Lorne Michaels
Director
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Season 43
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.
Released Oct. 11, 1975
Episode 67 min
14+
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Watch Providers: NBC, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Broadway Video, NBC Studios, Universal Television, SNL Studios, NBC Universal Television
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.0
S43E1 - Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.
Sept. 30, 2017, midnight
7.3
S43E2 - Gal Gadot and Sam Smith
Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.
Oct. 7, 2017, midnight
7.0
S43E3 - Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk
Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.
Oct. 14, 2017, midnight
6.3
S43E4 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus
Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.
Nov. 4, 2017, midnight
5.0
S43E5 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift
Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.
Nov. 11, 2017, midnight
5.0
S43E6 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem
Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.
Nov. 18, 2017, midnight
7.0
S43E7 - Saoirse Ronan and U2
Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.
Dec. 2, 2017, midnight
6.0
S43E8 - James Franco and SZA
Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with musical guest Halsey, also marking her debut.
Dec. 9, 2017, midnight
6.5
S43E9 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters
Comedian Kevin Hart returns to host his third episode with Foo Fighters returning for a seventh time as musical guest, tying the record for most "SNL" appearances by a rock band.
Dec. 16, 2017, midnight
7.0
S43E10 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey
Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with Halsey marking her debut as musical guest.
Jan. 13, 2018, midnight
7.0
S43E11 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan
Jessica Chastain takes the "SNL" stage as host for her first time with Troye Sivan appearing as musical guest for the first time.
Jan. 20, 2018, midnight
6.0
S43E12 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton
Will Ferrell, who was a cast member from 1995-2002, returns to Studio 8H as a four-time host. Chris Stapleton joins as musical guest for the second time.
Jan. 27, 2018, midnight
5.0
S43E13 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa
Academy Award winner Natalie Portman returns for the second time as host and pop artist Dua Lipa joins as musical guest for the first time.
Feb. 3, 2018, midnight
6.0
S43E14 - Charles Barkley and Migos
None
March 3, 2018, midnight
7.5
S43E15 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
None
March 10, 2018, midnight
8.0
S43E16 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
None
March 17, 2018, midnight
7.5
S43E17 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
None
April 7, 2018, midnight
8.7
S43E18 - John Mulaney and Jack White
John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on April 14, 2018, with musical guest Jack White.
April 14, 2018, midnight
8.7
S43E19 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
None
May 5, 2018, midnight
5.5
S43E20 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
None
May 12, 2018, midnight
5.5
S43E21 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
None
May 19, 2018, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 67 min.
Season Runtime: 67201 min.
Released: Oct. 11, 1975
Last Air Date: Dec. 13, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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