Specials

E1. Mardi Gras Special

Feb 20, 1977 · 67m

One of the few episodes to air from a location outside of NBC's studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, the Mardi Gras Special was broadcast live from New Orleans on Mardi Gras 1977. It was hosted by Randy Newman, who also performed songs, and featured a number of special guests, including Buck Henry, Eric Idle, Cindy Williams, and Henry Winkler.

E2. Things We Did Last Summer

Oct 28, 1978 · 67m

One week, instead of the beloved, in-studio zaniness of SNL, viewers were treated to this bizarre collection of short docu/mocu-mentary films. Lorraine Newman details her surreal adventures on a tropical vacation. Bill Murray semi-seriously quits comedy for the chance to play minor-league baseball. At the end of summer he again "retires" a la Lou Gehrig. Gilda Radner picks up some extra cash by offering guided tours of her New York City apartment. Jake and Elwood Blues (John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd) rip up the stage on a genuine concert tour. Garrett Morris' vignette has, sadly, faded from memory.

E3. SNL Film Festival

Mar 2, 1985 · 67m

A clip show hosted by Billy Crystal which featured SNL's best pretaped sketches and short films from 1981 to 1985, including short films by Albert Brooks, Gary Weis, Tom Schiller, and Christopher Guest.

E4. Saturday Night Live 15th Anniversary Special

Sep 24, 1989 · 67m

An anniversary show celebrating SNL's 15th season. Chevy Chase returned to reprise his "opening fall" bit in the cold open and Tom Hanks performed the opening monologue. Prince and Paul Simon performed. The show featured a number of special guests, including SNL stars Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman, Dan Aykroyd, Jon Lovitz, Jane Curtin, Christopher Guest, Martin Short, and Buck Henry, as well as others including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Mary Tyler Moore, O.J. Simpson, and Bruce Willis.

E5. 2nd Annual Saturday Night Live Mother's Day Special

May 9, 1993 · 67m

A Mother's Day special featuring the SNL ensemble with their real-life mothers as well as a compilation of sketches from the 1992-93 season.

E6. The Best of Saturday Night Live: 1989 Annual

Jul 21, 1989 · 67m

"Best of" anthology from the 1989 Season. Sketches include: Ft. Army Base, Mel Gibson Monolog, Toonces the Driving Cat, Geritech Commercial, Attitudes: Driftwood Sculpture, Big Red Commercial, Weekend Update (George Michael) and Dukakis After Dark.

E7. The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live

Sep 26, 1998 · 67m

Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and Chris Farley put together this hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch celebration! With each one of their memorable characters: Sandler's Opera Man, Spade's sarcastic news commenator, Rock's Nat X, Schneider's Richard the Copy Guy, and Farley's host of the Chris Farley Show.

E8. Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary

Sep 25, 1999 · 67m

A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.

E9. The Best of Adam Sandler

Nov 9, 1999 · 67m

Adam Sandler and his crazy cast of characters will put you in stiches. Witness Sandler's zaniest SNL moments including: Lucy, the Gap Girl, Brian, host of the "Denise Show", Canteen Boy, Bruce Springsteen, Opera Man, and Cajun Man.

E10. The Best of Dana Carvey

Feb 15, 2000 · 67m

Includes comic creations such as: Ross Perot, Johnny Carson, Garth Algar of Wayne's World, Church Lady, Hans of Hans & Franz, Jimmy Stewart, George Bush, and Robin Leach

E11. The Best of Steve Martin

Apr 25, 2000 · 67m

No other person has been a guest on Saturday Night Live as many times as the inimitable Steve Martin. This collection gives us not only clips of some of the show's funniest moments, but also a sense of how the show has evolved from the 1970s.

E12. The Best of Chris Farley

Apr 25, 2000 · 67m

Everybody remembers Chris Farley, the big lovably guy from Saturday Night Live. Before he was the Beverly Hills Ninja, or Tommy Boy, or even before he was in Black Sheep or Almost Heroes, Chris was on Saturday Night Live and played characters like Matt Foley the energized motivational speaker, Bennet Brauer the gross-out news correspondent, Chippendales' dancer, and many more!

E13. The Best of Molly Shannon

Aug 12, 2003 · 67m

Shannon's unmistakable comedy antics are in full effect in this collection of sketches from SNL's wild alumna. Laugh along with her fearlessly funny characters like brazen schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher and Joyologist Helen Madden.

E14. The Best of Will Ferrell

Aug 12, 2003 · 67m

The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002.

