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| Saturday Night Live Season 40 : |
| Saturday Night Live premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27 2014 with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande and former cast member Darrell Hammond as the show's new announcer replacing Don Pardo who had died in August. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo. Pardo had been the announcer for SNL since it premiered in 1975 with the exception of season seven and season 21 episode 14 where Hammond took his place. This season also saw the death of former cast member Jan Hooks who died from cancer two weeks into the season. |
| Episode 1 - [Chris Pratt With Ariana Grande] |
| Details : Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grade. Sketches include Marvel Trailer He-Man Andamp; Lion-O CNN State of the Union – NFL Cold Open Cialis Turnt and Booty Rap. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Chris Pratt as Himself - Host | Ariana Grande as Herself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Sep. 27, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 2 - [Sarah Silverman With Maroon 5] |
| Details : Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Sketches include Joan Rivers Whites Weekend Update: What You Can Say Proud Mary Car Ride and Poem. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Sarah Silverman as Herself - Host | Adam Levine as Himself | |
| Air Date : Oct. 04, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 3 - [Bill Hader With Hozier] |
| Details : Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally The Group Hopper Hollywood Game Night Weekend Update: Stefon Returns Puppet Class and Cat. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Bill Hader as Himself - Host | Hozier as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Oct. 11, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 4 - [Jim Carrey Wth Iggy Azalea] |
| Details : Jim Carrey returns as host for the third time while musical guest Iggy Azalea makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Halloween Party Ghost Chasers Carrey Family Reunion Lincoln Ad and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Halloween. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Iggy Azalea as Herself - Musical Guest | Jim Carrey as Himself - Host | Rita Ora | MØ | |
| Air Date : Oct. 25, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 5 - [Chris Rock With Prince] |
| Details : Former cast member Chris Rock hosts for the second time while Prince performs a special medley set. Sketches include Vlog Shark Tank How's He Doing GoProbe and Swiftamine. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Chris Rock as Himself - Host | Prince as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Nov. 01, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 6 - [Woody Harrelson With Kendrick Lamar] |
| Details : Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time and Kendrick Lamar performs. Sketches include 1989 Monologue The Dudleys Match'd A New Day Weekend Update: Matthew McConaughey Andamp; Woody Harrelson and Last Call with Woody Harrelson. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Kendrick Lamar as Himself - Musical Guest | Woody Harrelson as Himself - Host | |
| Air Date : Nov. 15, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 7 - [Cameron Diaz With Bruno Mars And Mark Ronson] |
| Details : Cameron Diaz hosts Saturday Night Live for the fourth time while Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars serve as musical guest. Sketches include Back Home Ballers Capitol Hill Cold Open New Annie High School Theater Show and Office Boss. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Cameron Diaz as Host | Bruno Mars as Himself - Musical Guest | Mark Ronson as Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Nov. 22, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 8 - [James Franco With Nicki Minaj] |
| Details : James Franco hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time while Nicki Minaj makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Peter Pan Live! Star Wars Teaser Brain Space Kid Mayor and Porn Stars with James Franco and Seth Rogen. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Nicki Minaj as Herself - Musical Guest | James Franco as Himself - Host | |
| Air Date : Dec. 06, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 9 - [Martin Freeman With Charli Xcx] |
| Details : Martin Freeman makes his Saturday Night Live hosting debut while Charli XCX serves as musical guest. Sketches include The Hobbit Office Sump'n Claus Church Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy on Hanukkah and Waterbed Commercial. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Martin Freeman as Himself - Host | Charli XCX as Herself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Dec. 13, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 10 - [Amy Adams With One Direction] |
| Details : Amy Adams returns to host Saturday Night Live while One Direction makes their third appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Christmas Serial Girlfriends Talk Show with Amy Adams and One Direction Tenderfield Video Christmas Card Sam Smith Dr. Evil Cold Open and Office Christmas Party. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Harry Styles as Himself | Louis Tomlinson as Himself | Niall Horan as Himself | Zayn Malik as Himself | Liam Payne as Himself | Amy Adams as Herself - Host | |
