Season 41

2015

Episode 1 Miley Cyrus October 3, 2015, 1 h 7 min Miley Cyrus serves as host and musical guest for the season 41 premiere. Sketches include Trump Cold Open, My Way Monologue, Bar Talk, The Squad and 50's Dance.
Episode 2 Amy Schumer with The Weeknd October 10, 2015, 1 h 7 min Amy Schumer makes her hosting debut alongside The Weeknd, who serves as musical guest for the first time. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Speaker of the House Cold Open, Amy…
Episode 3 Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato October 17, 2015, 1 h 7 min Tracy Morgan returns to SNL for his second hosting stint while Demi Lovato makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Democratic Debate Cold Open, Tracy Morgan Monologue, Brian…
Episode 4 Donald Trump with Sia November 7, 2015, 1 h 7 min Donald Trump hosts for the second time alongside musical guest Sia, also making her second appearance. Sketches include MSNBC Forum Cold Open, Donald Trump Monologue, Bad Girls, Live Tweeting, Hotline…
Episode 5 Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure November 14, 2015, 1 h 7 min Elizabeth Banks makes her SNL hosting debut alongside musical guest Disclosure, who performs with special guests Lorde and Sam Smith. Sketches include Black Jeopardy with Elizabeth Banks, First Got Horny…
Episode 6 Matthew McConaughey with Adele November 21, 2015, 1 h 7 min Matthew McConaughey hosts SNL for the first time in a decade alongside musical guest Adele, who makes her second appearance on the show. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Syrian Refugee…
Episode 7 Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges December 5, 2015, 1 h 7 min Ryan Gosling makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Leon Bridges. Sketches include Ryan Gosling Canada Monologue, Santa Baby, Birthday Party, Weekend Update: Anthony Crispino and Angelo Skaggs, Hometown…
Episode 8 Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper December 12, 2015, 1 h 7 min Chris Hemsworth hosts for the second time while Chance The Rapper makes his musical guest debut. Sketches include Bush Cold Open, Chris Hemsworth Returns Monologue, Time to Bleed, Brother 2…
Episode 9 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band December 19, 2015, 1 h 7 min Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host SNL alongside musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Sketches include GOP Debate Cold Open, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Christmas Mash-up…
Episode 10 Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton January 16, 2016, 1 h 7 min Adam Driver makes his SNL hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Chris Stapleton. Sketches include Republican Debate Cold Open, NFL Playoff Game, Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base, Aladdin, Golden Globes and…
Episode 11 Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez January 23, 2016, 1 h 7 min Ronda Rousey hosts for the first time alongside musical guest Selena Gomez. Sketches include Palin Endorsement Cold Open, Ronda Rousey Monologue, Screen Guild Awards, Love Struck and Bland Man.
Episode 12 Larry David with The 1975 February 6, 2016, 1 h 7 min Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Larry David Monologue, Bern Your Enthusiasm, Steam Ship, Weekend Update: Derek Zoolander & Hansel and Last…
Episode 13 Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West February 13, 2016, 1 h 7 min Melissa McCarthy hosts alongside musical guest Kanye West. Sketches include Hillary Clinton Cold Open, Melissa McCarthy Five-Timers Monologue, Beyoncé Trailer, Kyle vs. Kanye and Whiskers R We with Melissa McCarthy.
Episode 14 Jonah Hill with Future March 5, 2016, 1 h 7 min Jonah Hill returns for his fourth hosting appearance alongside first-time musical guest Future. Sketches include CNN Election Center Cold Open, Jonah Hill Monologue with Future, School Auction, Fond Du Lac…
Episode 15 Ariana Grande March 12, 2016, 1 h 7 min Ariana Grande returns to SNL and pulls double duty as host and musical guest. Sketches include Carson Endorsement, Ariana Grande Monologue, Hillary Clinton Ad, This Is Not a Feminist Song,…
Episode 16 Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani April 2, 2016, 1 h 7 min Peter Dinklage hosts SNL for the first time alongside musical guest Gwen Stefani. Sketches include At This Hour Cold Open, Peter Dinklage Monologue, Naked & Afraid: Celebrity Edition, Mafia Meeting…
Episode 17 Russell Crowe with Margo Price April 9, 2016, 1 h 7 min
Episode 18 Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas April 16, 2016, 1 h 7 min
Episode 19 Brie Larson with Alicia Keys May 7, 2016, 1 h 7 min
Episode 20 Drake May 14, 2016, 1 h 7 min
Episode 21 Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett May 21, 2016, 1 h 7 min