Saturday Night Live (1975)
0.4267Canon Score · ranked #27 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Why it ranks #27
Every list on which Saturday Night Live appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #7 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #8 / 100 |
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #15 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #18 / 100 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #18 / 60 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #25 / 101 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |