The Best 'Saturday Night Live' Seasons, Ranked

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List of the best seasons of Saturday Night Live, listed from best to worst with pictures of DVD covers when available. Hardcore fans of the series often argue over what the greatest season of Saturday Night Live is, which is exactly why this ranked list was created. SNL fans will also enjoy celebrities rejected by Saturday Night Live and best SNL cast members who were fired after one season. This list of the best Saturday Night Live seasons has been voted on by Saturday Night Live fans from around the world, so the order of the seasons isn't just one person's opinion.

Each season of Saturday Night Live has at least one memorable episode - and at least one annual sketch that became an all-timer - so it isn't necessarily easy to figure out what the top season is. Is your favorite season of Saturday Night Live not as high as it should be? Be sure to vote it up so it rises to the top. If you want to answer the questions, "What is the best season of Saturday Night Live?" and "Which season of Saturday Night Live is the best?" then this list will have you covered.

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  • 1

    Saturday Night Live - Season 15

    The fifteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 30, 1989 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include Mike Myers, Phil Hartman and Dana Carvey.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Bruce Willis, Ed O'Neill and Quincy Jones.

    Memorable moments from Season 15 include:

    - Nora Dunn and Sinéad O'Connor boycott host Andrew Dice Clay.
    - Aerosmith visits "Wayne's World".
    - David Spade makes his first appearance.
    156 votes
    Is this the best?
  • 2

    Saturday Night Live - Season 16

    The sixteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on Sept. 29, 1990 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Mike Myers, Chris Farley and Chris Rock.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Patrick Swayze, Tom Hanks and Alec Baldwin.

    Memorable moments from Season 16 include:

    - Chris Farley and Patrick Swayze fight to become Chippendales' dancers.
    - Paul Simon, Steve Martin, and Elliott Gould welcome Tom Hanks to the five-timers club.
    - Adam Sandler makes his first appearance.
    247 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 3
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 3

    The third season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 24, 1977 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Lorraine Newman.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Ray Charles, Michael Palin and Richard Dreyfuss.

    Memorable moments from Season 3 include:

    - Steve Martin performs "King Tut".
    - Nick the Lounge singer sings "Star Wars, nothing but Star Wars...".
    - Richard Dreyfuss is attacked by the Land Shark.
    202 votes
    Is this the best?
  • 4

    Saturday Night Live - Season 17

    The seventeenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 28, 1991 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and David Spade.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Michael Jordan, Linda Hamilton and John Goodman.

    Memorable moments from Season 17 include:

    - Chris Farley debuts "The Chris Farley Show".
    - Nirvana performs "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
    - Madonna and Barbra Streisand appear on "Coffee Talk".
    155 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 2
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 2

    The second season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 18, 1976 and contains 22 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jane Curtin, Bill Murray and Garrett Morris.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Steve Martin, Eric Idle and Lily Tomlin.

    Memorable moments from Season 2 include:

    - The final appearance of Chevy Chase.
    - Frank Zappa performs "I'm the Slime".
    - Bill Murray debuts "Nick the Lounge Singer".
    144 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 25
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 25

    The twenty-fifth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 25, 1999 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jimmy Fallon, Colin Quinn and Chris Kattan.

    This season welcomes several great hosts including: Jerry Seinfeld, Garth Brooks and Christopher Walken.

    Memorable moments from Sesaon 25 include:

    - Christopher Walken requesting "more cowbell".
    - Jerry Seinfeld gets sent to "Oz".
    - Trey Anastasio plays with Kid Rock.
    195 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 1
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 1

    The first season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1975 and contains 24 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Gilda Radner.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: George Carlin, Candice Bergen and Elliott Gould.

    Memorable moments from Season 1 include:

    - Andy Kaufman debuts his "Foreign Man" character.
    - Chevy Chase debuts his Gerald Ford impression.
    - John Belushi performs as Joe Cocker.
    219 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 4
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 4

    The fourth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 7, 1978 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Bill Murray, Garrett Morris and Gilda Radner.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Frank Zappa, Carrie Fisher and Gary Busey.

