COLLECTION · Series · 2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

Name: SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

Source: TMDB

* 8.0 (8)DocumentaryUnited States

Soundtrack

Google

Countries

United States

Studios

Peacock · Tremolo Productions

Age rating

TV-MA

Release

16/01/2025

Score

8.0 / 10 (8)

Where to watch

Streaming

Buy

Seasons and episodes

Miniseries

4 episodes · 2025

Episode 1. Five Minutes

2025-01-16 · 66 min

SNL's secretive audition process revealed through rare footage and candid stories from cast members. Get an inside look at the nerve-wracking tryouts and learn how comedians prepared for their big shot at late-night stardom.

Episode 2. Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room

2025-01-16 · 64 min

A behind-the-scenes look at the intense week-long journey of creating comedy sketches for a popular live TV show. From initial ideas to final performance, witness the creative process unfold under pressure.

Episode 3. More Cowbell

2025-01-16 · 49 min

An in-depth look at the creation of a famous 2000 SNL sketch starring Christopher Walken. An exploration of the roles of cast members Ferrell, Parnell, Fallon, Sanz, and Kattan in bringing this iconic comedy moment to life.

Episode 4. Season 11: The Weird Year

2025-01-16 · 67 min

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.

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