TV series
Saturday Night Live
1975–, English, on NBC. Created by Dick Ebersol & Lorne Michaels.
Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
- Seasons
- 52
- Episodes
- 1018
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S52 E6 “November 14 - John Mulaney”, 14 November 2026.
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 549 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Saturday Night Live is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S52 E5: November 7 - Druski
Aired 7 November 2026
Seasons 52
Season 1
1975 · 24 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 2
1976 · 22 episodes · 6.2/10
Season 3
1977 · 20 episodes · 6.5/10
Season 4
1978 · 20 episodes · 6.5/10
Season 5
1979 · 20 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 6
1980 · 13 episodes · 3.9/10
Season 7
1981 · 20 episodes · 5.8/10
Season 8
1982 · 20 episodes
Season 9
1983 · 19 episodes · 9.4/10
Season 10
1984 · 17 episodes
Season 11
1985 · 18 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 12
1986 · 20 episodes · 9.5/10
Season 13
1987 · 13 episodes · 8.7/10
Season 14
1988 · 20 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 15
1989 · 20 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 16
1990 · 20 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 17
1991 · 20 episodes · 8.8/10
Season 18
1992 · 20 episodes
Season 19
1993 · 20 episodes · 2.0/10
Season 20
1994 · 20 episodes
Season 21
1995 · 20 episodes
Season 22
1996 · 20 episodes
Season 23
1997 · 20 episodes
Season 24
1998 · 19 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 25
1999 · 20 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 26
2000 · 20 episodes · 4.0/10
Season 27
2001 · 20 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 28
2002 · 20 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 29
2003 · 20 episodes · 4.0/10
Season 30
2004 · 20 episodes
Season 31
2005 · 19 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 32
2006 · 20 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 33
2007 · 12 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 34
2008 · 22 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 35
2009 · 22 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 36
2010 · 22 episodes · 6.8/10
Season 37
2011 · 22 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 38
2012 · 21 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 39
2013 · 21 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 40
2014 · 21 episodes · 6.8/10
Season 41
2015 · 21 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 42
2016 · 21 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 43
2017 · 21 episodes · 6.8/10
Season 44
2018 · 21 episodes · 6.3/10
Season 45
2019 · 18 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 46
2020 · 20 episodes · 4.1/10
Season 47
2021 · 21 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 48
2022 · 18 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 49
2023 · 20 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 50
2024 · 21 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 51
2025 · 20 episodes · 4.0/10
Season 52
2026 · 20 episodes · 5.9/10
Specials
1977 · 221 episodes
Cast & crew
- Dick EbersolCreator
- Lorne MichaelsCreator
- Kenan ThompsonSelf - Various Characters · 484 ep
- Darrell HammondSelf (uncredited) · 295 ep
- Colin JostMusician (uncredited) · 280 ep
- Seth MeyersSelf · 264 ep
- Michael CheSelf - Various Characters · 263 ep
- Fred ArmisenSelf - Various Characters · 246 ep
- Mikey DaySelf - Various Characters · 224 ep
- Al FrankenPinklisting Narrator (voice) (uncredited) · 217 ep
- Cecily StrongSelf - Cameo (uncredited) · 214 ep
- Kate McKinnonSelf - Cameo (uncredited) · 214 ep
- Aidy BryantSelf - Various Characters · 208 ep
- Tim MeadowsSelf - Various Characters · 201 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 October 1975
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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Saturday Night Live: quick answers
Is Saturday Night Live worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 549 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Saturday Night Live are there?
Saturday Night Live has 52 seasons and 1018 episodes.
Is Saturday Night Live finished?
No. The next episode, S52 E6 “November 14 - John Mulaney”, airs 14 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Saturday Night Live on?
Saturday Night Live is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Saturday Night Live parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Saturday Night Live is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Saturday Night Live?
If you liked Saturday Night Live, try This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Second City Television.
Who created Saturday Night Live?
Saturday Night Live was created by Dick Ebersol and Lorne Michaels and stars Kenan Thompson, Darrell Hammond, Colin Jost.