Episode guide
Saturday Night Live: Season 40
21 episodes · premiered Sep 27, 2014
Saturday Night Live premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27, 2014, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande, and former cast member Darrell Hammond as the show's new announcer, replacing Don Pardo, who had died in August. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo. Pardo had been the announcer for SNL since it premiered in 1975, with the exception of season seven and season 21, episode 14, where Hammond took his place. This season also saw the death of former cast member Jan Hooks, who died from cancer two weeks into the season.
- Episode 1: Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande Sep 27, 2014 · 1h 7m Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grade. Sketches include Marvel Trailer, He-Man & Lion-O, CNN State…
- Episode 2: Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5 Oct 4, 2014 · 1h 7m Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Sketches include Joan Rivers, Whites, Weekend Update: What…
- Episode 3: Bill Hader with Hozier Oct 11, 2014 · 1h 7m Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon…
- Episode 4: Jim Carrey with Iggy Azalea Oct 25, 2014 · 1h 7m Jim Carrey returns as host for the third time while musical guest Iggy Azalea makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Halloween Party, Ghost Chasers, Carrey Family Reunion, Lincoln Ad and…
- Episode 5: Chris Rock with Prince Nov 1, 2014 · 1h 7m Former cast member Chris Rock hosts for the second time while Prince performs a special medley set. Sketches include Vlog, Shark Tank, How's He Doing, GoProbe and Swiftamine.
- Episode 6: Woody Harrelson with Kendrick Lamar Nov 15, 2014 · 1h 7m Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time and Kendrick Lamar performs. Sketches include 1989 Monologue, The Dudleys, Match'd, A New Day, Weekend Update: Matthew…
- Episode 7: Cameron Diaz with Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson Nov 22, 2014 · 1h 7m Cameron Diaz hosts Saturday Night Live for the fourth time while Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars serve as musical guest. Sketches include Back Home Ballers, Capitol Hill Cold Open, New Annie…
- Episode 8: James Franco with Nicki Minaj Dec 6, 2014 · 1h 7m James Franco hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time while Nicki Minaj makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Peter Pan Live!, Star Wars Teaser, Brain Space…
- Episode 9: Martin Freeman with Charli XCX Dec 13, 2014 · 1h 7m Martin Freeman makes his Saturday Night Live hosting debut while Charli XCX serves as musical guest. Sketches include The Hobbit Office, Sump'n Claus, Church, Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy on…
- Episode 10: Amy Adams with One Direction Dec 20, 2014 · 1h 7m Amy Adams returns to host Saturday Night Live while One Direction makes their third appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Christmas Serial, Girlfriends Talk Show with Amy Adams and…
- Episode 11: Kevin Hart with Sia Jan 17, 2015 · 1h 7m Kevin Hart hosts Saturday Night Live for the second time while Sia makes her debut as musical guest. Sketches include MLK Cold Open, Kevin Hart Monologue, Calvin Klein Ad, Why'd You Post…
- Episode 12: Blake Shelton Jan 24, 2015 · 1h 7m Blake Shelton pulls double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Sketches include Blake Shelton's Hee-Haw Monologue, Farm Hunk, Wishin' Boot, Celebrity Family Feud and…
- Episode 13: J.K. Simmons with D'Angelo Jan 31, 2015 · 1h 7m J.K. Simmons makes his hosting debut while D'Angelo serves as musical guest. Sketches include Super Bowl Shut Down, J.K. Simmons Monologue, Teacher Snow Day, Totino's Super Bowl Commercial…
- Episode 14: Dakota Johnson with Alabama Shakes Feb 28, 2015 · 1h 7m Actress Dakota Johnson hosts SNL for the first time while Alabama Shakes returns as musical guest. Sketches include Giuliani Cold Open, Father Daughter Ad, Say What You Wanna Say, Press…
- Episode 15: Chris Hemsworth with Zac Brown Band Mar 7, 2015 · 1h 7m Host Chris Hemsworth and musical guest Zac Brown Band make their SNL debuts. Sketches include American Express Ad, Empire Promo, Avengers News Report, Porn Stars: Dolce & Gabbana and…
- Episode 16: Dwayne Johnson with George Ezra Mar 28, 2015 · 1h 7m Dwayne Johnson hosts for the fourth time while musical guest George Ezra makes his SNL debut. Sketches include The Rock Obama Cold Open, Dwayne Johnson's Franchise Viagra Monologue, New…
- Episode 17: Michael Keaton with Carly Rae Jepsen Apr 4, 2015 · 1h 7m Michael Keaton hosts for the third time while musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Michael Keaton Tribute Monologue, Prom Queen, Easter Hotline, Neutrology…
- Episode 18: Taraji P. Henson with Mumford & Sons Apr 11, 2015 · 1h 7m Taraji P. Henson makes her hosting debut alongside second-time musical guest Mumford & Sons. Sketches include Hillary Election Video Cold Open, Taraji P. Henson's I Made It Monologue…
- Episode 19: Scarlett Johansson with Wiz Khalifa May 2, 2015 · 1h 7m Scarlett Johansson hosts for the fourth time alongside musical guest Wiz Khalifa in his SNL debut. Sketches include Mayweather-Pacquiao Cold Open, Orioles, Girlfriends Talk Show: Prom…
- Episode 20: Reese Witherspoon with Florence and the Machine May 9, 2015 · 1h 7m Reese Witherspoon makes her second appearance as host alongside musical guest Florence + the Machine. Sketches include 2016 Republicans Cold Open, Mother's Day Apologies Monologue with…
- Episode 21: Louis C.K. with Rihanna May 16, 2015 · 1h 7m Louis C.K. returns as host for the third time while Rihanna makes her fifth appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Summertime Cold Open, Louis C.K. Monologue, Police Lineup, This Is…