Saturday Night Live
Season 14
TV-14
Saturday Night Live aired its fourteenth season during the 1988 - 1989 television season on NBC. The season began on October 8, 1988, and ended on May 20, 1989. 20 episodes were produced. Before the start of the season, no changes were made to the cast. However, as the season progressed Lorne Michaels would hire two new people to the cast: Mike Myers and Ben Stiller, who joined the show midseason as featured players. Stiller had actually appeared on the show before; his film made it onto the show in the episode hosted by Charlton Heston in 1987.
This season notably saw the second death of an original cast member, Gilda Radner, who died on the day of the season finale from ovarian cancer. In memory of Radner, Steve Martin showed a clip from the famous "Dancing in the Dark" sketch from the 1978 episode hosted by Martin himself as part of his monologue. This was the only season of the show for Stiller. After being on the show for five episodes, Stiller left the show due to creative differences with Michaels.
This season notably saw the second death of an original cast member, Gilda Radner, who died on the day of the season finale from ovarian cancer. In memory of Radner, Steve Martin showed a clip from the famous "Dancing in the Dark" sketch from the 1978 episode hosted by Martin himself as part of his monologue. This was the only season of the show for Stiller. After being on the show for five episodes, Stiller left the show due to creative differences with Michaels.
Where to Watch Season 14
20 Episodes
- Tom Hanks/Keith Richards
E1Tom Hanks/Keith RichardsSketches include ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz,"" ""ABC Presents Debate '88,"" ""Mr. Short Term Memory,"" ""Jew, Not a Jew,"" and ""The Pat Stevens Show."" ""First Citiwide Change Bank: Our business is making change"", ""Tom Hanks Bullying Kids: Never-Before-Seen Outtakes from the movie BIG"", ""Class of 1978 Ten Year Reunion: Two Sad Losers Want To Score With The Ladies"". - Matthew Broderick/The Sugarcubes
E2Matthew Broderick/The SugarcubesGolden Globe nominated actor Matthew Broderick hosts this 1988 episode with a filmed cameo by Laurie Metcalf and Catherine O'Hara. Selected sketches and segments include: "Nude Beach", "Learning to Feel", "Thumper Family", and the short film "Laurie Has a Story". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - John Larroquette/Randy Newman & Mark Knopfler
E3John Larroquette/Randy Newman & Mark KnopflerWatch selected sketches and segments from the 1988 episode hosted by Golden Globe nominated actor John Larroquette. Sketches include: "Alien Dukakis", "Bush Ad", SNL Commercial Parody "Vernon Hawley, Jr.", "Sex Stories Over Dinner", and "Dan Quayle: President". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Matthew Modine/Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians
E4Matthew Modine/Edie Brickell and the New BohemiansGolden Globe nominated actor Matthew Modine hosts this 1988 episode which includes selected sketches and segments such as: SNL Commercial Parody "Republican Ad", "Dukakis After Dark", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - John Lithgow/Tracy Chapman
E6John Lithgow/Tracy ChapmanWatch selected sketches and segments from the 1988 episode hosted by Oscar nominated actor John Lithgow. Sketches include: SNL Commercial Parody "Long White Beard", "Animal Confession", "Master Thespian", "Keister Thanksgiving", and "Skeleton Phobia". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Danny DeVito/The Bangles
E7Danny DeVito/The BanglesCheck out selected sketches and segments from the 1988 episode hosted by Oscar nominated actor Danny DeVito. Sketches include: SNL Commercial Parody "Big Red", "Sex Tonight", "Mexican Bandit", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Kevin Kline/Bobby McFerrin
E8Kevin Kline/Bobby McFerrinView selected sketches and segments from the 1988 episode hosted by Oscar winning actor Kevin Kline. Sketches include: "A Trump Christmas", "Game Breakers", "Desert Island Agency", "Raspberry Responses", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Melanie Griffith/Little Feat
E9Melanie Griffith/Little FeatCheck out selected sketches and segments from the 1988 episode hosted by Oscar nominated actress Melianie Griffith. Sketches include: SNL Commercial Parody "Metrocard", "Unrequited Businessman", "Office Party", "Season's Greetings", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - John Malkovich/Anita Baker
E10John Malkovich/Anita BakerWatch selected sketches and segments from the 1989 episode hosted by Oscar nominated actor John Malkovich. Sketches include: "Bush's Super Bowl Call", SNL Commercial Parodies "First Citiwide Change Bank" and "Garey Busey Motorcycle Helmets", "Nancy Reagan's Visit", "Attitudes" and "Mocking Lord Edmund". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Tony Danza/John Hiatt
E11Tony Danza/John HiattView selected sketches and segments from the 1989 episode hosted by Who's the Boss? star Tony Danza. Sketches include: "A Message From Ted Bundy", SNL Commercial Parodies "Carbon Paper' and "Maydenform", "Frankie's Proposal" and "Stakeout" . For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Leslie Nielsen/Cowboy Junkies
E13Leslie Nielsen/Cowboy JunkiesNaked Gun star Leslie Nielsen hosts this 1989 episode. Selected sketches include: "Long White Beard", "Snap Decision", "Weekend Update" and SNL Commercial Parody "Geritech". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello
E15Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis CostelloCheck out selected sketches and segments from the 1989 episode hosted by Oscar nominated actress Mary Tyler Moore. Sketches include: "Customs", "Weekend Update", and "Robot Repair". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Mel Gibson/Living Color
E16Mel Gibson/Living ColorTwo-time Oscar winning actor Mel Gibson hosts this 1989 episode with selected sketches such as: "Tales of Ribaldry", SNL Commercial Parody "Exxon of Supertanker Steering", "Cooking with the Anal Retentive Chef" and "Dream Gynecologist". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Geena Davis/John Mellencamp
E18Geena Davis/John MellencampWatch selected sketches and segments from the 1989 episode hosted by Oscar winning actress Gina Davis. Sketches include: "Bush's First 100 Days", "Bob Waltman Special Promo", "Attitudes", and "Last Man on Earth". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Steve Martin/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
E20Steve Martin/Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersSketches include ""George Bush,"" ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz,"" ""Tammy Wynette Sings the Classics,"" ""Toonces, The Cat Who Could Drive a Car,"" ""An Ode to the Woman I Love,"" ""Sprockets,"" ""Get to Know Jon Lovitz,"" ""Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein,"" ""Big Red"".
