Saturday Night Live
“Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
52 Seasons • 1018 Episodes
1975 – Present
Premiered: Sat, Oct 11, 1975
Dick Ebersol
Lorne MichaelsUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 52, Episode 4: “October 31 - Inde Navarrette”
Inde Navarrette hosts Saturday Night Live on October 31, 2026, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
24 Episodes →
Season 2
22 Episodes →
Season 3
20 Episodes →
Season 4
20 Episodes →
Season 5
20 Episodes →
Season 6
13 Episodes →
Season 7
20 Episodes →
Season 8
20 Episodes →
Season 9
19 Episodes →
Season 10
17 Episodes →
Season 11
18 Episodes →
Season 12
20 Episodes →
Season 13
13 Episodes →
Season 14
20 Episodes →
Season 15
20 Episodes →
Season 16
20 Episodes →
Season 17
20 Episodes →
Season 18
20 Episodes →
Season 19
20 Episodes →
Season 20
20 Episodes →
Season 21
20 Episodes →
Season 22
20 Episodes →
Season 23
20 Episodes →
Season 24
19 Episodes →
Season 25
20 Episodes →
Season 26
20 Episodes →
Season 27
20 Episodes →
Season 28
20 Episodes →
Season 29
20 Episodes →
Season 30
20 Episodes →
Season 31
19 Episodes →
Season 32
20 Episodes →
Season 33
12 Episodes →
Season 34
22 Episodes →
Season 35
22 Episodes →
Season 36
22 Episodes →
Season 37
22 Episodes →
Season 38
21 Episodes →
Season 39
21 Episodes →
Season 40
21 Episodes →
Season 41
21 Episodes →
Season 42
21 Episodes →
Season 43
21 Episodes →
Season 44
21 Episodes →
Season 45
18 Episodes →
Season 46
20 Episodes →
Season 47
21 Episodes →
Season 48
18 Episodes →
Season 49
20 Episodes →
Season 50
21 Episodes →
Season 51
20 Episodes →
Season 52
9 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Michael Che
Self - Various Characters
Mikey Day
Self - Various Characters
Andrew Dismukes
Self - Various Characters
Marcello Hernández
Self - Various Characters
James Austin Johnson
Self - Various Characters
Colin Jost
Self - Various Characters
Ashley Padilla
Self - Various Characters
Sarah Sherman
Self - Various Characters
Kenan Thompson
Self - Various Characters
Jane Wickline
Self - Various Characters
Saidah Belo-Osagie
Self - Various Characters
Tommy Brennan
Self - Various Characters
Jeremy Culhane
Self - Various Characters
Ben Marshall
Self - Various Characters
Kam Patterson
Self - Various Characters
Grace Reiter
Self - Various Characters
Veronika Slowikowska
Self - Various Characters
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saturday Night Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturday Night Live
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What is Saturday Night Live about?
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.
How many seasons does Saturday Night Live have?
Saturday Night Live comprises 52 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Saturday Night Live?
Key cast members in Saturday Night Live include Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson.
Who created or directed Saturday Night Live?
Saturday Night Live was developed and directed by Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels.