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Saturday Night Live Season 38
Season 38
The Saturday Night Live title card as seen in the opening credits of the 38th season.
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 15, 2012 –
May 18, 2013
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-eighth season during the 2012–2013 television season on NBC.[1] The season officially began on September 15, 2012, with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean.[2] The season concluded on May 18, 2013 with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West.[3]

Also airing this season were two election-themed episodes of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday, which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012.[4] Two months before the season premiere, original writer and occasional featured player Tom Davis died after a two-year battle with throat and neck cancer.[5]

Cast

Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005, decided not to return following the end of the previous season.[6][7] As well, prior to the start of the season, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, was let go after four seasons on the show.[8] Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam, and Jay Pharoah were upgraded to repertory status.

To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, and Cecily Strong as the replacements. According to the official press release, "Bryant trained at the iO Chicago, Annoyance Theatre and she was also part of the ensemble that performed on the Second City E.T.C Stage. Robinson also trained at the The Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong has also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".[9][10]

Longtime cast member Bill Hader, on the show since 2005, announced on May 14, 2013 that this season would be his last.[11] In addition to Hader, this would also be the final season for Fred Armisen, who had been with the show since 2002,[12] and for Jason Sudeikis, who had been a cast member since 2005, as well as previously writing for the show since 2003.[13] This would also be the only season for featured player Tim Robinson, who would leave his spot in the cast to instead join the writing staff the following season.

bold denotes Weekend Update anchor

Writers

Main article: List of Saturday Night Live writers § Season 38

Seth Meyers and Colin Jost are the season's co-head writers. Prior to the start of the season, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater performers Josh Patten and Neil Casey joined the writing staff.[14] [15]

Episodes

See also: List of Saturday Night Live episodes
Saturday Night Live season 38 episodes
No. # Host(s) Musical guest(s) Original airdate Ratings/share
7251Seth MacFarlaneFrank OceanSeptember 15, 20124.8/12[16]
7262Joseph Gordon-LevittMumford & SonsSeptember 22, 20125.0/12[17]
7273Daniel CraigMuseOctober 6, 20124.5/11[18]
7284Christina ApplegatePassion PitOctober 13, 20124.6/11[19]
7295Bruno MarsBruno MarsOctober 20, 20125.4/14[20]
7306Louis C.K.fun.November 3, 20125.0/12[21]
7317Anne HathawayRihannaNovember 10, 20125.0/12[22]
7328Jeremy RennerMaroon 5November 17, 20125.1/12[23]
7339Jamie FoxxNe-YoDecember 8, 20124.6/11[24]
73410Martin ShortPaul McCartneyDecember 15, 20125.1/12[25]
73511Jennifer LawrenceThe LumineersJanuary 19, 20134.9/12[26]
73612Adam LevineKendrick LamarJanuary 26, 20135.0/12[27]
73713Justin BieberJustin BieberFebruary 9, 20134.9/12[28]
73814Christoph WaltzAlabama ShakesFebruary 16, 20134.6/12[29]
73915Kevin HartMacklemore and Ryan LewisMarch 2, 20134.8/12[30]
74016Justin TimberlakeJustin TimberlakeMarch 9, 20135.9/15[31]
74117Melissa McCarthyPhoenixApril 6, 20134.8/12[32]
74218Vince VaughnMiguelApril 13, 20134.6/12[33]
74319Zach GalifianakisOf Monsters and MenMay 4, 20134.4/11[34]
74420Kristen WiigVampire WeekendMay 11, 20134.6/12[35]
74521Ben AffleckKanye WestMay 18, 20134.7/12[36]

Specials

# Special Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Saturday Night Live Christmas"November 28, 20127.36[37]

Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday

Main article: Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday

The third season of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday, a limited-run series based on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" sketch, has aired in conjunction with this season. The specials focus on the United States presidential election. The show is hosted by Seth Meyers, Update's current host.[4]

Episode Original airdate Viewers (in millions)
"Season 3, Episode 1"September 20, 20125.15
"Season 3, Episode 2"September 27, 20124.67

References

  1. ^ "Returning Shows". NBC.
  2. ^ "Season 38 Premiere". NBC. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  3. ^ "SNL CLOSES OUT ITS 38th SEASON WITH THREE NEW SHOWS IN MAY" (Press release). NBC Entertainment. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on May 2, 2013.
  4. ^ a b O'Connell, Michael (July 24, 2012). "TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
  5. ^ Martin, Douglas (July 19, 2012). "Tom Davis, Comedian and 'SNL' Sketch Writer, Dies at 59". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  6. ^ "Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live". Vulture. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
  7. ^ "Kristen Wiig gets a rousing sendoff from 'SNL' on its season finale after 7 years in the cast". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-05-20. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)[dead link]
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'". Elle. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  9. ^ ""SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" ADDS THREE TO CAST". NBC Universal (Press release). September 10, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-10.[dead link]
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  13. ^ Ng, Philiana (July 24, 2013). "Jason Sudeikis Not Returning to SNL". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  14. ^ Frucci, Adam (2012-08-21). "UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL'". Splitsider. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
  15. ^ Frucci, Adam (2012-09-06). "UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL'". Splitsider. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
  16. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 17, 2012). "http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/17/saturday-night-live-season-premiere-with-seth-macfarlane-delivers-above-average-ratings/148797". TV By The Numbers. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  17. ^ Bibel, Sara (September 24, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Joseph Gordon-Levitt Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  18. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 7, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' with Daniel Craig Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  19. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 14, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Christina Applegate Delivers Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  20. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 21, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Bruno Mars Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  21. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 4, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Louis CK and Musical Guest fun Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  22. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 11, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Anne Hathaway and Musical Guest Rihanna Falls From Previous Week". TV By The Numbers.
  23. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 18, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Jeremy Renner and Musical Guest Maroon 5 Up From Last Week". TV By The Numbers.
  24. ^ Bibel, Sara (December 10, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo Delivers Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  25. ^ Bibel, Sara (December 16, 2012). "'Saturday Night Live' With Martin Short and Paul McCartney Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  26. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 20, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' Matches Its Highest Local People Meter Score Since November 3". TV By The Numbers.
  27. ^ Bibel, Sara (January 27, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' With Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar Delivers Above Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers.
  28. ^ Bibel, Sara (February 10, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' With Justin Bieber Delivers Average Ratings". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  29. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 17, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' With Christoph Waltz and Alabama Shakes Down From Last Week". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  30. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 3, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' With Kevin Hart and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Up From Last New Episode". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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  36. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2013). "'Saturday Night Live' With Ben Affleck and Kanye West Even With Last Week". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  37. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 29, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Arrow' and 'The X Factor' Adjusted Up; 'Supernatural' and 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Down". Zap2it. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
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