So what’s going to happen to Saturday Night Live once Lorne Michaels…departs? (However that might go.) I always say that SNL is something fans have a relationship with that’s more like a baseball team than a TV show. Yeah, there’s more incisive or more consistent sketch … Continue reading Imagining a Post-Lorne Michaels SNL

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Idris Elba with musical guest Khalid! This will be the first appearance for both men.   And tonight’s vintage SNL is from Feb. 6, 1993: Host Luke Perry; Mick Jagger performs. Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 15

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by John Mulaney with musical guest Thomas Rhett! This will be Mulaney’s second time hosting! And tonight’s vintage episode is from Oct. 3, 2009: Ryan Reynolds hosts; Lady Gaga performs. Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 14

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Don Cheadle with musical guest Gary Clark Jr! This will be the first appearance for both of them.   And tonight’s throwback episode is from May 5, 2018: Donald Glover hosts, … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 13

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Halsey with musical guest… also Halsey. This is her first appearance as host, and second as musical guest. Sure, why not. And on tonight’s throwback episode is from April 16, 2005: … Continue reading Saturday Night Life Season 44 Episode 12

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by James McAvoy with musical guest Meek Mill! This will be the first appearance for both parties.     Continue reading Saturday Night Life Season 44 Episode 11

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Rachel Brosnahan with musical guest Greta Van Fleet! This will be Brosnahan’s first time hosting.   And for those of you joining us at 10 ET, tonight’s throwback episode is from … Continue reading Saturday Night Life Season 44 Episode 10

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Matt Damon with musical guests Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson! This will be Damon’s first SECOND time hosting! And for those of you joining us at 10 ET, tonight’s throwback episode is … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 9

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Jason Momoa with musical guest Mumford and Sons! This will be Mamoa’s first time hosting, and Mumford and Sons’ third appearance as musical guest.   And for those of you joining … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 8

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Claire Foy with musical guest Anderson .Paak! This will be Foy’s first time hosting, and  Anderson .Paak’s first appearance as musical guest.   And for those of you joining us early, … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 7

Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Steve Carell with musical guest Ella Mai! This will be Carell’s third time hosting, and Mai’s first appearance as musical guest. And for those of you joining us early, tonight’s throwback … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 6

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Liev Schreiber with musical guest Lil Wayne! This will be Schreiber’s first time hosting, and Wayne’s third appearance as musical guest.   Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 5

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Jonah Hill with musical guest Maggie Rogers! This will be Hill’s FIFTH time hosting, and Rogers’ first appearance on the program.   I’m also going to begin posting these discussion spaces at 10:00 … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 4

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Seth Meyers with musical guest Paul Simon! This will be Meyers’ first time returning to host, and Simon’s 4th appearance!   Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 3

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Awkwafina, with musical guest Travis Scott. This will be a debut appearance for both. This also marks the second time in SNL history that an Asian woman has hosted after Lucy Liu in 2000. … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 2

Welcome back to The Avocado’s coverage of Saturday Night Live! This episode marks the beginning of the 44th season of SNL with Adam Driver returning to host for the second time. Kanye West will also be returning as musical guest … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 1

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Tina Fey, with musical guest Nicki Minaj. See you in the fall, folks. It’s been fun! Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 20

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Amy Schumer, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 19

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Donald Glover, with musical guest Childish Gambino. This will be Glover’s first time hosting and performing.   Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 18

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by John Mulaney, with musical guest Jack White. Mulaney previously worked in the writer’s room and will be returning to host for the first time! Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 18

Tonight’s episode of SNL is hosted by Chadwick Boseman, with musical guest Cardi B. This will be Boseman’s first time hosting.   Continue reading Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 17