SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night · SEASON 1

Season 11: The Weird Year

Episode 4 · 2025-01-16

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  • Documentary

Episode overview

A behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live's tumultuous 1985-86 season, when creator Lorne Michaels returned after a 5-year absence. Despite high expectations, the show faced significant on-screen challenges during this comeback year.

67 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. Five Minutes2025-01-16 2. Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room2025-01-16 3. More Cowbell2025-01-16 4. Season 11: The Weird Year2025-01-16