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Series · NBC

Saturday Night Live

197552 seasons1,010 episodes90 min

Saturday Night Live is a American series that premiered on NBC in 1975. 52 seasons and 1,010 episodes. Created by Lorne Michaels.

NBC logoOriginal networkNBCbroadcast network · 1331 shows on record
19401960198020002020

Premiered 1975; no finale on record, so the bar runs to 2026

Key facts

Network
NBC
Format
Series
Premiere
October 11, 1975
Seasons
52
Episodes
1,010
Running time
90 minutes
Language
English
Production
Universal Television, Broadway Video, SNL Studios

Credits

Created byLorne Michaels
Executive producersLorne Michaels
DirectorsLinda Lee CadwellRandal KleiserDave McCaryMark Story

Cast 10 of 26 on record

Cast member
Selena Gomez
Eddie Murphy
Tina Fey
Will Ferrell
Amy Poehler
Dan Aykroyd
Kristen Wiig
Chevy Chase
Andy Samberg
Jason Sudeikis

Awards on record

  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series