A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean (Episode 1) 6.3
Air date: 2012-09-15
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."
Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons (Episode 2) 7.5
Air date: 2012-09-22
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".
Daniel Craig with Muse (Episode 3) 4.5
Air date: 2012-10-06
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."
Christina Applegate with Passion Pit (Episode 4) 6.8
Air date: 2012-10-13
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."
Bruno Mars (Episode 5) 7.6
Air date: 2012-10-20
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".
Louis C.K. with fun. (Episode 6) 6.8
Air date: 2012-11-03
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".
Anne Hathaway with Rihanna (Episode 7) 7.5
Air date: 2012-11-10
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".
Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5 (Episode 8) 7.0
Air date: 2012-11-17
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".
Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo (Episode 9) 7.0
Air date: 2012-12-08
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.
Martin Short with Paul McCartney (Episode 10) 7.5
Air date: 2012-12-15
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.
Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers (Episode 11) 5.5
Air date: 2013-01-19
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.
Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar (Episode 12) 6.3
Air date: 2013-01-26
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.
Justin Bieber (Episode 13) 4.8
Air date: 2013-02-09
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.
Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes (Episode 14) 7.3
Air date: 2013-02-16
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.
Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Episode 15) 5.3
Air date: 2013-03-02
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.
Justin Timberlake (Episode 16) 7.8
Air date: 2013-03-09
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix (Episode 17) 7.7
Air date: 2013-04-06
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.
Vince Vaughn with Miguel (Episode 18) 6.0
Air date: 2013-04-13
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.
Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men (Episode 19) 7.3
Air date: 2013-05-04
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.
Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend (Episode 20) 7.0
Air date: 2013-05-11
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.