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Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. ] and ], both cast members since ], decided not to return following the end of the previous season.<ref name="samberg">{{cite web|title=Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/andy-samberg-is-now-officially-leaving-snl.html|accessdate=2012-06-01|work=Vulture}}</ref><ref name="wiig">{{cite web|title=Kristen Wiig gets a rousing sendoff from ‘SNL’ on its season finale after 7 years in the cast|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/kristen-wiig-gets-a-rousing-sendoff-from-snl-on-its-season-finale-after-7-years-in-the-cast/2012/05/20/gIQAdOIMcU_story.html|accessdate=2012-05-20|work=The Washington Post}}</ref> As well, prior to the start of the season, ], who had been a cast member since ], was let go after only four seasons on the show.<ref name="elliot">{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'|url=http://www.elle.com/news/culture/abby-elliott-interview-fun-size-saturday-night-live|accessdate=2012-10-12|work=Elle}}</ref> ], ] and ] were upgraded to repertory status. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. ] and ], both cast members since ], decided not to return following the end of the previous season.<ref name="samberg">{{cite web|title=Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/andy-samberg-is-now-officially-leaving-snl.html|accessdate=2012-06-01|work=Vulture}}</ref><ref name="wiig">{{cite web|title=Kristen Wiig gets a rousing sendoff from ‘SNL’ on its season finale after 7 years in the cast|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/kristen-wiig-gets-a-rousing-sendoff-from-snl-on-its-season-finale-after-7-years-in-the-cast/2012/05/20/gIQAdOIMcU_story.html|accessdate=2012-05-20|work=The Washington Post}}</ref> As well, prior to the start of the season, ], who had been a cast member since ], was let go after only four seasons on the show.<ref name="elliot">{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'|url=http://www.elle.com/news/culture/abby-elliott-interview-fun-size-saturday-night-live|accessdate=2012-10-12|work=Elle}}</ref> ], ] and ] were upgraded to repertory status.


To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers ], ], and ]. 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".<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC ENTERTAINMENT - PRESS RELEASES|url=http://www.nbcumv.com/mediavillage/networks/nbcentertainment/pressreleases?pr=contents/press-releases/2012/09/10/saturdaynightli1347289212965.xml|accessdate=2012-09-10|work=NBC Universal}}</ref><ref name="joining">{{cite web|title=Breaking News - "Saturday Night Live" Adds Three to Cast - … To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers ], ], and ]. 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".<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC ENTERTAINMENT - PRESS RELEASES|url=http://www.nbcumv.com/mediavillage/networks/nbcentertainment/pressreleases?pr=contents/press-releases/2012/09/10/saturdaynightli1347289212965.xml|accessdate=2012-09-10|work=NBC Universal}}</ref><ref name="joining">{{cite web|title=Breaking News - "Saturday Night Live" Adds Three to Cast - …
|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/10/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast-aidy-bryant-tim-robinson-and-cecily-strong-to-join-as-featured-players-381202/20120910nbc03/|accessdate=2012-09-10|work=The Futon Critic}}</ref> |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/10/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast-aidy-bryant-tim-robinson-and-cecily-strong-to-join-as-featured-players-381202/20120910nbc03/|accessdate=2012-09-10|work=The Futon Critic}}</ref>


Also airing this season were two ]-themed episodes of '']'', which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012.<ref name="hollywoodreporter1">{{cite web|title=TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/saturday-night-live-weekend-update-thursday-seth-meyers-353526|accessdate=2012-07-26|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> Also airing this season were two ]-themed episodes of '']'', which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012.<ref name="hollywoodreporter1">{{cite web|title=TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/saturday-night-live-weekend-update-thursday-seth-meyers-353526|accessdate=2012-07-26|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>


Two months before the start of the season, original ''SNL'' writer and occasional featured player ] died after a two year battle with throat and neck cancer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tom Davis, Comedian and ‘SNL’ Sketch Writer, Dies at 59|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/arts/television/tom-davis-saturday-night-live-comedy-writer-dies-at-59.html|accessdate=2012-07-20|work=The New York Times}}</ref> Two months before the start of the season, original ''SNL'' writer and occasional featured player ] died after a two year battle with throat and neck cancer. <ref>{{cite news|title=Tom Davis, Comedian and ‘SNL’ Sketch Writer, Dies at 59|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/arts/television/tom-davis-saturday-night-live-comedy-writer-dies-at-59.html|accessdate=2012-07-20|work=The New York Times}}</ref>
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==Writers== ==Writers==
{{Main|List of Saturday Night Live writers#Season 38}} {{Main|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, ] performers Josh Patten and Neil Casey joined the writing staff.<ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/08/ucbs-josh-patten-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref> Seth Meyers and Colin Jost are the season's co-head writers. Prior to the start of the season, ] performers Josh Patten and Neil Casey joined the writing staff. <ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/08/ucbs-josh-patten-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/09/ucbs-neil-casey-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-09-06 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/09/ucbs-neil-casey-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-09-06 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref>


