Saturday Night Live
Season 17
TV-14
Saturday Night Live aired its seventeenth season during the 1991-1992 television season on NBC. The seventeenth season started on September 28, 1991, and ended on May 16, 1992. Twenty episodes were produced.
Many changes happened before the start of the season. A. Whitney Brown and Jan Hooks both left the show, but the major blow was the departure of long time cast member Dennis Miller, who had been the anchor of Weekend Update for six seasons. Following Miller's departure, Kevin Nealon was promoted to anchor of the skit.
New cast members included Ellen Cleghorne, Siobhan Fallon and writer Robert Smigel. Beth Cahill and Melanie Hutsell also later joined the cast. Chris Farley, Chris Rock and Julia Sweeney were upgraded to repertory status. Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade all stayed featured players.
This was the final season for Victoria Jackson, who receive no on-screen goodbye at the end of the season. At the time, Jackson became the longest serving female cast member, with a total six seasons under her belt. She was later topped by Molly Shannon in the 26th season. This would be Beth Cahill and Siobhan Fallon's only season on the show.
Many changes happened before the start of the season. A. Whitney Brown and Jan Hooks both left the show, but the major blow was the departure of long time cast member Dennis Miller, who had been the anchor of Weekend Update for six seasons. Following Miller's departure, Kevin Nealon was promoted to anchor of the skit.
New cast members included Ellen Cleghorne, Siobhan Fallon and writer Robert Smigel. Beth Cahill and Melanie Hutsell also later joined the cast. Chris Farley, Chris Rock and Julia Sweeney were upgraded to repertory status. Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade all stayed featured players.
This was the final season for Victoria Jackson, who receive no on-screen goodbye at the end of the season. At the time, Jackson became the longest serving female cast member, with a total six seasons under her belt. She was later topped by Molly Shannon in the 26th season. This would be Beth Cahill and Siobhan Fallon's only season on the show.
Where to Watch Season 17
20 Episodes
- Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd
E2Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd""Johnny Carson's Tonight Show: The 29th and Final Anniversary"", ""Earthies, the Bountiful Diaper Commercial (From Dell Monty)"", ""The Richmeister Vs. The Name Singing Guy"", ""The Chris Farley Show"", ""Community College Bowl"", ""Apex Novelty Guy gets fired for designing bad quality rubber vomit"" - Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt
E4Christian Slater/Bonnie RaittCheck out selected sketches and segments from this 1991 episode hosted by MTV Movie Award-winner Christian Slater. Sketches include "The McLaughlin Group," starring the real John McLaughlin, as well as "Dysfunctional Family Feud," "Ron's Wings N' Things," and "Pumping Up With Hans and Franz," with a special cameo appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger. - Kiefer Sutherland/Skid Row
E5Kiefer Sutherland/Skid RowSelected sketches and segments from the 1991 episode hosted by movie and television star Kiefer Sutherland. Selected sketches include: "Kennedy Jury Selection", "Campaign '92", "All Things Scottish," and "Kiddie Metal". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey
E6Linda Hamilton/Mariah CareyLinda Hamilton of "The Terminator" movies hosts this outing,which features the memorable and hilarious sketch "The Tooncinator". A puppet cat named Toonces plays the feline Terminator. Musical guest Mariah Carey sings two songs : The ballad "Can't Let Go" and the R & B / Gospel tinged "If It's Over" , from her 1991 album "Emotions". - Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine
E7Macaulay Culkin/Tin MachineHome Alone star Macauley Culkin hosts this 1991 episode, with special appearances by George Wendt and brother Kieran Culkin. Selected sketches include "Hosting Alone," "Bill Swerski's Super Fans," "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer," and "Trevor And Simon." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Hammer
E8HammerLive from New York, it's ... Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Bush's Gift Ideas," "Bad Haircut Support Group," "The Daily Star," "Tales From The Barbecue," "Johnny Letter," "Deep Thoughts," "Remembrances of Love," and "Dick Clark Productions." Hammer performs "Too Legit To Quit," "Addams Groove," and "This is the Way We Roll." - Steve Martin/James Taylor
E9Steve Martin/James TaylorSteve Martin hosts this 1991 Christmas episode, which includes selected sketches such as "The Tonight Song," commercial parody "Schmitts Gay," "Grandma Pugga," and "The Doormen." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Rob Morrow/Nirvana
E10Rob Morrow/NirvanaNorthern Exposure star Rob Morrow hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "The Barf Conspiracy," "Gonna Be A Better Cowboy," "Movie Talk In Heaven," and new "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson & Bruce Hornsby
E11Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson & Bruce HornsbyLive from New York, it's Mike Myers and Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Wayne's World's Top Ten Reasons We're Bummed Communism Fell," "Love Toilet," "Adopt-a-Pet," "Bob Swerski's Quiz Masters," "Van Morrison Concert," and "Are You All Right?" Robbie Robertson sings Go Back To Your Woods and The Weight. - Susan Dey/C+C Music Factory
E12Susan Dey/C+C Music FactoryLA Law co-star Susan Dey hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches and segments include "LA Law And The Richmeister," "Mike Tyson Harrassment Trial," "Sensitive Naked Man," and "The Art Museum." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Jason Priestley/Teenage Fan Club
E13Jason Priestley/Teenage Fan ClubBeverly Hills 90210's Jason Priestley hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "Olympic Figure Skating," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Jake's Marriage Tests." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Roseanne Arnold & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers
E14Roseanne Arnold & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili PeppersSketches include ""Message To Bush,"" ""Coffee Talk,"" ""A Star Is Born '92,"" ""Daily Affirmation,"" ""New Triple-Delta Sister,"" ""Dick Clark's Snotty Receptionist"", ""Tall Tales of the Recession: The Fast-Firing CEO"". The Peppers perform ""Stone Cold Bush."" - John Goodman/Garth Brooks
E15John Goodman/Garth BrooksJohn Goodman returns to host this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "My 75 Kids," "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer," "Country Singer Names," and new installments of "Deep Thoughts By Jack Handey." Garth Brooks is the musical guest with "Rodeo" and "The River". - Mary Stuart Masterson/En Vogue
E16Mary Stuart Masterson/En VogueLive from New York, it's... Mike Myers and Dana Carvey! Sketches include "Wayne's World," "Jiffy Pop Airbag," "Hitting on a Women," "Sex Games," "Flippy, The Flipping Chihuahua," "Lung Brush," "Pat's Interrogation," "Airport Security Check," "Ernie's," "Tayster's Choice Spermicidal Jelly," "Phil Hartman Creations," and "Pornographic Romance." Pearl Jam performed "Alive" and "Porch." - Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox
E18Jerry Seinfeld/Annie LennoxSelected sketches and segments from the 1992 episode hosted by sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld. Selected sketches include popular game show parody "Stand Up And Win," "Passover Seder", "Permanent Body Positions," and "The Lenny Wise Show". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version. - Tom Hanks/Bruce Springsteen
E19Tom Hanks/Bruce SpringsteenSketches include ""Johnny Carson's Last Episode,"" ""Action Cats,"" ""Take Off Your Shirt,"" ""Jon Lovitz's Dangerous Mother,"" ""Deep Thoughts,"" ""Frank Gannon: Politically Incorrect Police Investigator,"" ""Triple-Delta Girls,"" ""Cowboy Song,"" and ""The Sensitive Naked Man."" Vanessa Williams performs ""Save The Best For Last."" - Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams
E20Woody Harrelson/Vanessa WilliamsSketches include ""Johnny Carson's Last Episode,"" ""Action Cats,"" ""Take Off Your Shirt,"" ""Jon Lovitz's Dangerous Mother,"" ""Deep Thoughts,"" ""Frank Gannon: Politically Incorrect Police Investigator,"" ""Triple-Delta Girls,"" ""Cowboy Song,"" and ""The Sensitive Naked Man."" Vanessa Williams performs ""Save The Best For Last.""
