Saturday Night Live
Season 37
201122 episodes
Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-seventh season during the 2011–2012 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 24, 2011 with host Alec Baldwin, who returned to host for a record sixteenth time and with musical guest Radiohead and ended on May 19, 2012 with host and musical guest Mick Jagger. The season began with minimal changes to the cast, as everyone from the prior year returned. The only major change that occurred was Nasim Pedrad being upgraded from being a featured player to repertory status. Kate McKinnon joined the cast midseason, as a featured player for the last 5 episodes of the season, making her debut on April 7, 2012. McKinnon's addition was announced March 28, 2012. McKinnon is SNL's first openly gay cast member hired since Terry Sweeney in 1985, and the show's first openly gay female cast member. This would be the final season for seven-year vets Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005. As well, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, would be let go from the show after four seasons. Second year featured player Paul Brittain also exited abruptly halfway through the season, making his final appearance on January 14, 2012.
Episode 1
Alec Baldwin/Radiohead
Sep 24, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Radiohead performs "Lotus Flower" and "Staircase." Sketches include Either the 7th or 8th Debate, Red Flag, All My Children Wrap Party, WDHX 19 Buffalo, Who's on Top?, Top Gun Screentests, Child Psychologist, and Angels in the Trenches.
Episode 2
Melissa McCarthy/Lady Antebellum
Oct 1, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 6.7TMDB
Lady Antebellum performs "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss." Sketches include The Lawrence Welk Show, Lil Poundcake, Arlene and Tim, Stomp, The Comments Section, Rock's Way, Hidden Valley Ranch Product Testing, and The Tap.
Episode 3
Ben Stiller/Foster The People
Oct 8, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
Foster the People perform "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Houdini" with Kenny G on soprano sax. Sketches include Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Lincoln Financial Group (three parts), Fox & Friends, The Best of Both Worlds, V-Necks (Digital Short), Shanna's Halloween Party, Columbus Day Aassblast, Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories, and Tinyballs.
Episode 4
Anna Faris/Drake
Oct 15, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
Drake performs “Headlines” and “Make Me Proud” with guest Nicki Minaj. Sketches include "Mayor Bloomberg," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "What's Wrong With Tanya?!" "Interview with Drake" (Digital Short), "Yet Another GOP Debate," "Sip n' Soda," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now," "Foppish Cecil," and "Ferrari Calendar."
Episode 5
Charlie Day/Maroon 5
Nov 5, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Maroon 5 performs "Moves Like Jagger" and "My Heart'sa Stereo" (feat. Travis McCoy). Sketches include "The Ghost of Moammer Ghadafi," "Kim's Fairytale Divorce," "The Dr. Oz Show," "Greek God Meeting," "Getting Freaky with Cee-Lo Green," "Kings of Catchphrase Comedy, Volume 2," "Because of One Dolphin," "Seinfeld Apartment Murder," and "Lil' Poundcake."
Episode 6
Emma Stone/Coldplay
Nov 12, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).
Episode 7
Jason Segel/Florence and the Machine
Nov 19, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Florence + The Machine perform "Shake It Off" and "No Light No Light." Sketches include "Romney: Raw & Unleashed," "Red Flag," "Replacing Regis," "Kemper-Pedic," "Vogelchek Thanksgiving," "Mitch's Retirement Party," "A New Jack Thanksgiving," "Seducing Women Through Chess" (Digital Short), "Andre the Giant Chooses An Ice Cream Flavor," and "Blue Jean Committee."
Episode 8
Steve Buscemi/The Black Keys
Dec 3, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
The Black Keys perform "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling." Skits include: Presidential Address, Frozen Mexican Dinner, The Miley Cyrus Show, The Dark Knight Sneaks Up on Gordon, The Mystery of the Chopped-Up Guy, Central Cougars, Playskool Surprise, Ed Vincent’s Sex Symposium, Happy Holidays From Sheila and Sheila.
Episode 9
Katy Perry/Robyn
Dec 10, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
Robyn performs “Call Your Girlfriend” and “Dancing On My Own” Skits include: On The Record, J Pop America Fun Time Now, The Apocalypse, Kalle, Two Best Friends, Doggie Duty, Kate Middleton Pregnancy, Politics Nation, Lounge Act Soul Mate.
Episode 10
Jimmy Fallon/Michael Bublé
Dec 17, 20111h 7m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Michael Bublé performs “A Holly, Jolly Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Skits include: Sully and Denise, Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, Michael Bublé Christmas Duets, Mirror Sketch, 1920s Party, Half Jewish, Half Italian, Completely Neurotic, Seasons Greetings From Saturday Night Live, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Regional Production of “War Horse, Tebow and Jesus.
