Live from New York, it’s… fifty years old! Peacock has just debuted the trailer forSNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, a four-part docuseries celebrating the 50-year legacy ofSaturday Night Live. The series, set to premiere onJanuary 16, 2025, will provide an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the iconic late-night comedy show. The series is full of stars from both yesteryear and today, and it will feature insights, interviews and probably incredibly inappropriate humour from over 60 contributors, includingSNLalumni and legendary cast members likeTina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Seth Meyers, andBill Hader.The series is executive produced by Academy Award and Emmy winnerMorgan Nevilleand each episode is directed by a different award-winning director. Neville shared his passion for the project, saying:
“I’ve been obsessed withSaturday Night Liveas long as I can remember. ForSNL50, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with some of my favorite independent filmmakers to tell some deeper stories ofSNL. Taken together, these standalone episodes give a new perspective ofSNLand what makes it work.”
What is ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ About?
There are four episodes in the series, each of which examines a different fun part of the show’s legacy. The first episode is a showcase of the audition process, featuring interviews with the likes of Amy Poehler,Jason Sudeikis, andKenan Thompson. The second episode takes viewers behind the scenes on a week atSaturday Night Live, showing off the chaos in the writers' room as they attempt to bring sketches from ideas to fruition on the big night every weekend. The episode will also include contributions fromBob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, and Tina Fey.
Episode 3 is a deep dive into the making of the legendary “More Cowbell” sketch, and shows how the sketch managed to become one ofSNL’smost beloved sketches and moments. Finally, Episode 4 takes a long, hard look at the pivotal 11th season, which saw a reset in the show’s direction underLorne Michaels’ leadership.
And not only that, but Peacock is making the most of the anniversary by streaming a heap ofSNL-themed content, includingLadies & Gentleman… 50 Years of SNLMusiconJanuary 27and a live primetime special onFebruary 16to cap off the celebratory weekend.
Saturday Night Liveis streaming now on Peacock and airs, yes, on Saturday nights on NBC. Check outSNL50: Beyond Saturday Nightwhen it drops on June 27, 2025, with all four episodes premiering at once to binge, as we would want.
Saturday Night Live
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Watch on Peacock