    Memorable moments from Season 4 include:

    - The Blues Brothers perform "Soul Man".
    - John Belushi plays Elizabeth Taylor eating chicken.
    - Andy Kaufman plays the bongos.
    111 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 34
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 34

    The thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 13 2008 and contains 22 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Bobby Moynihan.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: James Franco, Jon Hamm and Neil Patrick Harris.

    Memorable moments from Season 34 include:

    - Tina Fey appears as Sarah Palin.
    - Andy Samberg plays Mark Wahlberg talking to goats.
    - Bill Hader debuts Stefan.
    200 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 32
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 32

    The thirty-second season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 20, 2006 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson and Amy Poehler.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: John C. Reilly, Justin Timberlake and Peyton Manning.

    Memorable moments from Season 32 include;

    - Justin Timberlake and Andy Samburg team-up for "D**k in a Box".
    - Will Forte debuts MacGruber.
    - Sacha Baron Cohen appears as Borat.
    168 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 12
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 12

    The twelfth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1986 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman and Dennis Miller.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Sigourney Weaver, William Shatner and Dennis Hopper.

    Memorable moments from Season 12 include:

    - Phil Hartman portrays President Ronald Reagan as Masterbrain.
    - William Shatner tells "Star Trek" fans to "Get a life".
    - Garry Shandling breaks the fourth wall.
    138 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 13
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 13

    The thirteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 17, 1987 and contains 13 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Steve Martin, Sean Penn and Tom Hanks.

    Memorable moments from Season 13 include:

    - Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon debut Hans and Franz.
    - Dana Carvey impersonates Dennis Miller.
    - Dan Aykroyd appears as Bob Dole.
    104 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 14
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 14

    The fourteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 8, 1988 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz and Jan Hooks.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Tom Hanks, John Malkovich and Wayne Gretzky.

    Memorable moments from Season 14 include:

    - Steve Martin pays tribute to the late Gilda Radner.
    - Mike Myers joins the cast.
    - Mike Myers debuts his "Sprockets" sketch.
    106 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 7
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 7

    The seventh season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 3, 1981 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo and Tim Kazurinsky.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Bernadette Peters, Bill Murray and Johnny Cash.

    Memorable moments from Season 7 include:

    - Andy Kaufman apologizes for wrestling a woman.
    - Brian Doyle-Murray gives tribute to the late John Belushi.
    - Eddie Murphy debuts his Buckwheat character.
    129 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 19
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 19

    The nineteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 25, 1993 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Phil Hartman, Kevin Nealon and Tim Meadows.

    This season welcomed several great guest hosts including: Jeff Goldblum, Sally Field and Martin Lawrence.

    Memorable moments from Season 19 include:

    - Martin Lawrence's monologue gets him banned.
    - Alec Baldwin appears in Adam Sandler's "Canteen Boy" sketch.
    - Eddie Vedder pays tribute to the late Kurt Cobain.
    132 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 22
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 22

    The twenty-second season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 28, 1996 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jim Breuer, Tracy Morgan and Will Ferrell.

    This season welcomed many great hosts including: Tom Hanks, Phil Hartman and Mike Myers.

    Memorable moments from Season 22 include:

    - Will Ferrell debuts "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketch.
    - "The Ambiguously Gay Duo" make their SNL debut.
    - Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro appear on "The Joe Pesci Show".
    93 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 21
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 21

    The twenty-first season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 30, 1995 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Will Ferrell, Tim Meadows and Cheri Oteri.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Quentin Tarantino, Alec Baldwin and Phil Hartman.

