Saturday Night Live

10 Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live - Season 1

Looking for a good laugh? Look no further than "Saturday Night Live"! Since its debut in 1975, this iconic late-night sketch comedy and variety show has been a staple of American television. With its hilarious comedy sketches and memorable celebrity guests, "SNL" has become a must-watch for comedy lovers everywhere.

Each episode of "Saturday Night Live" is hosted by a different celebrity guest, who brings their unique humor and personality to the show. From actors to musicians to athletes, you never know who will take the stage next. And let's not forget about the talented cast members who bring the sketches to life. With a mix of seasoned performers and fresh faces, the "SNL" cast never fails to deliver the laughs.

Not only does "Saturday Night Live" provide side-splitting comedy, but it also serves as a platform for social and political commentary. The show's sketches often parody contemporary culture and politics, offering a humorous take on current events. With its finger on the pulse of society, "SNL" keeps viewers entertained and informed.

Tune in to "Saturday Night Live" on NBC to experience the laughter and excitement for yourself. With 50 seasons under its belt, this long-running show continues to captivate audiences with its witty humor and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the show, "SNL" is sure to leave you wanting more.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 10, 2024.

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Saturday Night Live - S1E15

#15 - Jill Clayburgh with Leon Redbone (Season 1 - Episode 15)

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- No More Falls, "Great Moments in Herstory", White Guilt Relief Fund, Inquisitive Girlfriend, Grable and Lombard, Car Yummies, Paying the Milkman, Jill Carson Guidance Counselor!, Andy Kaufman sings "Old Macdonald", "The Mr. Bill Show".

The episode was rated 6.62 from 13 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E17

#14 - Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Live from New York, It's...Gerald Ford Sketches include-- "The Dead String Quartet", Super Bass-O-Matic 76, An Oval Office, David Eisenhower is Anti-Nixon, Thomas Jefferson denies slavery, The New Stoner Volunteer Army, Catherine the Great, Disgusting Jam, Autumm Fizz--The Carbonated Douche, "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder".

The episode was rated 6.64 from 14 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E5

#13 - Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Live from New York, It's... Sketches include: Pagent winner Sherry refuses crown, Minute Mystery, Bee-Cenntinial Minute, Greg Allman dodges question about his love-life, The Eternal Crawl: Roaches Through History, Sam Peckinpah, Female fireman tips, Looks at Books.

The episode was rated 6.68 from 47 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E19

#12 - Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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Live from New York, it's Chevy Chase! Sketches are "Ronald Reagan's Jam Session," Not for Ladies Only, Wilderness Comedian, "Slumber Party," Bride of Frankenstein, "Fondue Pots for Namibia," "The Muppets Can Reunite the Beatles," New York's My Home (film), "Super Absordent Dry Hose," and "The Final Days." Carly Simon performs You're So Vain.

The episode was rated 6.70 from 10 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E2

#11 - Paul Simon with Randy Newman, Phoebe Snow, and Art Garfunkel (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include: "The Berkeley Collection of Grafitti Wallpaper," "Paul Simon vs.Connie Hawkins," The Bees Have Been Cut, and "The Mighty Favog," and "Try-Hard 1-11."

The episode was rated 6.71 from 111 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E16

#10 - Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--'SNL is not ad-libbed' says Chevy Chase, A President's View on Marijuana, Dominatrix Cleaning Tips, "Norman Bates School of Hotel Management", Low-budget Movie Trailers, Sherry protest her B(ee), Policemen Dance Party, "Hello Dolly".

The episode was rated 6.90 from 10 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E9

#9 - Elliott Gould with Anne Murray (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Live from New York, it's... Chevy Chase Sketches include "The Dead String Quartet," "Interior Demolitionists," "Vito Corleone in Therapy," "The Killer Bees," "Birthright", "Gilda and Elliot," "New Shimmer," The Muppets, "Play Misty for Me" (film), "Jamitol," "Try-Hard 1-11," and "Powwow With the Press" (stand-up). Anne Murray performed "Long Distance Call" and "Boogie With You."