| Air Date : Dec. 20, 2014 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 11 - [Kevin Hart With Sia] |
| Details : Kevin Hart hosts Saturday Night Live for the second time while Sia makes her debut as musical guest. Sketches include MLK Cold Open Kevin Hart Monologue Calvin Klein Ad Why'd You Post That Bushwick Brooklyn 2015 and Kevin's Son. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Kevin Hart as Himself - Host | Sia as Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Jan. 17, 2015 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 12 - [Blake Shelton] |
| Details : Blake Shelton pulls double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Sketches include Blake Shelton's Hee-Haw Monologue Farm Hunk Wishin' Boot Celebrity Family Feud and Weekend Update: Riblet. |
| Air Date : Jan. 24, 2015 |
| Episode 13 - [J k Simmons With D'angelo] |
| Details : J.K. Simmons makes his hosting debut while D'Angelo serves as musical guest. Sketches include Super Bowl Shut Down J.K. Simmons Monologue Teacher Snow Day Totino's Super Bowl Commercial and The Jay Z Story. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : J.K. Simmons as Himself - Host | D'Angelo as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Jan. 31, 2015 |
| Episode 14 - [Dakota Johnson With Alabama Shakes] |
| Details : Actress Dakota Johnson hosts SNL for the first time while Alabama Shakes returns as musical guest. Sketches include Giuliani Cold Open Father Daughter Ad Say What You Wanna Say Press Junket I Can't and Emergency Room. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dakota Johnson as Herself - Host | Brittany Howard as Herself - Musical Guest | Heath Fogg as Himself - Musical Guest | Zac Cockrell as Himself - Musical Guest | Steve Johnson as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Feb. 28, 2015 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★ |
| Episode 15 - [Chris Hemsworth With Zac Brown Band] |
| Details : Host Chris Hemsworth and musical guest Zac Brown Band make their SNL debuts. Sketches include American Express Ad Empire Promo Avengers News Report Porn Stars: Dolce Andamp; Gabbana and Reality House. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Chris Hemsworth as Himself - Host | |
| Air Date : Mar. 07, 2015 |
| Episode 16 - [Dwayne Johnson With George Ezra] |
| Details : Dwayne Johnson hosts for the fourth time while musical guest George Ezra makes his SNL debut. Sketches include The Rock Obama Cold Open Dwayne Johnson's Franchise Viagra Monologue New Disney Movie The Jungle Pepboys and Improv Show. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dwayne Johnson as Himself - Host | George Ezra as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Mar. 28, 2015 |
| Episode 17 - [Michael Keaton With Carly Rae Jepsen] |
| Details : Michael Keaton hosts for the third time while musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Michael Keaton Tribute Monologue Prom Queen Easter Hotline Neutrology Music Video Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on The Walking Dead Season Finale and Easter Candy. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Michael Keaton as Himself - Host | Carly Rae Jepsen as Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Apr. 04, 2015 |
| Episode 18 - [Taraji P Henson With Mumford And Sons] |
| Details : Taraji P. Henson makes her hosting debut alongside second-time musical guest Mumford Andamp; Sons. Sketches include Hillary Election Video Cold Open Taraji P. Henson's I Made It Monologue Game of Thrones Sesame Street Promo and Weekend Update: Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy Explains Passover. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Taraji P. Henson as Herself - Host | Marcus Mumford as Himself - Musical Guest | Winston Marshall as Himself - Musical Guest | Ted Dwane as Himself - Musical Guest | Ben Lovett as Himself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : Apr. 11, 2015 |
| Episode 19 - [Scarlett Johansson With Wiz Khalifa] |
| Details : Scarlett Johansson hosts for the fourth time alongside musical guest Wiz Khalifa in his SNL debut. Sketches include Mayweather-Pacquiao Cold Open Orioles Girlfriends Talk Show: Prom Queen Camden Virgin Flight Blazer and Weekend Update: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Marriage Equality. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Wiz Khalifa as Himself - Musical Guest | Scarlett Johansson as Herself - Host | |
| Air Date : May. 02, 2015 |
| Episode 20 - [Reese Witherspoon With Florence And The Machine] |
| Details : Reese Witherspoon makes her second appearance as host alongside musical guest Florence + the Machine. Sketches include 2016 Republicans Cold Open Mother's Day Apologies Monologue with Reese Witherspoon Picture Perfect High School Theatre Show and Whiskers R' We Spring Cat Giveaway. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Reese Witherspoon as Herself - Host | Florence Welch as Herself - Musical Guest | |
| Air Date : May. 09, 2015 |
| Episode 21 - [Louis C k With Rihanna] |
| Details : Louis C.K. returns as host for the third time while Rihanna makes her fifth appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Summertime Cold Open Louis C.K. Monologue Police Lineup This Is How I Talk Wood PSA and The Shoemaker Andamp; the Elves. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Rihanna as Herself - Musical Guest | Louis C. K. as Himself - Host | |
| Air Date : May. 16, 2015 |