E15. 25 Years of Music Volume 1

Dec 11, 2003 · 67m

Saturday Night Live, the critically acclaimed award-winning variety series, has launched the careers of the brightest musical and comedy talent of our time. Saturday Night Live 25 Years of Music Volume 1 features the best live musical and sketch performances between 1975 - 1980 from the SNL archives with digitally re-mastered surround sound. Billy Joel Only The Good Die Young 1978, Ray Charles What'd I Say 1975, Carly Simon You're So Vain 1976, Grateful Dead Casey Jones 1978, Simon & Garfunkel The Boxer 1975, Joe Cocker Feelin Alright 1975, Elvis Costello Less Than Zero / Radio Radio 1977, Blues Brothers Soul Man 1978, Patti Smith Gloria 1976, Mick Jagger & Peter Tosh Don't Look Back 1978, The Band The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 1976 Plus Sketches starring John Belushi, Steve Martin, Jane Curtin, Laine Newman, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Paul Simon, Bill Murray, Andy Kaufman, Lorne Michaels, Dan Aykroyd and Mick Jagger

E16. The Best of Christmas

Dec 4, 2004 · 67m

Fill your cup of cheer to the brim with this classic collection of Saturday Night Live send-ups: -The "Lost" Ending to It's a Wonderful Life -Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song -Dysfunctional Family Christmas -Master Thespian as Santa -The Church Lady's rockin' drum solo -Mr. Robinson's Christmas -Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas Special. Ho Ho Ha! Get the gift of laughter from your favorite Saturday Night Live cast members including Dana Carvey, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler and many more! You'll laugh out loud with special guests Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, Danny DeVito, Steve Martin, Paul Simon and William Shatner. It's great comedy fun any time of the year.

E17. The Best of David Spade

Jan 24, 2004 · 67m

Considered one of the bad boys of SNL, David Spade has been making television and movie audiences laugh for years with his unique blend of sarcasm and wit. See where it all began with some of his most memorable moments on SNL. You'll enjoy Spade's classic characters like The Receptionist, Gap Girls, Don Lapre, and of course the Flight Attendant wishing you a good day and "Buh Bye". You'll also enjoy Spade in America featuring Teri Hatcher, Sean Penn, and Christopher Walken.

E18. 25 Years of Music Vol. 2

Feb 2, 2004 · 67m

Saturday Night Live, the critically acclaimed award-winning variety series, has launched the careers of the brightest musical and comedy talent of our time. Saturday Night Live 25 Years of Music Volume 2 features the best live musical and sketch performances between 1980 - 1985 from the SNL archives with digitally re-mastered surround sound. Tina Turner Better Be Good to Me 1985, James Brown I Got You 1980, Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love 1982, Randy Newman I Love L.A. 1983, The Go Go's We Got the Beat 1981, Rick James Super Freak 1981, Talking Heads Take Me To The River 1979, Spinal Tap Big Bottom 1984, John Mellencamp Pink Houses 1983, Duran Duran Hungry Like The Wolf 1983 Plus Sketches starring Martin Short, Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Joe Piscopo and Rich Hall

E19. 25 Years of Music Vol. 3

Feb 2, 2004 · 67m

Saturday Night Live, the critically acclaimed award-winning variety series, has launched the careers of the brightest musical and comedy talent of our time. Saturday Night Live 25 Years of Music Volume 3 features the best live musical and sketch performances between 1985 - 1990 from the SNL archives with digitally re-mastered surround sound. The Bangles Hazy Shade of Winter 1988, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Free Falin' 1989, Paul Simon Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 1986, Neil Young Rockin' in the Free World 1989, Roy Orbison O Pretty Woman 1987, Pretenders Don't Get Me Wrong 1986, Fine Young Cannibals She Drives Me Crazy 1989, Sting We'll Be Together 1987, Elvis Costello Veronica 1989 Plus Sketches starring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Aerosmith, Chris Farley, Patrick Swayze, Jon Lovitz, Harry Hall, Mick Jagger, Phil Hartman, Michael Myers, Chris Rock, Sting, Valerie Bertinelli & Eddie Van Halen

E20. 25 Years of Music Vol. 4

Feb 2, 2004 · 67m

Saturday Night Live, the critically acclaimed award-winning variety series, has launched the careers of the brightest musical and comedy talent of our time. Saturday Night Live 25 Years of Music Volume 5 features the best live musical and sketch performances between 1990 - 1995 from the SNL archives with digitally re-mastered surround sound. Losing My Religion (1991) - R.E.M. | War (1992) - SINEAD O'CONNOR | Fever (1993) - MADONNA | Chain of Fools (1994) - ARETHA FRANKLIN | Wonderful Tonight (1990) - ERIC CLAPTON | Rape Me (1993) - NIRVANA | Hey Jude (1993) - PAUL MCCARTNEY | Free Your Mind (1992) - EN VOGUE | Round Here (1994) - COUNTING CROWS | I Alone (1995) - LIVE | No Rain (1994) - BLIND MELON Plus Sketches starring Mike Myers, Mick Jagger, Dana Carvey, Madonna, Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, James Taylor, Rosie O'Donnell, Kevin Knealon, David Spade, Paul McCartney, Michael Bolton

E21. 25 Years of Music Vol. 5

Feb 2, 2004 · 67m

Saturday Night Live, the critically acclaimed award-winning variety series, has launched the careers of the brightest musical and comedy talent of our time. Saturday Night Live 25 Years of Music Volume 5 features the best live musical and sketch performances between 1995 - 2000 from the SNL archives with digitally re-mastered surround sound. Mariah Carey Butterfly 1997, No Doubt Don't Speak 1996, Alanis Morissette Hand In My Pocket 1995, Spice Girls Wannabe 1997, Garbage Special 1999, Jewel Who Will Save Your Soul 1997, Hanson Mmm Bop 1997, Beck Where It's At 1997, Snoop Doggy Dog Snoop's Upside Upside Your Head 1997, Metallica Fuel 1997, Garth Brooks Two Piña Coladas 1998, Dave Matthews Band What Would You Say 1995, Backstreet Boys All I Have To Give 1999, Ricky Martin Livin' La Vida Loca 1999, Paula Cole I Don't Want To Wait 1998 Plus Sketches starring Matthew Broderick, Will Ferrell, Paula Abdul, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Spacey, Beck, Michael Palin, Garth Brooks, Joshua Jackson

E22. The Best of Eddie Murphy

Feb 24, 2004 · 67m

Before he was The Nutty Professor, before he was Dr. Dolittle, and even before he was the Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy was an SNL comic! From 1981-1984 he entertained us with sketches as Gumby, Mister Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones and many more! He was before Chris Rock, Tracey Morgan, and Tim Meadows! And after Garrett Morris!

E23. The Best of Phil Hartman

Feb 24, 2004 · 67m

His shocking death was a tragedy, but his SNL legacy is a treasure. Here are Phil Hartman's unforgettable characterizations of Bill Clinton, Phil Donahue, Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, Frank Sinatra, Frankenstein, Ronald Reagan, Barbara Bush and many others.

E24. The Best of Chris Rock

Feb 24, 2004 · 67m

Chris rocked SNL for three seasons-here are his greatest bits, featuring Nat X, Luther Campbell, I'm Chillin'" and more. Special guests include Sinbad, Michael J. Fox and George Wendt.

E25. The Best of Mike Myers

Feb 24, 2004 · 67m

PARTY ON as Saturday Night Live celebrates Mike Myers' six awesome seasons as a regular on the show. Compiled by the producers of SNL, Mike Myers' lineup of characters totally rules: Wayne Campbell of Wayne's World; Dieter, host of Sprockets; Linda Richman, hostess of Coffee Talk; Simon; Phillip, the Hyper-Hypo kid; Ron Wood

E26. The Best of Chris Kattan

Sep 7, 2004 · 67m

Have a good look at the Mango, Mr. Peepers, Suel Forrester, The DeMarco and many more from the high-powered comedy brain of Chris Kattan and the genius he brought to Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2003

E27. The Best of Christopher Walken

Sep 7, 2004 · 67m

Highlights from the former cast member's seven-season run on SNL. Sketches include ""Brian Fellow's Safari Planet"" (twice), ""Woodrow meets Britney Spears"" and ""The View.""

E28. The Best of Will Ferrell Vol. 2

Sep 7, 2004 · 67m

In all of Saturday Night Live history, one of the greatest of the greats is Will Ferrell, and this is the ulitimate collection for the Ferrell fan. You'll get Janet Reno's Dance Party, The Lovers, James Lipton's "Inside the Actor's Studio," the classic Wake Up and Smile, the legendary Bill Brasky, and many more.

E29. The Best of Tracy Morgan

Sep 7, 2004 · 67m

Born and raised in New York City, Tracy Morgan epitomized the bold and defiant attitude essential to being an "SNL" star. Bringing a sense of fearlessness to the stage, Morgan was sure to make uproarious moments come alive each and every week … just as long as you brought him a soda. Finally, you can watch the best of Brian Fellow, Astronaut Jones, Dominican Lou, Woodrow and many other characters Morgan created.

E30. 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments

Sep 26, 2004 · 67m

Memorable moments from the late-night sketch-comedy show are counted down.