We're now in the last half hour of Saturday Night Live, which is often the perfect time to start lightly paying attention and perhaps start reflecting on the start of the new season. Bobby Moynihan, Vanessa Bayer and Sasheer Zamata have left the cast with Heidi Gardner, Luke Null and Chris Redd taking their place. Kenan Thompson begins his 15th season tonight, setting a new record as he passes announcer Darrell Hammond's 14 seasons as a cast member.
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Season 43, Episode 1 - Season Premiere
Saturday, October 1, 2017 @ 11:29 p.m. ET/10:29 CT on NBC
Host: Ryan Gosling
Musical Guest: Jay-Z
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Saturday, October 1, 2017 @ 11:29 p.m. ET/10:29 CT on NBC
Host: Ryan Gosling
Musical Guest: Jay-Z
Season 29 talkback
Season 30 talkback
Season 31 talkback
Season 32 talkback
Season 33 talkback
Season 34 talkback
Season 35 talkback
Season 36 talkback
Season 37 talkback
Season 38 talkback
Season 39 talkback
Season 40 talkback
Season 41 talkback
Season 42 talkback
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