best episodes of SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night poster

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

1 Seasons
4 Episodes
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episode image Five Minutes
8.7/10 (198 votes)

#1 Five Minutes

S1:E1

SNL's secretive audition process revealed through rare footage and candid stories from cast members. Get an inside look at the nerve-wracking tryouts and learn how comedians prepared for their big shot at late-night stardom.

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8.7/10 (171 votes)

#2 More Cowbell

S1:E3

An in-depth look at the creation of a famous 2000 SNL sketch starring Christopher Walken. An exploration of the roles of cast members Ferrell, Parnell, Fallon, Sanz, and Kattan in bringing this iconic comedy moment to life.

episode image Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room
8.2/10 (157 votes)

#3 Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room

S1:E2

A behind-the-scenes look at the intense week-long journey of creating comedy sketches for a popular live TV show. From initial ideas to final performance, witness the creative process unfold under pressure.

episode image Season 11: The Weird Year
8.0/10 (125 votes)

#4 Season 11: The Weird Year

S1:E4

A behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live's tumultuous 1985-86 season, when creator Lorne Michaels returned after a 5-year absence. Despite high expectations, the show faced significant on-screen challenges during this comeback year.

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Actor: Lorne Michaels
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Actor: Tina Fey
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Actor: Amy Poehler
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Actor: Will Ferrell
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Actor: Tracy Morgan
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Actor: Kevin Nealon
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Actor: Kenan Thompson
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Actor: Joe Piscopo
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Actor: Bill Hader
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Actor: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Actor: Heidi Gardner
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Actor: Cheri Oteri
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Actor: Fred Armisen
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Actor: Molly Shannon
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Actor: Andy Samberg
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Actor: Jay Pharoah
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Actor: David Spade
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Actor: Seth Meyers
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Actor: Ego Nwodim
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Actor: Bobby Moynihan
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Actor: Nasim Pedrad
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Actor: Kyle Mooney
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Actor: John Mulaney
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Actor: Tom Hanks
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Actor: Chris Parnell
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Actor: Robert Smigel
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Actor: Jon Lovitz
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Actor: Nora Dunn

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Actor: Terry Sweeney
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Actor: Damon Wayans
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Actor: Anthony Michael Hall
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Actor: Robert Downey Jr.
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Actor: Billy Crystal
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Actor: Al Franken
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Actor: John Lithgow
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Actor: George Wendt
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Actor: Larry David
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Actor: Bill Murray

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Actor: Lindsay Shookus
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Actor: Carol Leifer

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Actor: A. Whitney Brown

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Actor: Ayala Cohen
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Actor: Marci Klein

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Actor: Michael Shoemaker
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Actor: Griffin Dunne
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Actor: Chris Kelly
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Actor: Penn Jillette
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Actor: Teller
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Actor: Eddie Murphy
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Actor: Mike Myers
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Actor: Chris Farley
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Actor: Jane Curtin
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Actor: Adam Sandler
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Actor: Chris Rock
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Actor: Jim Carrey
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Actor: Stephen Colbert
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Actor: Maya Rudolph
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Actor: Kristen Wiig
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Actor: Jimmy Fallon
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Actor: Chris Kattan
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Actor: Christopher Walken
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Actor: Dana Carvey
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Actor: Victoria Jackson
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Actor: Norm Macdonald
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Actor: Phil Hartman
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Actor: Michael Che
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Actor: Colin Jost
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Actor: Dennis Miller
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Actor: Horatio Sanz
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Actor: Sarah Sherman
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Actor: Jason Sudeikis
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Actor: Pete Davidson
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Actor: Chevy Chase
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Actor: Bowen Yang
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Actor: Randy Quaid
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Actor: Kate McKinnon
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Actor: Rachel Dratch
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Actor: Madonna
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Actor: Leslie Jones
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Actor: Ana Gasteyer
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Actor: Jordan Peele
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Actor: Kevin Hart
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Actor: Joan Cusack
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Actor: Danitra Vance
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Actor: Bob Odenkirk
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Actor: Conan O'Brien
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Actor: Ellen Cleghorne
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Actor: Francis Ford Coppola
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Actor: Brandon Tartikoff
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Actor: Laraine Newman
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Actor: Beck Bennett
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Actor: Steve Martin
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Actor: Sarah Silverman
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Actor: Paul Reubens
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Actor: Ben Marshall
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Actor: John Higgins
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Actor: Martin Herlihy

The highest rated episode of SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is "Five Minutes" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 198 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Season 11: The Weird Year" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 125 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Five Minutes" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 198 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Season 11: The Weird Year" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 125 votes.

Name Department Job
Jason Zeldes Directing Director
Marshall Curry Directing Director
Neil Berkeley Directing Director
Robert Alexander Directing Director
Allison Klein Production Producer
Caitrin Rogers Production Executive Producer
Jonathan Formica Production Producer
Juaquin Cambron Production Executive Producer
Morgan Neville Production Executive Producer

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