    Memorable moments from Season 21 include:

    - Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan debut the Roxbury guys.
    - Tupac Shakur performs "California Love".
    - Rage Against the Machine get cut off for a protest attempt.
    125 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 38
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 38

    The thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live  premiered on September 15, 2012 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Fred Armisen, Jay Pharoah and Cecily Strong.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Seth MacFarlane, Martin Short and Melissa McCarthy.

    Memorable moments from Season 38 include:

    - Justin Timberlake is welcomed to the Five-Timers Club.
    - Kristen Wiig makes her hosting debut.
    - Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Jason Sudeikis make their final appearances as cast members.
    139 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 18
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 18

    The eighteenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 26, 1992 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Nora Dunn, Chris Rock and Rob Schneider.

    This season welcomed many great hosts including: Nicolas Cage, Glenn Close and Christina Applegate.

    Memorable moments from Season 18 include:

    - Sinéad O'Connor rips a picture of the Pope.
    - Adam Sandler debuts "The Thanksgiving Song".
    - Paul McCartney visits the "Chris Farley Show".
    87 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 5
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 5

    The fifth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 13, 1979 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Bill Murray, Garrett Morris and Harry Shearer.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Bea Arthur, Chevy Chase and Bob Newhart.

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    - Bob Dylan performs "Gotta Serve Somebody".
    - Andy Kaufman wrestles a woman.
    - Bill Murray and Chevy Chase sing a duet.
    73 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 23
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 23

    The twenty-third season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 27, 1997 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer and Cheri Oteri.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Sylvester Stallone, Chris Farley and Samuel L. Jackson.

    Memorable moments from Season 23 include:

    - Dan Aykroyd reprises his role as Elwood Blues.
    - Norm Macdonald makes his final appearance.
    - Colin Quinn guest anchors "Weekend Update".
    95 votes
    Is this the best?
  • 22

    Saturday Night Live - Season 37

    The thirty-seventh season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 24, 2011 and contains 22 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Kate McKinnon.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Segel and Zooey Deschanel.

    Memorable moments from Season 37 include:

    - Kristin Wiig gets a warm goodbye.
    - The Muppets join Jason Segal's monologue.
    - Jimmy Fallon, Horatio Sanz, Chris Kattan and Tracy Morgan reprise "Christmas is Number One".
    101 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 24
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 24

    The twenty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 26, 1998 and contains 19 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Tracy Morganl, Jimmy Fallon and Molly Shannon.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

    Memorable moments from Season 24 include:

    - Bill Murray and Chevy Chase reenact Caddyshack.
    - Monica Lewinsky appears with Tim Meadows' "Ladies Man".
    - Tracy Morgan spanks Shaquille O'Neal.
    75 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 9
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 9

    The ninth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 8, 1983 and contains 19 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jim Belushi, Brad Hall and Joe Piscopo.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: John Candy, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.

    Memorable moments from Season 9 include:

    - Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert critique the sketches.
    - Billy Crystal debuts Fernando. 
    - Spinal Tap performs "Big Bottom".
    81 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 26
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 26

    The twenty-sixth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 7, 2000 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Conan O'Brien.

    Memorable moments from Season 26 include:

    - Janet Reno makes a cameo during "Janet Reno's Dance Party".
    - Kevin Nealon stops by "Weekend Update".
    - Tina Fey makes her debut as "Weekend Update" co-anchor.
    74 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 30
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 30

    The thirtieth season of "Saturday Night Live" premiered on Oct. 2, 2004 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis and Chris Parnell.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including Ben Affleck, Colin Farrell and Tom Brady.

    Memorable moments from Season 30 include:

    - Amy Poehler makes her debut as "Weekend Update" co-anchor
    - Ashley Simpson gets busted lip-synching
    - TV Funhouse's "Blue Christmas" aired
    85 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 31
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 31

    The thirty-first season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 1, 2005 and contains 19 episodes. Cast members from this season include: Bill Hader, Seth Meyers and Andy Samberg.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Steve Carell, Jason Lee and Antonio Banderas.

