Saturday Night Live

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.

First Aired

Oct 11, 1975

Last Aired

Oct 31, 2026

Created By

Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

Network

NBC

Country

US