==Episodes==
{{See also|List of Saturday Night Live episodes}}
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|+ ''Saturday Night Live'' season 38 episodes
|- style="color:white"
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="5%" | <small>No.</small>
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="5%" | #
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="30%" | Host(s)
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="30%" | Musical guest(s)
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="20%" | Original airdate
! style="background:#3a26d4;" width="10%" | Ratings/Share


==Listings==
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*'''September 15, 2012 '']/]'' (38.1, live)'''
|EpisodeNumber=725
*'''September 22, 2012 '']/]'' (38.2, live)'''
|EpisodeNumber2=1
*'''September 29, 2012''' ] (37.22, repeat)
|Title= ]
*'''October 6, 2012 '']/] '' (38.3, live)'''
|Aux1= ]
*'''October 13, 2012 '']/]'' (38.4, live)'''
|Aux2= September 15, 2012
*'''October 20, 2012 '']'' (38.5, live)'''
|Aux3= 4.8/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/17/saturday-night-live-season-premiere-with-seth-macfarlane-delivers-above-average-ratings/148797/|publisher=TV By The Numbers.}}</ref>
*'''October 27, 2012''' Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean (38.1, repeat)
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "]." ] played guitar on both songs.
*'''November 3, 2012 '']/]'' (38.6, live)'''
*'''November 10, 2012 '']/]'' (38.7, live)'''
*'''November 17, 2012 '']/]'' (38.8, live)'''
*'''November 24, 2012''' Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mumford & Sons (38.2, repeat)
*'''December 1, 2012''' Daniel Craig/Muse (38.3, repeat)
*'''December 8, 2012 '']/]'' (38.9, live)'''
*'''December 15, 2012 '']/]'' (38.10, live)'''
*'''Decemner 22, 2012''' Bruno Mars (38.5, repeat)
*'''December 29, 2012''' Anne Hathaway/Rihanna (38.7, repeat)
*'''January 5, 2013''' Louis C.K./fun. (38.6, repeat)
*'''January 12, 2013''' Christina Applegate/Passion Pit (38.4, repeat)
*'''January 19, 2013 '']/]'' (38.11, live)'''
*'''January 26, 2013 '']/]'' (38.12, live)'''
*'''February 2, 2013''' TBA (38., repeat)
*'''February 9, 2013 '']'' (38.13, live)'''
===Primetime Airings===
*'''December 22, 2012''' Martin Short/Paul McCartney (38.10, repeat)


==Episodes==
In the opening monologue, MacFarlane reprised his voices of ], ], ], and ] from '']'', and ] from '']''. He also did the voices of ], ], ] and ].
{|class="wikitable"

|-
Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong's first episode as cast members.<ref name="joining">{{cite web|title='SNL' Casts Two Chicagoans: Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/10/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast-aidy-bryant-tim-robinson-and-cecily-strong-to-join-as-featured-players-381202/20120910nbc03/|accessdate=2012-09-07|work=Splitsider}}</ref>
!Episode Number

!Date
Starting with this episode, ] takes over impersonating President ] from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/12/jay-pharoah-president-obama-snl-lorne-michaels-fred-armisen/|title=Lorne Michaels: Jay Pharoah to take over Obama job on 'SNL'|first=Denise|last=Warner|work=Inside TV|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref>
!Host
] appeared in the "]" sketch alongside ]'s impersonation.
!Musical Guest
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!Notes
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|-

|{{Anchor|show725}}
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725 (38.1)
|EpisodeNumber=726
|September 15, 2012
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|]
|Title= ]
|Aux1= ] |]
|
|Aux2= September 22, 2012
*] performed "]" and "]." ] played guitar on both songs.
|Aux3= 5.0/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/24/saturday-night-live-with-joseph-gordon-levitt-delivers-above-average-ratings/149782/|publisher=TV By The Numbers.}}</ref>
*In the opening monologue, MacFarlane reprised his voices of ], ], ], and ] from '']'', and ] from '']''. He also did the voices of ], ], ] and ].
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "]" and appeared in the Song Memories sketch in which they performed "]" as a ] tribute band.
*Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong's first episode as cast members.<ref name="joining">{{cite web|title='SNL' Casts Two Chicagoans: Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/10/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast-aidy-bryant-tim-robinson-and-cecily-strong-to-join-as-featured-players-381202/20120910nbc03/|accessdate=2012-09-07|work=Splitsider}}</ref>