    Memorable moments from Season 31 include:

    - Mike Myers and Kanye West having an awkward moment in the hallway.
    - The digital short "Lazy Sunday" debuts.
    - Arctic Monkeys call out an audience member for yawning.
    77 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 10
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 10

    The tenth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 6, 1984 and contains 17 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest and Martin Short.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Michael McKean, Ringo Starr and Christopher Reeve.

    Memorable moments from Season 10 include:

    - Billy Crystal, as Fernando, anchors "Weekend Update".
    - Harry Shearer and Martin Short debut synchronized swimming skit.
    - Tina Turner performs "What's Love Got to Do with It".
    83 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 35
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 35

    The thirty-fifth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 26, 2009 and contains 22 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Bill Hader, Nasim Pedrad and Kristen Wiig.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Ryan Reynolds, Charles Barkley and Zach Galifianakis.

    Memorable moments from Season 35 include:

    - Betty White hosts thanks to an internet campaign.
    - Dave Matthews plays Ozzy Osbourne.
    - Jenny Slate drops an "F-bomb".
    63 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 6
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 6

    The sixth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on November 15, 1980 and contains 13 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Eddie Murphy, Gail Matthius and Gilbert Gottfried.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Malcolm McDowell, Deborah Harry and Bill Murray.

    Memorable moments from Season 6 include:

    - Eddie Murphy debuts "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood".
    - Bill Paxton's short film "Fish Heads" appears.
    - Charles Rocket interviews John Lennon (played by Malcolm McDowell).
    87 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 29
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 29

    The twenty-ninth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 4, 2003 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Tina Fey, Fred Armisen and Kenan Thompson.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Jack Black, Alec Baldwin and Donald Trump.

    Memorable moments from Season 29 include:

    - Justin Timberlake makes his hosting debut.
    - Rachel Dratch debuts Debbie Downer.
    - Jimmy Fallon's final appearance as a cast member.
    66 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 42
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 42

    The forty-second season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 1, 2016 and contains 17 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Melissa Villaseñor.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dave Chappelle, and Aziz Ansari.

    Memorable moments from Season 42 include:

    - Chicago Cubs appear in the "Surprise Bachelorette" sketch.
    - Alec Baldwin makes multiple appearances as Donald Trump.
    - Bryan Cranston reprise his role as Walter White for cold open.

    73 votes
    Is this the best?
  • 33

    Saturday Night Live - Season 20

    The twentieth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 24, 1994 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members from this season include: Norm Macdonald, Janeane Garofalo and Chris Farley.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Steve Martin, Roseanne and Damon Wayans.

    Memorable moments from Season 20 include:

    - George H. W. Bush appears in Dana Carvey's monologue.
    - Adam Sandler debuts "The Chanukah Song".
    - Molly Shannon makes her first appearance.
    84 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 8
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 8

    The eighth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 25, 1982 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Drew Barrymore, Ron Howard and Joan Rivers.

    Memorable moments from Season 8 include:

    - Eddie Murphy hosts and opens the show by saying "Live from New York, it's the Eddie Murphy Show!"
    - Andy Kaufman is banned from ever appearing on the show again.
    - Beau, Jeff and Lloyd bridges appear together in a monologue.
    58 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 33
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 33

    The thirty-third season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 29, 2007 and contains 12 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Ashton Kutcher.

    Memorable moments from Season 33 include:

    - Kenan Thompson debuts Jean K Jean.
    - Hillary Clinton appears with Amy Poehler.
    - Dave Grohl appears in "People Getting Punched Just Before Eating".
    58 votes
    Is this the best?
  • 36

    Saturday Night Live - Season 40

    The fortieth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 27, 2014 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kate McKinnon, Taran Killam, and Leslie Jones.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Chris Pratt, James Franco, and Louis C.K.