Episode 11
Charles Barkley/Kelly Clarkson
Jan 7, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 3.3TMDB
Kelly Clarkson performs “What Doesn’t Kill You” and “Mr. Know It All” Skits include: A Message From Rick Santorum, Chantix, Inside The NBA, White People Problems, ESPN Bowl Madness, Joanne, Charles Barkley’s Post Game Translator, Lord Wyndemere, The 17th Annual Adult Video Awards, Convoluted Jerry (digital short), Mayan Calendar.
Episode 12
Daniel Radcliffe/Lana Del Rey
Jan 14, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
Lana Del Ray performs “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans” Skits include: Ricky Gervais: Awards Host, Target Lady, You Can Do Anything!, Spin the Bottle, The Delaware Fellas, Hogwarts 2020, X27B Theater, Glenda Okones, The Jay Pharoah Show, Concord Exit Poll
Episode 13
Channing Tatum/Bon Iver
Feb 4, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Bon Iver performs “Holocene” and “Beth/Rest” Skits include: Newt Gingrich, Moon President, It’s Getting Freaky with Cee Lo Green, Downton Abbey on Spike, NBC NFL Promo, Secret Word, Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah, Tom Brady in Ruby Tuesday, Go-Tech Flex (With Thumbpulse), Bongo’s Clown Room
Episode 14
Zooey Deschanel/Karmin
Feb 11, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Karmin performs “Brokenhearted” and “I Told You So” Skits include: Chrysler Ad II, Piers Morgan Tonight, Les Jeunes De Paris, Chrysler Ad III, Daily Post, 1941, Chrysler Ad IV, Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel, Verizon Commercial, Crab Blast 2012, We’re Gonna Make Technology Hump, Letters Between Sisters.
Episode 15
Maya Rudolph/Sleigh Bells
Feb 18, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Sleigh Bells perform “Comeback Kid" and “End of the Line" Skits include: New York Sports Now, Bronx Beat, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Laughs, Beyonce and Jay Z, What’s Up With That?, Super Showcase, A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama, How’s He Doing?
Episode 16
Lindsay Lohan/Jack White
Mar 3, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Jack White performs “Love Interruption" and "Sixteen Saltines" Skits include: The Real Housewives of Disney, 2012 Psychic Awards, Scared Straight, Deliquent Girl Teen Gang, Big Afro Wedding Invitation, B108FM, Housesitter, Rude Buddha, A Weird Guy By A Fire
Episode 17
Jonah Hill/The Shins
Mar 10, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
The Shins perform “Simple Song" and “It’s Only Life” Skits include: Benihana, Science Finders, J-Pop America Funtime Now!, Primate Research Center, Liza Minelli Tries To Turn Off A Lamp, Anniversary Orchestra
Episode 18
Sofia Vergara/One Direction
Apr 7, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
One Direction perform "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing" and appeared in "The Manuel Ortiz Show" sketch. Skits include:Just Friends Booty Shorts, Bein’ Quirky With Zooey Deschanel, Almost Pizza, Channel 5 Action News Team Promo, It's Gilly, The Manuel Ortiz Show, Lil’ Poundcake, Watch What Happens Live, Pantene Commercial, 74th Annual Hunger Games.
Episode 19
Josh Brolin with Gotye
Apr 14, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 6.2TMDB
Gotye performs “Somebody I Used To Know" (with Kimbra) and “Eyes Wide Open" Skits include Game of Thrones Behind The Scenes, The Californians, America’s Next Top Empire State of Mind Parody Artist, Laser Cats, Piers Morgan Tonight, Slow Motion Hallway, Somebody That I Used To Know, Booker T Washington High Prom
Episode 20
Eli Manning with Rihanna
May 5, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 6.3TMDB
Rihanna performs "Talk That Talk" and "Where Have You Been" Sketches include Fox and Friends, Mother’s Day Gift, Madden Motion Capture, Bananagram Murder Trial, Little Brothers, WXPD News, Tanning Mom, What Is This, Helga Lately, Illusions, TCM: The Essentials
Episode 21
Will Ferrell with Usher
May 12, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Usher performs "Scream" and "Climax" Skits include: Nasaflu, Wilson High School Alternative Prom, ESPN Classic, The 100th Digital Short, 2012 Funkytown Debate, Broadway Sizzle, Vince and Angela’s 25th Anniversary
Episode 22
Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters
May 19, 20121h 7m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
Mick Jagger performs "The Last Time" with Arcade Fire, "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll" with Foo Fighters, and a duo with Jeff Beck. Skits include: The Lawrence Welk Show, Secret Word, Karaoke Champ, Lazy Sunday 2, Politics Nation, So You Think You Can Dance At An Outdoor Music Festival, The Californians, Graduation Day.