*Starting with this episode, ] takes over impersonating President ] from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/12/jay-pharoah-president-obama-snl-lorne-michaels-fred-armisen/|title=Lorne Michaels: Jay Pharoah to take over Obama job on 'SNL'|first=Denise|last=Warner|work=Inside TV|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref>
] parodied the movie '']'' in his opening monologue.
*The real ] appeared in the "]" sketch alongside ]'s impersonation.

*With a 4.1/10 rating, the rerun of this episode on October 27, 2012, was the show's highest rating for an encore edition since November 6, 2010. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/28/saturday-night-live-encore-hits-two-year-rebroadcast-high/154978/|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|date=October 28, 2012|accessdate=October 28, 2012}}</ref>
The Powers & Powers sketch and closing sequence were cut short due to time.
|-
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|{{Anchor|show726}}
}}
726 (38.2)

|September 22, 2012
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|]
|EpisodeNumber=727
|]
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|
|Title=]
* ] performed "]" and "]" and appeared in the Song Memories sketch in which they performed "]" as a ] tribute band.
|Aux1=]
*The Powers & Powers sketch and closing sequence were cut short due to time.
|Aux2= October 6, 2012
|-
|Aux3= 4.5/11<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/07/saturday-night-live-with-daniel-craig-delivers-above-average-ratings/151860/|publisher=TV By The Numbers.}}</ref>
|{{Anchor|show727}}
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "]."
727 (38.3)

|October 6, 2012
] reprised his ] impression in the cold opening.
|]

|]
] appeared as ] on ].
|
|LineColor=3a26d4
*] performed "]" and "]."
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*] reprised his ] impression in the cold opening.

*] appeared as ] on ].
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|-
|EpisodeNumber=728
|{{Anchor|show728}}
|EpisodeNumber2=4
728 (38.4)
|Title=]
|October 13, 2012
|Aux1=]
|]
|Aux2= October 13, 2012
|]
|Aux3= 4.6/11<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/14/saturday-night-live-with-christina-applegate-delivers-average-ratings/152910/|publisher=TV By The Numbers.}}</ref>
|
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "Carried Away."
*] performed "]" and "Carried Away."

] appeared in the cold open and "The Californians" sketch. *] appeared in the cold open and "The Californians" sketch.
|-
|LineColor=3a26d4
|{{Anchor|show729}}
}}
729 (38.5)

|October 20, 2012
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|]
|EpisodeNumber=729
|
|EpisodeNumber2=5
*] performed "]" and "Young Girls."
|Title=]
*] appeared in the cold open, introduced Mars' first number and appeared in the "Merryville Brothers" sketch.
|Aux1=]
|-
|Aux2= October 20, 2012
|{{Anchor|show730}}
|Aux3= 5.4/14<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/21/saturday-night-live-with-bruno-mars-delivers-above-average-ratings/154060/|publisher=Tv By The Numbers}}</ref>
730 (38.6)
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "Young Girls."
|November 3, 2012

|]
] appeared in the cold open, introduced Mars' first number and appeared in the "Merryville Brothers" sketch.
|]
|LineColor=3a26d4
|
}}
*] performed "]" and "Carry On."

*] ended ] by encouraging viewers to donate to ] relief for the victims of ].
{{Episode list/sublist|List of Saturday Night Live episodes|List of Saturday Night Live episodes
*The January 5, 2013 rerun of this episode was delayed 16 minutes due to the ]
|EpisodeNumber=730
|-
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|{{Anchor|show731}}
|Title=]
731 (38.7)
|Aux1=]
|Aux2= November 3, 2012 |November 10, 2012
|]
|Aux3= 5.0/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/04/saturday-night-live-with-louis-ck-and-musical-guest-fun-delivers-above-average-ratings/156107/|publisher=Tv By The Numbers}}</ref>
|]
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "]."
|

