Saturday Night Live — Season 38
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About this season
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".
Episodes (21)
1. Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean
6.3Aired 15 September 2012 • 67 min
Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."
2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons
7.5Aired 22 September 2012 • 67 min
Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".
3. Daniel Craig with Muse
4.5Aired 6 October 2012 • 67 min
Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."
4. Christina Applegate with Passion Pit
6.8Aired 13 October 2012 • 67 min
Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."
5. Bruno Mars
7.6Aired 20 October 2012 • 67 min
Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".
6. Louis C.K. with fun.
6.8Aired 3 November 2012 • 67 min
Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".
7. Anne Hathaway with Rihanna
7.5Aired 10 November 2012 • 67 min
Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".
8. Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5
7.0Aired 17 November 2012 • 67 min
Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".
9. Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo
7.0Aired 8 December 2012 • 67 min
Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.
10. Martin Short with Paul McCartney
7.5Aired 15 December 2012 • 67 min
Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.
11. Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers
5.5Aired 19 January 2013 • 67 min
Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.
12. Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar
6.3Aired 26 January 2013 • 67 min
Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.
13. Justin Bieber
4.8Aired 9 February 2013 • 67 min
Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.
14. Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes
7.3Aired 16 February 2013 • 67 min
Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.
15. Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
5.3Aired 2 March 2013 • 67 min
Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.
16. Justin Timberlake
7.8Aired 9 March 2013 • 67 min
Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
17. Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix
7.7Aired 6 April 2013 • 67 min
Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.
18. Vince Vaughn with Miguel
6.0Aired 13 April 2013 • 67 min
Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.
19. Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men
7.3Aired 4 May 2013 • 67 min
Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.
20. Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend
7.0Aired 11 May 2013 • 67 min
Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.
21. Ben Affleck with Kanye West
4.5Aired 18 May 2013 • 67 min
Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.