Saturday Night Live Season 38

Synopsis

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-eighth season during the 2012–2013 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 15, 2012, with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean. The season came to a close on May 18, 2013 with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005, decided not to return following the end of the previous season. As well, prior to the start of the season, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, was let go after four seasons on the show. Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah were upgraded to repertory status. To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, and Cecily Strong as the replacements. According to the official press release, "Bryant trained at the iO Chicago, Annoyance Theatre and she was also part of the ensemble that performed on the Second City E.T.C Stage. Robinson also trained at the The Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong has also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".

Main Cast

Vanessa Bayer

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Aidy Bryant

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Kenan Thompson

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 96%

Kate McKinnon

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 13%

Bobby Moynihan

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Cecily Strong

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 13%

Seth Meyers

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 14%

Bill Hader

Self - Various Characters

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Episodes

Episode 1

15 September 2012 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."

Episode 2

22 September 2012 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".

Episode 3

06 October 2012 - Daniel Craig with Muse

Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."

Episode 4

13 October 2012 - Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

Episode 5

20 October 2012 - Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".

Episode 6

03 November 2012 - Louis C.K. with fun.

Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".

Episode 7

10 November 2012 - Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".

Episode 8

17 November 2012 - Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".

Episode 9

08 December 2012 - Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

Episode 10

15 December 2012 - Martin Short with Paul McCartney

Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

Episode 11

19 January 2013 - Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

Episode 12

26 January 2013 - Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

Episode 13

09 February 2013 - Justin Bieber

Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

Episode 14

16 February 2013 - Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

Episode 15

02 March 2013 - Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

Episode 16

09 March 2013 - Justin Timberlake

Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

Episode 17

06 April 2013 - Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

Episode 18

13 April 2013 - Vince Vaughn with Miguel

Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

Episode 19

04 May 2013 - Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

Episode 20

11 May 2013 - Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

Episode 21

18 May 2013 - Ben Affleck with Kanye West

Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Steve Higgins Erik Kenward
	Executive Producer	Lorne Michaels
Department	Role	Name

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