Saturday Night Live
Season 33
TV-14
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Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-third season, during the 2007–2008 television season on NBC.
Because of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, there were only 12 episodes produced in this season instead of the usual 20, making this the shortest season in the series run and beating out both the sixth season and the thirteenth season, which had thirteen episodes. This is also the only season in SNL history not to have a new Christmas episode, since the WGA strike spanned from November 2007 to February 2008.
No changes to the cast happened over the summer and everyone from last season returned. During the strike, long-time castmember Maya Rudolph left the show, as she had no contract with SNL that year. Casey Wilson, an actress and writer who frequently performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, was hired in January 2008 to fill the void, but due to the strike, did not appear on the show until they returned on February 23, 2008.
On November 5, 2007, after the episode hosted by Brian Williams, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. It was announced that SNL would air its next episode on November 10, 2007, live on air, with a future episode to follow, featuring Jonah Hill and musical guest Kid Rock. However, on November 7, 2007, SNL's official website confirmed that those episodes were canceled and reruns would be seen beginning November 10, and would continue during the duration of the strike. The Rock/Winehouse show was canceled, along with the Jonah Hill/Kid Rock episode.
Because of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, there were only 12 episodes produced in this season instead of the usual 20, making this the shortest season in the series run and beating out both the sixth season and the thirteenth season, which had thirteen episodes. This is also the only season in SNL history not to have a new Christmas episode, since the WGA strike spanned from November 2007 to February 2008.
No changes to the cast happened over the summer and everyone from last season returned. During the strike, long-time castmember Maya Rudolph left the show, as she had no contract with SNL that year. Casey Wilson, an actress and writer who frequently performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, was hired in January 2008 to fill the void, but due to the strike, did not appear on the show until they returned on February 23, 2008.
On November 5, 2007, after the episode hosted by Brian Williams, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. It was announced that SNL would air its next episode on November 10, 2007, live on air, with a future episode to follow, featuring Jonah Hill and musical guest Kid Rock. However, on November 7, 2007, SNL's official website confirmed that those episodes were canceled and reruns would be seen beginning November 10, and would continue during the duration of the strike. The Rock/Winehouse show was canceled, along with the Jonah Hill/Kid Rock episode.
Where to Watch Season 33
12 Episodes
- LeBron James/Kanye West
E1LeBron James/Kanye WestNBA basketball star LeBron James hosts the season premiere of SNL featuring LeBron James looking back on what his family is doing while he's hosting the show and Penelope (Kristen Wiig) looks to prove that she's a little bit better than everybody at a children's auction. (Note: edited episode.) - Seth Rogen/Spoon
E2Seth Rogen/SpoonLive from New York, it's... Andy Samberg! Sketches include "A Message from Kevin Federline," "Veritas Ultrasound HD," "2007 National Douchebag Championships," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Jeremy and Sasha," "Fred Thompson '08," "America's First Colonists," "Rowlf & The Swedish Chef," and "Mad Joe Dixon." Spoon performed "The Underdog" and "You Got Your Cherry Bomb." - Jon Bon Jovi/Foo Fighters
E3Jon Bon Jovi/Foo FightersGrammy Award-winning rock star Jon Bon Jovi hosts SNL this week. Amy Poehler has a surreal experience in her bedroom back in 1986 when her Bon Jovi poster comes to life; An SNL Digital Short featuring Andy Samberg punching people before they eat; Bill Hader hosts a game show for guys from New Jersey. (Note: edited episode.) - Brian Williams/Feist
E4Brian Williams/FeistLive from New York, it's... Senator Barack Obama! Sketches include "Clintons' Halloween Party, "Maybelline for Men," "Bronx Beat," "Reilly's Way," "Publishers' Clearinghouse," "A Day in the Life of Brian Williams" (digital short), "Larry King Live," "iPhone," "Drexel University Debate," and "Dunham & Kirk." Feist performed "1-2-3-4" and "I Feel It All." - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood
E5Tina Fey/Carrie UnderwoodLive from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "CNN-Univision Democratic Debate," "Annuale," "Rock of Love 2," "A Message for Old People" (Digital Short), "What's That Bitch Talking About?," "Celebrity Apprentice," "Ed Mahoney's Speech," "Virgania Harsen's Hot Air Balloons," "I Drink Your Milkshake," and "Lady Business." Carrie Underwood performed "All-American Girl" and "Flat on the Floor." - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend
E7Amy Adams/Vampire WeekendLive from New York, it's... Amy Adams! Sketches include "Clinton Attack Ad," "Mirror Image," "Green Card Couple Therapy," "A New Superhero" (Digital Short), "Fierce: The Hot Mess Makeover Show," "Penelope in Driving " "Dr. Uncle Jimmy's," "Roger Clemens Presents," "The Best of the Tookie Stiles Show," and "Dancing Galpals." Vampire Weekend performed "A-Punk" and "M79." - Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey
E8Jonah Hill/Mariah CareyLive from New York, it's... Bill Hader! Sketches include "Spitzer & Associates," "MacGruber" (two parts), "What's Your Situation?," "Adam Grossman at Benihana," "The Suze Orman Show," "Andy's Dad" (Digital Short), "Target Greatland," "NBC Special Report," "Clancy & Jackie," and "Internet Date." Mariah Carey performed "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" (featuring T-Pain). - Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco
E9Christopher Walken/Panic at the DiscoAcademy Award winner and film icon Christopher Walken returns again to host SNL this week for the seventh time. America's leading late-night sketch comedy show, now in its 33th season, features cast members Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig and featured player Casey Wilson. (Note: edited episode.) - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley
E10Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls BarkleyPetraeus Report on Iraq, The Cougar Den, Waiting With Oliver, SNL Digital Short: Daiquiri Girl, Activia Commercial Shoot, Musical Performance "Run (I'm A Natural Disaster)", Weekend Update, Song Memories, Death By Chocolate, The Mellow Show, Musical Performance "Who's Gonna Save My Soul", The Rusty Pony - Shia LaBeouf/My Morning Jacket
E11Shia LaBeouf/My Morning JacketClinton's Qualities, MacGruber, It's A Match, Scared Straight, The Suze Orman Show, SNL Digital Short: The Best Look In The World, Musical Performance "I'm Amazed", Weekend Update, La Rivista Della Televisione, Admirers, Musical Performance "Evil Urges", New York Funky - Steve Carell/Usher
E12Steve Carell/UsherLive from New York, it's... Steve Carell! Sketches include "Pounder School Commencement Ceremony," "The Democratic Primaries," "Deal or No Deal," "Two A-Holes Do Karaoke," "The Japanese Office" (Digital Short), "McCain 2008," "The Charlie Flitt Show," "American Red Cross," and "Bless This Child." Usher performed "This Ain't Sex" and "Love in This Club, Part 1" (featuring Young Jeezy).
