Saturday Night Live

Season 42

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A late-night comedy show featuring several short skits, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band, and a pop-cultural guest host each week. Many of the SNL players have spun off successful independent comedy and/or movie careers from here.

Where to Watch Season 42

21 Episodes

Margot Robbie with The Weeknd
E1
Margot Robbie with The WeekndMargot Robbie hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest The Weeknd. Sketches include Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton Debate Cold Open, Margot Robbie Monologue, Live Report, The Librarian, Celebrity Family Feud: Political Edition, Weekend Update: Undecided Voter Cathy Anne, Weekend Update: David Ortiz on Yankee Stadium, The Hunch Bunch, Melania Moments, Actress Round Table, and Mr. Robot.
Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots
E2
Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One PilotsLin-Manuel Miranda hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Twenty One Pilots. Sketches include VP Debate Cold Open, Lin-Manuel Miranda Monologue, Crucible Cast Party, Substitute Teacher, A Day-Off, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Gonig Bald, Weekend Update: Denise McDonough and Doreen Troilo, Wells Fargo Wagon, Diego Calls His Mom, Stranger Things, Melania Moments No. 78: The Dream, and WWII Scene.
Emily Blunt with Bruno Mars
E3
Emily Blunt with Bruno MarsEmily Blunt hosts with musical guest Bruno Mars. Skits include Trump versus Clinton debate, 2 virgins respond to a sex ad, rap song mimicking Trumps women, limo drive-by to Burger King window, Honda robotic demo, and a hamster cage dispute.
Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga
E4
Tom Hanks with Lady GagaSketches include: The Presidential Debate, Black Jeopardy, Halloween Show, Broken, Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins), Weekend Update, Cockpit, A Girl's Halloween, America's Funniest Pets.
Benedict Cumberbatch with Solange
E5
Benedict Cumberbatch with SolangeSketches include: Erin Burnett Outfront, The Koohl Toilet, Why is Benedict Cumberbatch Hot?, Office Hours, Surprise Bachelorette Party, Weekend Update, Gemma & Ricky, Criminal Mastermind, Meeting with Mr. Shaw
Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest
E6
Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called QuestSketches include: Hallelujah, Election Night, Walking Dead Chappelle's Show, Weekend Update, Jheri's Place, Kids Talk Politics, Last Call, Love and Laslie, Football Party
Kristen Wiig with The xx
E7
Kristen Wiig with The xxSketches include: The Bubble, Target, Weekend Update, Anderson Cooper 360, QVC Auditions, Thanksgiving Parade, Trump National Golf Club, Whiskers R’ We, Surprise, Secret Word
Emma Stone with Shawn Mendes
E8
Emma Stone with Shawn MendesSketches include: Wells For Boys, The Christmas Candle, Theater Showcase, Weekend Update, Paley Center Event, The Hunt For Hil, Posters, The Nativity, Retweets, Cleaning Crew
John Cena with Maren Morris
E9
John Cena with Maren MorrisSketches include: Through Donald’s Eyes, Erotic Bookstore, Weekend Update, Dyke & Fats Save Christmas, Where’d Your Money Go?, Science Presentation, Hook A Hunk, The Karate Teen, The Office Tree, The Lead with Jake Tapper, United States of Talent
Casey Affleck with Chance the Rapper
E10
Casey Affleck with Chance the RapperSketches include: Dunkin’ Donuts, Jingle Barack, Hillary Actually, Christmas Bar, Weekend Update, Christmas Miracle, Trump Christmas, Robot Presentation, New York Now, Mrs. Claus and the Christmas Feast
Felicity Jones with Sturgill Simpson
E11
Felicity Jones with Sturgill SimpsonSketches include: Shondra & Malik, Theatre Donor, Weekend Update, Fandango All Access, Trump Press Conference, Beard Hunk, Corporate Retreat, Susan B. Anthony House, The Princess And The Curse
Aziz Ansari with Big Sean
E12
Aziz Ansari with Big SeanSketches include: Dirty Talk, Five Stars, Broderick & Ganz, Interrogation, Weekend Update, Kellyanne Conway, Beat The Bookworm, Pizza Town, A Paid Message From The Russian Federation
Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara
E13
Kristen Stewart with Alessia CaraKristen Stewart accidentally drops the F word in her opening monologue and jokingly announces this to be her last appearance on the show. Weekend Update anchor Michael Che presses on with an edgy Trump joke despite dissuasion from co-anchor Jost.
Alec Baldwin with Ed Sheeran
E14
Alec Baldwin with Ed SheeranMelissa McCarthy reprises her role as President Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer in the cold open. Leslie Jones appeals to Lorne to give her depiction of Trump air time. Tracy Morgan guest appears with Kenan in a Beyoncé Twins sketch.
Octavia Spencer with Father John Misty
E15
Octavia Spencer with Father John MistyIn cold open Kate McKinnon spoofs under-fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions in parody of Forrest Gump in the "box of chocolates" scene. Octavia Spencer pokes fun at Oscars pointing out she's played 16 nurses but won an Oscar playing a maid.
Scarlett Johansson with Lorde
E16
Scarlett Johansson with LordeIn the Cold Open Donald Trump faces an alien invasion. Scarlett Johansson hosts for the fifth time. Segments include Zoo Pornographer, Complicit and Fire Island. Al Franken and Jeff Sessions visit the Weekend Update and Pete Davidson gives his First Impressions. Lorde is the musical guest.
Louis C.K. with The Chainsmokers
E17
Louis C.K. with The ChainsmokersSketches include: Sectional Sofa Emporium, Pepsi Commercial, Weekend Update, Tenement Museum, Lawyer Lashes, Thank You, Scott, Soda Fountain, The O’Reilly Factor, Trump’s People, Birthday Clown
Jimmy Fallon with Harry Styles
E18
Jimmy Fallon with Harry StylesIn the Cold Open, Donald Trump decides between Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner. Jimmy Fallon hosts. Segments include New Shirt, Celebrity Family Feud: Time Travel Edition. Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy explains Passover traditions on the Weekend Update and Sean Spicer has an Easter Message. Harry Styles is the musical guest.
Chris Pine with LCD Soundsystem
E19
Chris Pine with LCD SoundsystemIn the cold open, Mika and Joe from Morning Joe have chemistry. Chris Pine hosts for the first time with LCD Soundsystem as the musical guest. Segments include Star Trek Lost Episode, The Handmaid's Tale and Where in the World Is Kellyanne Conway?
Melissa McCarthy with Haim
E20
Melissa McCarthy with HaimSketches include: Kyle and Leslie, Amazon Echo Silver, Film Society of Lincoln Center, Weekend Update, First Birthday, Production Logo, Press Conference, Trump Interview, Just Desserts!
Dwayne Johnson with Katy Perry
E21
Dwayne Johnson with Katy PerrySketches include: International Mad Scientist Society, Cartier Fidget Spinner, One Voice, Xentrex, Wrestlemania Promo, Weekend Update, Wingman, Senior Skit, Jurassic River Rapids, Scorpio, RKO Movie Set, Hallelujah