*] performed "]" and "Stay."
] ended ] by encouraging viewers to donate to ] relief for the victims of ].
|-
|LineColor=3a26d4
|{{Anchor|show732}}
}}
732 (38.8)

|November 17, 2012
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|]
|EpisodeNumber=731
|]
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|
|Title=]
*] performed "]" and "]". Additionally, ] appeared in "The Stand-Off", a pre-recorded sketch.
|Aux1=]
*New Jersey Governor ] appeared on Weekend Update.
|Aux2= November 10, 2012
*This episode contained a cartoon entitled "Midnight Snack" animated by ].
|Aux3= 5.0/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/11/saturday-night-live-with-anne-hathaway-and-musical-guest-rihanna-falls-from-previous-week/157013/|publisher=Tv By The Numbers}}</ref>
|-
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "Stay."
|{{Anchor|show733}}
|LineColor=3a26d4
733 (38.9)
}}
|December 8, 2012

|]
{{Episode list/sublist|List of Saturday Night Live episodes|List of Saturday Night Live episodes
|]
|EpisodeNumber=732
|
|EpisodeNumber2=8
*] performed "]" and "She Is."
|Title=]
*] appeared during Foxx's monologue.
|Aux1=]
*] appeared in the "Dylan McDermott or Dermot Mulroney" sketch.
|Aux2= November 17, 2012
*] appeared in the "Maine Justice" sketch.
|Aux3= 5.1/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/18/saturday-night-live-with-jeremy-renner-and-musical-guest-maroon-5-up-from-last-week/158170/|publisher=TV By The Numbers}}</ref>
|-
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "]." Additionally, ] appeared in "The Stand-Off" sketch, which was pre-recorded.
|{{Anchor|show734}}

734 (38.10)
New Jersey Governor ] appeared on Weekend Update.
|December 15, 2012

|]
This episode contained a cartoon entitled "Cool Drones" animated by ].
|]
|LineColor=3a26d4
|
}}
*] performed "]" with ] on guitar, "Cut Me Some Slack" with the surviving members of ] (], ] and ]), and "]". McCartney also appeared in the "Pageant Auditions" sketch.

*], ], ], ], ] and ] <!--Lorne Michaels has appeared on the show so many times that it is no longer noteworthy--> appeared in the opening monologue.
{{Episode list/sublist|List of Saturday Night Live episodes|List of Saturday Night Live episodes
*] appeared as ] in the "Tony Bennett Show" sketch.
|EpisodeNumber=733
*Jackson and ] appeared in "What Up with That?", which also saw Martin Short reprise his ] character
|EpisodeNumber2=9
*At the beginning of the show, in lieu of the traditional opening skit, the New York City Children's Chorus performed a rendition of "]" in remembrance of the victims of the ] that occurred a day earlier. The same choir joined McCartney on his third song.
|Title=]
*An hour-long verison of this episode aired on primetime December 22, 2012.
|Aux1=]
|-
|Aux2= December 8, 2012
|{{Anchor|show735}}
|Aux3= 4.6/11<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/10/saturday-night-live-with-jamie-foxx-and-ne-yo-delivers-average-ratings/160938/|publisher=TV By The Numbers}}</ref>
735 (38.11)
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" and "She Is."
|January 19, 2013

|]
] appeared during Foxx's monologue.
|]

|
] appeared in the "Dylan McDermott or Dermot Mulroney" sketch.
*Confirmed on air.

|-
] appeared in the "Maine Justice" sketch.
|{{Anchor|show736}}
|LineColor=3a26d4
736 (38.12)
}}
|January 26, 2013

|]
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|]
|EpisodeNumber=734
|
|EpisodeNumber2=10
*Confirmed by press release.<ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/03/saturday-night-live-celebrates-the-new-year-january-19-when-snl-returns-with-host-jennifer-lawrence-and-musical-guest-the-lumineers/163678/?utm_campaign=WP%20%3E%20Twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter</ref>
|Title=]
|-
|Aux1=]
|{{Anchor|show737}}
|Aux2= December 15, 2012
737 (38.13)
|Aux3= 5.1/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/16/saturday-night-live-with-martin-short-and-paul-mccartney-delivers-above-average-ratings/161990/|publisher=TV By The Numbers}}</ref>
|February 9, 2013
|ShortSummary=] performed "]" with ] on guitar, "Cut Me Some Slack" with the surviving members of ] (], ] and ]), and "]". McCartney also appeared in the "Pageant Auditions" sketch.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|]

|
], ], ], ], ] and ] <!--Lorne Michaels has appeared on the show so many times that it is no longer noteworthy--> appeared in the opening monologue.
*Confirmed by Billboard.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-hosting-performing-on-snl-1008075242.story#/news/justin-bieber-hosting-performing-on-snl-1008075242.story</ref>

] appeared as ] in the "Tony Bennett Show" sketch.

