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When does Saturday Night Live Season 41 come out?

Saturday Night Live Season 41 premiered Saturday, October 3, 2015 on NBC and ended Saturday, May 21, 2016. The season has 21 episodes.

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1. Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus serves as host and musical guest for the season 41 premiere. Sketches include Trump Cold Open, My Way Monologue, Bar Talk, The Squad and 50's Dance.

Saturday · 11 years ago

2. Amy Schumer with The Weeknd

Amy Schumer makes her hosting debut alongside The Weeknd, who serves as musical guest for the first time. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Speaker of the House Cold Open, Amy Schumer Monologue, Delta Flight, Porn Teacher and Hands-Free Selfie-Stick.

Saturday · 11 years ago

3. Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato

Tracy Morgan returns to SNL for his second hosting stint while Demi Lovato makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Democratic Debate Cold Open, Tracy Morgan Monologue, Brian Fellow's Safari Planet: A Beaver and a Camel, Yo! Where Jackie Chan at Right Now? and Astronaut Jones: The Martian.

Saturday · 11 years ago

4. Donald Trump with Sia

Donald Trump hosts for the second time alongside musical guest Sia, also making her second appearance. Sketches include MSNBC Forum Cold Open, Donald Trump Monologue, Bad Girls, Live Tweeting, Hotline Bling Parody and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Donald Trump.

Saturday · 11 years ago

5. Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure

Elizabeth Banks makes her SNL hosting debut alongside musical guest Disclosure, who performs with special guests Lorde and Sam Smith. Sketches include Black Jeopardy with Elizabeth Banks, First Got Horny 2 U, High School Theatre Show with Elizabeth Banks, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Transgender Rights and Uber for Jen.

Saturday · 10 years ago

6. Matthew McConaughey with Adele

Matthew McConaughey hosts SNL for the first time in a decade alongside musical guest Adele, who makes her second appearance on the show. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Syrian Refugee Crisis Cold Open, Matthew McConaughey Monologue, A Thanksgiving Miracle, Star Wars Auditions and Weekend Update: David Ortiz on Retirement.

Saturday · 10 years ago

7. Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges

Ryan Gosling makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Leon Bridges. Sketches include Ryan Gosling Canada Monologue, Santa Baby, Birthday Party, Weekend Update: Anthony Crispino and Angelo Skaggs, Hometown Bar and The Wiz.

Saturday · 10 years ago

8. Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper

Chris Hemsworth hosts for the second time while Chance The Rapper makes his musical guest debut. Sketches include Bush Cold Open, Chris Hemsworth Returns Monologue, Time to Bleed, Brother 2 Brother: Wrestling Meet, Brunch and Male Strippers.

Saturday · 10 years ago

9. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host SNL alongside musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Sketches include GOP Debate Cold Open, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Christmas Mash-up Monologue, A Hillary Christmas, Meet Your Second Wife and Tina & Amy's Dope Squad.

Saturday · 10 years ago

10. Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton

Adam Driver makes his SNL hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Chris Stapleton. Sketches include Republican Debate Cold Open, NFL Playoff Game, Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base, Aladdin, Golden Globes and Porn Doctor.

Saturday · 10 years ago

11. Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez

Ronda Rousey hosts for the first time alongside musical guest Selena Gomez. Sketches include Palin Endorsement Cold Open, Ronda Rousey Monologue, Screen Guild Awards, Love Struck and Bland Man.

Saturday · 10 years ago

12. Larry David with The 1975

Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Larry David Monologue, Bern Your Enthusiasm, Steam Ship, Weekend Update: Derek Zoolander & Hansel and Last Call with Larry David.

Saturday · 10 years ago

13. Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West

Melissa McCarthy hosts alongside musical guest Kanye West. Sketches include Hillary Clinton Cold Open, Melissa McCarthy Five-Timers Monologue, Beyoncé Trailer, Kyle vs. Kanye and Whiskers R We with Melissa McCarthy.

Saturday · 10 years ago

14. Jonah Hill with Future

Jonah Hill returns for his fourth hosting appearance alongside first-time musical guest Future. Sketches include CNN Election Center Cold Open, Jonah Hill Monologue with Future, School Auction, Fond Du Lac News & Jungle Fever.

Saturday · 10 years ago

15. Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande returns to SNL and pulls double duty as host and musical guest. Sketches include Carson Endorsement, Ariana Grande Monologue, Hillary Clinton Ad, This Is Not a Feminist Song, Tidal and Sound of Music.

Saturday · 10 years ago

16. Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani

Peter Dinklage hosts SNL for the first time alongside musical guest Gwen Stefani. Sketches include At This Hour Cold Open, Peter Dinklage Monologue, Naked & Afraid: Celebrity Edition, Mafia Meeting and Game of Thrones Sneak Peek.

Saturday · 10 years ago

17. Russell Crowe with Margo Price

Saturday · 10 years ago

18. Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas

Saturday · 10 years ago

19. Brie Larson with Alicia Keys

Saturday · 10 years ago

20. Drake

Saturday · 10 years ago

21. Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett Finale

Saturday · 10 years ago

Saturday Night Live Season 41 guest stars

  • Jack McBrayer

    Jack McBrayer

    Self - Cameo (uncredited)

  • Al Roker

    Al Roker

    Self - Cameo (uncredited)

  • Leon Bridges

    Leon Bridges

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Adele

    Adele

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Elizabeth Banks

    Elizabeth Banks

    Self - Host

  • Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Russell Crowe

    Russell Crowe

    Self - Host

  • Margo Price

    Margo Price

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Sam Smith

    Sam Smith

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Chance the Rapper

    Chance the Rapper

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Courtney Barnett

    Courtney Barnett

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Drake

    Drake

    Self - Host & Musical Guest

  • Brie Larson

    Brie Larson

    Self - Host

  • Peter Dinklage

    Peter Dinklage

    Self - Host

  • Future

    Future

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Ronda Rousey

    Ronda Rousey

    Self - Host

Saturday Night Live Season 41 FAQ

When does Saturday Night Live Season 41 come out?

Saturday Night Live Season 41 premiered Saturday, October 3, 2015 on NBC.

How many episodes are in Saturday Night Live Season 41?

Saturday Night Live Season 41 has 21 episodes.

Are new episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 41 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Saturday Night Live Season 41 finale?

The Saturday Night Live Season 41 finale (Episode 21) aired Saturday, May 21, 2016.

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