    Memorable moments from Season 40 include:

    - Kristen Wiig shows up for Weekend Update.
    - Mike Myers returns as Dr. Evil for a cold open.
    - The mothers of the cast and Reese Witherspoon made an appearance for the monologue.

    46 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 27
    37

    Saturday Night Live - Season 27

    The twenty-seventh season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 29, 2001 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Seann William Scott, Billy Bob Thornton and Dwayne Johnson.

    Memorable moments from Season 27 include:

    - Alex Trebek makes a cameo during "Celebrity Jeopardy".
    - Chevy Chase appears as the Land Shark.
    - Matt Damon appears with Mango.
    59 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 41
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 41

    The forty-first season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 3, 2015 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Kate McKinnon, Taran Killam, and Kyle Mooney.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, and Donald Trump.

    Memorable moments from Season 41 include:

    - Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and other 30 Rock cast members reprise their roles for skit. 
    - Larry David makes multiple appearances as Bernie Sanders.
    - Bernie Sanders acts in a sketch.

    57 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 28
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 28

    The twenty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 5, 2002 and contains 20 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen and Tracy Morgan.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Matt Damon, Robert De Niro and Adrien Brody.

    Memorable moments from Season 28 include:

    - Adrien Brody gets banned after improvising a character without prior approval.
    - Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider perform the "The Chanukah Song.".
    - Tracy Morgan makes his final appearance as a cast member.
    52 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 39
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 39

    The thirty-ninth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 28, 2013 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include Seth Meyers, Taran Killam and Aidy Bryant.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Tina Fey, John Goodman and Lena Dunham.

    Memorable moments from Season 39 include:

    - Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield try to get it right for "Spider-Man Kiss".
    - Colin Jost debuts as "Weekend Update" co-anchor.
    - Seth Meyers makes his final appearance as a cast member.
    66 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 36
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 36

    The thirty-sixth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 25, 2010 and contains 22 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers and Taran Killam.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Bryan Cranston, Anne Hathaway and Elton John.

    Memorable moments from Season 36 include:

    - Mark Zuckerberg and Jesse Eisenberg have an "Awkburg" moment.
    - "The Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy Tour" airs.
    - Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Andy Samburg appear in "3-Way (The Golden Rule)".
    52 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 44
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 44

    The forty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 29, 2019 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include Colin Jost, Michael Che, Aidy Bryant, and Kate McKinnon.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: John Mulaney, Steve Carell, and Emma Thompson.

    Memorable moments from Season 44 include:

    - Paul Simon played Bridge over Troubled water on his 77th birthday and over 40 years after he last played the song on SNL.
    - Adam Sandler returns to host, tieing Dan Aykroyd for the longest gap between being a cast member and returning to host the show.
    - Sandra Oh became the first Asian-Canadian to host SNL and the sixth Asian host.

     

    23 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 11
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 11

    The eleventh season of Saturday Night Live premiered on November 9, 1985 and contains 18 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Robert Downey, Jr., Jon Lovitz and Dennis Miller.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Madonna, Tom Hanks and Jay Leno.

    Memorable moments from Season 11 include:

    - Damon Wayans getting fired for playing a straight character as gay.
    - Francis Ford Coppola getting creative control.
    - The Replacements plays "Bastards of Young" and get banned.
    84 votes
    Is this the best?
  • Saturday Night Live - Season 43
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    Saturday Night Live - Season 43

    The forty-third season of Saturday Night Live premiered on September 30, 2017 and contains 21 episodes. Cast members for this season include: Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, and Pete Davidson.

    This season welcomed several great hosts including: Gal Gadot, Tiffany Haddish, and Chadwick Boseman.

    Memorable moments from Season 43 include:

    - Natalie Portman performed in a sequel to "Natalie's Rap," ten years after the original.
    - Chadwick Boseman reprised his role as T'Challa from Black Panther for a "Black Jeopardy" sketch.
    - Cardi B reveals she's pregnant while performing "Be Careful."

    21 votes
    Is this the best?