Jackson and ] appeared in "What Up with That?", which also saw Martin Short reprise his ] character

At the beginning of the show, in lieu of the traditional opening skit, the New York City Children's Chorus performed a rendition of "]" in remembrance of the victims of the ] that occurred a day earlier. The same choir joined McCartney on his third song.
|LineColor=3a26d4
}}

{{Episode list/sublist|List of Saturday Night Live episodes|List of Saturday Night Live episodes
|EpisodeNumber=735
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|Title= ]
|Aux1= ]
|Aux2= January 19, 2013
|Aux3=
|ShortSummary= Confirmed on air.
|LineColor=3a26d4
}}


{{Episode list/sublist|List of Saturday Night Live episodes|List of Saturday Night Live episodes
|EpisodeNumber=736
|EpisodeNumber2=12
|Title= ]
|Aux1= ]
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Season of television series
Saturday Night Live Season 38
Season 38
The Saturday Night Live title card as seen in the opening credits of the 38th season.
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 15, 2012 –
present
Season chronology
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39
List of episodes

Saturday Night Live airs its thirty-eighth season during the 2012–2013 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 15, 2012, with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean.

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. As well, prior to the start of the season, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, was let go after only four seasons on the show. 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, Cecily Strong, and Tim Robinson. 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".

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.

Two months before the start of the season, original SNL writer and occasional featured player Tom Davis died after a two year battle with throat and neck cancer.

Cast

Repertory players

Featured players

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.


Listings

Primetime Airings

  • December 22, 2012 Martin Short/Paul McCartney (38.10, repeat)

Episodes

Episode Number Date Host Musical Guest Notes

725 (38.1)

September 15, 2012 Seth MacFarlane Frank Ocean

726 (38.2)

September 22, 2012 Joseph Gordon-Levitt Mumford & Sons

727 (38.3)

October 6, 2012 Daniel Craig Muse

728 (38.4)

October 13, 2012 Christina Applegate Passion Pit

729 (38.5)

October 20, 2012 Bruno Mars

730 (38.6)

November 3, 2012 Louis C.K. fun.

731 (38.7)

November 10, 2012 Anne Hathaway Rihanna

732 (38.8)

November 17, 2012 Jeremy Renner Maroon 5

733 (38.9)

December 8, 2012 Jamie Foxx Ne-Yo

734 (38.10)

December 15, 2012 Martin Short Paul McCartney

735 (38.11)

January 19, 2013 Jennifer Lawrence The Lumineers
  • Confirmed on air.

736 (38.12)

January 26, 2013 Adam Levine Kendrick Lamar
  • Confirmed by press release.

737 (38.13)

February 9, 2013 Justin Bieber
  • Confirmed by Billboard.

Specials

# Special Original airdate
1"Saturday Night Live Christmas"November 28, 2012

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 focused on the United States presidential election. The show is hosted by Seth Meyers, Update's current host.

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
  2. "Season 38 Premiere". NBC. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  3. "Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live". Vulture. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
  4. "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.
  5. "Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'". Elle. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  6. "NBC ENTERTAINMENT - PRESS RELEASES". NBC Universal. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
  7. ^ "Breaking News - "Saturday Night Live" Adds Three to Cast - …". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2012-09-10. Cite error: The named reference "joining" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ "TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
  9. "Tom Davis, Comedian and 'SNL' Sketch Writer, Dies at 59". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  10. Frucci, Adam (2012-08-21). "UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL'". Splitsider. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
  11. Frucci, Adam (2012-09-06). "UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL'". Splitsider. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
  12. Warner, Denise (September 12, 2012). "Lorne Michaels: Jay Pharoah to take over Obama job on 'SNL'". Inside TV. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  13. Kondolojy, Amanda (October 28, 2012). TVByTheNumbers http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/28/saturday-night-live-encore-hits-two-year-rebroadcast-high/154978/. Retrieved October 28, 2012. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/03/saturday-night-live-celebrates-the-new-year-january-19-when-snl-returns-with-host-jennifer-lawrence-and-musical-guest-the-lumineers/163678/?utm_campaign=WP%20%3E%20Twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter
  15. http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-hosting-performing-on-snl-1008075242.story#/news/justin-bieber-hosting-performing-on-snl-1008075242.story
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