Gould; musical guest Anne Murray. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 17, 1976 Buck Henry; Bill Withers; Toni Basil Host Buck Henry; Bill Withers; Toni Basil. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 24, 1976 Peter Cook; Dudley Moore; Neil Sedaka Hosts Peter Cook and Dudley Moore; musical guest Neil Sedaka. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 1976 Dick Cavett; Jimmy Cliff Host Dick Cavett; musical guest Jimmy Cliff. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 14, 1976 Peter Boyle; Al Jarreau Host Peter Boyle; Al Jarreau. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 21, 1976 Desi Arnaz; Desi Arnaz Jr. Host Desi Arnaz; musical guest Desi Arnaz Jr. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 28, 1976 Jill Clayburgh; Leon Redbone; The Idlers Host Jill Clayburgh; musical guest Leon Redbone and the Idlers. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 13, 1976 Anthony Perkins; Betty Carter Host Anthony Perkins; musical guest Betty Carter. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 17, 1976 Ron Nessen; Patti Smith Host Ron Nessen; musical guest Patti Smith. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 24, 1976 Raquel Welch; Phoebe Snow; John Sebastian Host Raquel Welch; Phoebe Snow; John Sebastian. Details Episode 19 Aired May 8, 1976 Madeline Kahn; Carly Simon Host Madeline Kahn; musical guest Carly Simon; sketches include "More Cowbell," and James Brown's "Celebrity Hot Tub Party." Details Episode 20 Aired May 15, 1976 Dyan Cannon; Leon and Mary Russell Host Dyan Cannon; musical guests Leon and Mary Russell; sketches include "Celebrity Jeopardy," "D... in a Box," and "Stefon." Details Episode 21 Aired May 22, 1976 Buck Henry; Gordon Lightfoot; Garrett Morris Host Buck Henry; musical guests Gordon Lightfoot and Garrett Morris; sketches include Matt Foley and Eddie Murphy's "White Like Me," and "Friendos." Details Episode 22 Aired May 29, 1976 Elliott Gould; Leon Redbone; Harlan Collins; Joyce Everson Host Elliott Gould; musical guests Harlan Collins, Leon Redbone and Joyce Everson; sketches include "Debbie Downer" and "Chippendales Audition." Details Episode 23 Aired Jul 24, 1976 Louise Lasser; Preservation Hall Jazz Band Host Louise Lasser; musical guest Preservation Hall Jazz Band; sketches include "The Love-ahs", "Gumby," and "David S. Pumpkins." Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 31, 1976 Kris Kristofferson; Rita Coolidge Host Kris Kristofferson; musical guest Rita Coolidge; sketches include "Bronx Beat," "Laser Cats," and "Farewell Mr. Buntin." Details

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Saturday Night Live — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 11, 1975
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