The episode was rated 6.92 from 25 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E14

#8 - Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr. (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Gerald Ford gives a word association, Literary Recital, Very White(Chevy Chase)sings unsoulful songs, "The Failed Pilots of I Love Lucy", Cuban accupunture, Lucille Ball talks about Desi's book, Bisexual Minute.

The episode was rated 6.94 from 18 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E3

#7 - Rob Reiner (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Live from New York, it's.. Sketeches Include: Wheelchair Bound, A Trip to the Doctor, Fashion Show, Surgery Free Healing, Dangerous But Inept, National Pancreas Association PSA, At The Blaine Hotel, What Gilda Ate, Square Dancing, Smoking Craters, and Operation. John Belushi (as Joe Cocker) performed "A Little Help From My Friends."

The episode was rated 6.95 from 73 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E8

#6 - Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Fireside Chat with Gerald Ford, "Mel's Char Palace", "What Gilda Ate", Billy is guilty of murder, Teddy the Elf, "The Fritzie Kringle Show", "Minute Mystery", Candice and the cast perform 'Winter Wonderland', The Bees Christmas Party, Homeward Bound.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 28 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E4

#5 - Candice Bergen with Esther Phillips (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Live from New York, It's... Sketches include: Gerald Ford adressess the nation, Ambassador Training Institute spot, "Jaws II", Garrett Morris confronts unorganized CIA, Catherine Deneuve, Black Perspective, "Midnight Probe", Andy Kaufman as Foreign Man, Crank Call to Airline Stewardess, Obnoxious journalist interviews world ruler.

The episode was rated 7.02 from 56 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E1

#4 - George Carlin with Janis Ian and Billy Preston (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include: "Wolverines", "George Carlin's Monologue", "New Dad Insurance", "The Courtroom", "Andy Kaufman", "George Carlin Stand-Up I", "Victims Of Shark Bite", "Jamitol", "Triopenin", "Triopenin", "Triple-Trac", "George Carlin Stand-Up II", "The Impossible Truth", "Bee Hospital", "Academy of Better Careers", "Show Us Your Guns", George Carlin Stand-Up III, "Trojan Horse Home Security"

The episode was rated 7.31 from 224 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E7

#3 - Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron (Season 1 - Episode 7)

On A Seven Second Delay from New York, it's...Garrett Morris Sketches include: The Clumsy Waiters, Samurai Hotel, Looks At Books, New Dad (repeat from the first episode of the series), Police Line-Up #1, Racist Word Association, SNL Film: Pong, When White Family Members Turn Black, Spud Beer, Police Line-Up #2, Early Suicide Pill, The Muppets: Ploobis and Scred Get Drunk, Police Line-Up #3, Exorcist II, SNL Film: Albert Brooks Is Home Sick, and Richard Pryor Stand-Up. Gil-Scott Heron performs: "Johannesburg" and "A Lovely Day"

The episode was rated 7.33 from 51 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E10

#2 - Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Suicide Prevention, "Samurai Deli", Operation Stumblebum, "Citizen Kane II", King Bee(the Blues Brothers), Auto mechanic tells bedtime story, "Presidential Foreplay", Chevy misuses a joint, The Constipated Man, The Muppets and the Japanese sex Device.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 31 votes.

Saturday Night Live - S1E6

#1 - Lily Tomlin (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Live from New York, it's...Chevy Chase Sketches include "Gerald Ford Addresses the Nation," "Beethoven Sings My Girl," Jaws III, "Edith Ann On Ice," "Spud Beer," "How To Harass Men," "Beethoven's Second," "The Clumsy Bellhop and the Interracial Couple," "Suzy Forgives Patty Hearst," "Beethoven as Ray Charles," and "Skred In Love" (Muppets).

The episode was rated 7.44 from 41 votes.

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