SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025 · Peacock · 62 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Season 11: The Weird Year
Fri, 17 Jan, 4:00 am
An exploration into SNL's 11th season, examining the pivotal year that reset the show's direction and cemented its enduring DNA with Lorne Michaels at the helm.
About
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night spotlights different elements of the show's history and legacy, exploring the intricacies of the legendary sketch comedy series.
Episodes
- E01
Five Minutes
Fri, 17 Jan· 66 minA showcase of the SNL audition process, with never-before-seen audition footage and firsthand accounts from some of the show's most iconic names as they reflect on their preparation and journey to the SNL stage.
- E02
More Cowbell
Fri, 17 Jan· 49 minA deep dive into the making of SNL's iconic "More Cowbell" sketch, exploring how a simple idea became a cultural phenomenon and offering a tribute to the lasting impact of sketch comedy.
- E03
Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room
Fri, 17 Jan· 64 minA behind-the-scenes look at the SNL writing process from script to screen, capturing the creativity and chaos of a week inside the writers' room at SNL.
- E04
Season 11: The Weird Year
Fri, 17 Jan· 67 minAn exploration into SNL's 11th season, examining the pivotal year that reset the show's direction and cemented its enduring DNA with Lorne Michaels at the helm.
