NBC’s live sketch comedy variety show returns to our screens soon after a four-week break. Here’s who will be entertaining us.

There are books — the best of which is still “ Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live ” — and countless movies, including a 2010 documentary and a 2024 feature, both titled “Saturday Night,” and a slew of comedies derived from popular “SNL” sketches, notably “The Blues Brothers” and “ Wayne’s World .”

SNL” is in the midst of celebrating its 50th season and on Friday announced the hosts and musical guests for their next two episodes.

He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.

Saturday Night”—a comedy about the first episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”—is coming soon to Netflix. Find out when you can stream it at home.

The four-part series taps Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson and more 'SNL' staples, with each episode breaking down a different aspect of the cultural phenomenon.

From Lorne Michaels’ return to fan-favorite sketches, this ‘SNL50’ celebrates 50 years of comedy history. The words are iconic: “Live from New York… it’s Saturday night!” Those words have been opening “Saturday Night Live” for 50 years.