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Saturday Night Live 40

2014-09-27 | Comedy,News | 21 episodes
Overview
Saturday Night Live premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27, 2014, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande, and former cast member Darrell Hammond as the show's new announcer, replacing Don Pardo, who had died in August. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo. Pardo had been the announcer for SNL since it premiered in 1975, with the exception of season seven and season 21, episode 14, where Hammond took his place. This season also saw the death of former cast member Jan Hooks, who died from cancer two weeks into the season.

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Episode

Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande (2014)

Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grade. Sketches include Marvel Trailer, He-Man & Lion-O, CNN State of the Union – NFL Cold Open, Cialis Turnt and Booty Rap.

Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande poster

Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5 (2014)

Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Sketches include Joan Rivers, Whites, Weekend Update: What You Can Say, Proud Mary, Car Ride and Poem.

Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5 poster

Bill Hader with Hozier (2014)

Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon Returns, Puppet Class and Cat.

Bill Hader with Hozier poster

Jim Carrey with Iggy Azalea (2014)

Jim Carrey returns as host for the third time while musical guest Iggy Azalea makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Halloween Party, Ghost Chasers, Carrey Family Reunion, Lincoln Ad and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Halloween.

Jim Carrey with Iggy Azalea poster

Chris Rock with Prince (2014)

Former cast member Chris Rock hosts for the second time while Prince performs a special medley set. Sketches include Vlog, Shark Tank, How's He Doing, GoProbe and Swiftamine.

Chris Rock with Prince poster

Cast

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Michael Che Self - Various Characters
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Beck Bennett Self - Various Characters
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Vanessa Bayer Self - Various Characters
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Aidy Bryant Self - Various Characters
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Colin Jost Self - Various Characters
profile image of Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson Self - Various Characters
profile image of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson Self - Various Characters
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Leslie Jones Self - Various Characters
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Kate McKinnon Self - Various Characters
profile image of Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan Self - Various Characters
profile image of Kyle Mooney
Kyle Mooney Self - Various Characters
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Cecily Strong Self - Various Characters
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Sasheer Zamata Self - Various Characters
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Taran Killam Self - Various Characters
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Jay Pharoah Self - Various Characters

Featured Crew

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Lorne Michaels Executive Producer

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