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.
| Alternative Titles | SNL, NBC's Saturday Night, Saturday Night Live '80 |
| First Air Date: | 1975-10-11 |
| Last Air Date: | 2026-01-17 |
| Number of Episodes: | 1001 |
| Number of Seasons: | 51 |
| Genres: | Comedy, News |
| Status: | Returning Series |
| Networks: | $NBC |
| Casts: | Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane |