Episode list

Steve Martin's thirteenth time hosting. Sketches include: Clinton Auditions, Steve Martin's Monologue, H.H.T. Home Headache Test, Court TV, Steve Martin's All-Natural Penis Beauty Cream, Total Bastard Airlines II, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald and guests Laura Kightlinger and Gil Graham, The Ron Wood Show, Buck Daniels, Nut-Rific Ad Campaign, Super Sports Tours, Babies. Eric Clapton performs "I'm Tore Down" and "Five Long Years".

Sketches include: A Message from the President of the United States, Marisa Tomei's Monologue, Lexon Paradox, Court TV, Piercing Today, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Mike Myers and Tim Meadows on the Hockey Strike, Weekend Update: David Spade as Cool Guy, Making Better Love Workshop, Daily Affirmation, Monsters of Monologue '94, Bobby Camilarri's Bridal Fair 2000, Framington High Fall Mixer. Bonnie Raitt performs "Love Sneaking Up On You" and "Storm Warning".

The third installment of the 20th season is hosted by John Travolta, and Seal is the musical guest.

SNL alumni Dana Carvey's first time hosting. Sketches include: A Message From the Former President of the United States (with President George H W Bush), Dana Carvey's Monologue (with President George H W Bush cameo), Virtual-Reality Books, Court TV: Johnny Carson at the OJ Simpson Trial, Ross Perot Greets Trick-or-Treaters, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Al Franken on Negative Campaign Ads, Weekend Update: Hans and Franz on SNL's Recurring Characters, Pepper Boy, Nobel Prize Awards, Work Excuses, "Office Space", Part 3. Edie Brickell and Paul Simon perform "Green" and "Tomorrow Comes".

Sarah Jessica Parker hosts this episode and R.E.M. is the musical guest In the cold opening, Congressman Bob Hudnut (Chris Elliot) gives his concession speech, after losing his 1994 reelection Campaign. Sarah Jessica Parker's Monologue is a rewrite of "Tomorrow" tailored to Democrat election losses in Congress and the Senate. Commercial for Eterna-Rest coffins: Corpses rest with greater peace on more comfortable mattress. Brooklyn-based morning show "Good Morning Brooklyn" includes guests such as an up-and-coming actor named Angelo (Adam Sandler), and a free karate demonstration by James Barone(Jay Mohr). Nice & Naughty Guitarists tempt Parker with their own love ballads, both of which she shares duets with. Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald includes Gil Graham (Sandler) relating bad experiences at Led Zeppelin concert. Even Confucius (Chris Farley) can't satisfy fortune cookie maker (Mike Myers). Robert Evans(Michael McKean) hits on young wanna-be actress(Parker) on the Casting Couch. The Munchkins of Oz are less than appreciative of Dorothy's (Garofolo) accidental killing of Wicked Witch, despite Glinda the Good Witch's(Parker) insistence to the contrary. Bill Murray, delivers a eulogy for former SNL cast-member, writer, and producer Michael O'Donoghue along with an encore of "Soiled Kimono" skit. R.E.M. performs the songs "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?," "Bang & Blame," and "I Don't Sleep, I Dream."

Sketches include: It's A Wonderful Newt, John Turturro's Monologue (with Joey Buttafuoco cameo), Eych (repeat), Christopher Walken's Celebrity Psychic Friends Network, Phone Hang-Ups, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Judge Lance Ito on Publicity, Weekend Update: David Hasselhoff (featuring David Hasselhoff), Taxi Driver: The Musical, Stop That, Jamaica Tourism Ad, Dr. Ira Resnick, The Movie Club, Dr. Josh Levine, Dr. Ira Resnick II. Tom Petty performs "You Don't Know How It Feels" and "Honey Bee".

Sketches include: Jesse Helms Press Conference, Roseanne Monologue, H.H.T. Home Headache Test (repeat), USAir, A Woman Exploited: The Madonna and Tom Arnold Story, Rescue 911, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: David Spade on Athlete Strikes, Weekend Update: Naomi Green on Jeffrey Dahmer's Death, Weekend Update: Chanukah Song, Low-Fat Yogurt, Civil War Memories, Multiple Personalities, Funny Strange, Lock-Up (with Rip Taylor cameo). Green Day performs "When I Come Around" and "Geek Stink Breath".

Alec Baldwin hosts this episode (his fifth appearance as host), and The Beastie Boys are the musical guests. In the cold opener, former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders (Ellen Cleghorne) delivers a pro-masturbation speech upon her resignation. Alec Baldwin's Monologue involves a reaction to some complaints about a February 12, 1994 Canteen Boy sketch involving Baldwin and Adam Sandler, in which Baldwin played a child molester. Repeat of Lexon Paradox commercial spoof(See episode October 1, 1994). A Cop (Kevin Nealon) encounters a suburban family playing Santa Claus with their kids, only to find that they aren't really playing. Plastic surgeons (Baldwin, Chris Elliot, Janene Garafalo) save train wreck victims in the medical drama "L.A. Breast & Penis." Larry Templeton (Chris Farley) is an unexpected and confused contestant of a Japanese Game Show. Another Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald. The mangled body of a gunshot victim causes a cavalcade of vomit in New York, in the police drama "Rookie Cop." The soap opera parody "The Young & The Youthful" revolves around wealthy Pierce and his cognatively-challenged brother Petey (both played by Baldwin). Parents (Michael McKean, Garafalo) battle kids during a family road trip. A bride-to-be (Garafalo) takes an unsexy exotic dancer (Chris Elliot) to court, after being traumatized by his act during a bachelorette party. Auctioneers (Baldwin, Elliot) have stolen celebrity items on the block, including some owned by Christian Slater(Himself) who tries to get them back. Jack Handey's Deep Thoughts of the night involve the apparent beauty of jellyfish. The Beastie Boys perform the songs "Sure Shot," "Ricky's Theme" & "Heart-Attack Man."

Sketches include: A Christmas Message From the President and Mrs. Clinton, George Foreman Monologue, Time Boxer (with Michael Buffer cameo), Looking Good, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Martha Stewart on Christmases Past, Weekend Update: Two Guys from a Religious Cult Review a Restaurant, Matt Foley: Motivational Trainer, Uncle Joe, The Incredible Hulk, Chris Elliot's Bedtime Story, "Stalking" by Bruce McCulloch, Jackie Stallone's Psychic Circle. Hole performs "Doll Parts" and "Violet".

Mark McKinney's first episode. Sketches include: Capitol Hill, Jeff Daniels Monologue, Eterna Rest (repeat), Martin Luther King Day, Connie Chung vs. Mrs. Gingrich, Entertainment Tonight, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: David Spade on Concerts, Weekend Update: Marguerite Simpson, Mystery Dinner Theater, Film Beat, Gay Stripper Theater, Aerosmith Album, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. Luscious Jackson performs "City Song" and "Here".

Mike Myers' final episode. Sketches include: Court TV, David Hyde Pierce Monologue, Amazin' Laser, Poetry Class, Tales Of Little Women, Scottish Soccer Hooligan Weekly, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Tim Meadows on the Hockey Strike, Weekend Update: Jay Mohr's Sports Bloopers, Robot Spy, Nervous Habits, Foreigners and Jersey Kids, Perspectives, The Internet, Movie News. Live performs "I Alone" and "Selling the Drama".

Sketches include: Colin Ferguson Trial, Bob Newhart Monologue, Ricki Lake, Book Buzz, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: OJ Simpson Witness, Weekend Update: David Spade on Cindy Crawford, Weekend Update: Adam Sandler, Baywatch, The Evaluation, "Hi Bob", Sports Beat, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, Bob Hartley's Bad Dream (after the Goodnights). Des'ree performs "You Gotta Be" and "Feels So High".

Sketches include: O.J. Simpson Field Trip, Deion Sanders Monologue, Baseball Strike Solidarity, 1995 Espy Awards (with Bon Jovi and Manute Bol cameos), Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Opera Man, UFO Mission, Rappers with Simple Lyrics, Perspectives, Deion Meets Sick Boy. Deion Sanders performs "Must Be The Money" and "It's On". Bon Jovi performs "Always" and "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night".

Janeane Garofalo's last episode, and Molly Shannon's first episode. Sketches include: Black History Month, George Clooney Monologue, Lexon Paradox (repeat), Seaworld, Taxicab Confessions, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Juror Number Four, Weekend Update: George Clooney on Chicago Hope, Weekend Update: Kevin Nealon on Medicare Budget Cuts, WR, Tales of Railroad Malfeasance, The Mack Reardon Story, Zagat's, Emory Illinois, Snowbird. The Cranberries performs "Zombie" and "Ode to My Family".

Sketches include: Newt's Half-Sister, Paul Reiser Monologue, Where's Superman?, Road To The Final Four, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Jeff Foxworthy, Weekend Update: Frank Dippy and Hank Doodle, Sparklebrite Toothpaste, Daily Affirmation, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, Aliens 4: Mad About You Aliens, Dating In The Nineties, One Brother Restaurant, O'Callahan and Son Pub (replaced in later broadcasts due to plagiarism). Annie Lennox performs "No More I Love Yous" and "Train in Vain".

John Goodman's sixth time hosting. Sketches include: This Week With David Brinkley (featuring Dan Aykroyd), John Goodman Monologue (featuring Dan Aykroyd), Bill Swerski's Super Fans (featuring Dan Ackroyd, Brian Dennehy and George Wendt), The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (featuring Dan Aykroyd), Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Kato Kaelin Testimony, Dog Park, Rush Limbaugh vs. Howard Stern (featuring Dan Aykroyd), Self-Deluded Losers, Unsolved Mysteries (featuring Dan Aykroyd), Coal Miners (featuring Dan Aykroyd), Penis-Measuring Device. The Tragically Hip perform "Grace, Too" and "Nautical Disaster".

Morwenna Banks' first episode. Sketches include: A Statement From Judge Ito, Damon Wayans Monologue, Bathroom Monkey (repeat), Summer Day Camp, Men On Film (with David Alan Grier cameo), Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Jeff Foxworthy, Weekend Update: Adam Sandler on Mike Tyson's Release, Trumpet Saliva, Court TV, Perspectives, Cirque du Soleil, Deep Thoughts, Christopher Walken For Skittles, Tom Jones' Used Underwear Sale. Dionne Farris performs "I Know" and "Blackbird" (The Beatles cover).

Sketches include: Matt Foley: Bilingual Motivational Speaker, Courtney Cox Monologue, Good Morning Brooklyn, Gapardy, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Education Correspondent Louise Ingstrom, Melanie Babysits, Hiring Charles Manson, Truth vs. Jokes, Replacement Baseball, His Muse Friday, Obnoxious Co-Worker. Dave Matthews Band performs "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching". Bela Fleck features with the SNL Band.

Al Franken's final episode. Sketches include: A Message From Tony Vallencourt, Bob Saget Monologue, Amazin' Laser (repeat), Fast, America's Funniest Hate Videos, Fashion Designer, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: The Little Girl on Television News, Weekend Update: Ellen Cleghorne on the TV Season, Where In The World Is San Diego California?, Boyz II Men, Karl's Video Store, Deep Thoughts I, Daily Affirmation, Pacemaker, Deep Thoughts II. TLC performs "Creep" and "Red Light Special".

David Duchovny's first time hosting. Kevin Nealon, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Ellen Cleghorne, Morwenna Banks, Jay Mohr, Laura Kightlinger, Michael McKean and Chris Elliott's final episode. Sketches include: The Beastman of Studio 8-H, David Duchovny Monologue (with Michael Angarano cameo), You Think You're Better Than Me? (with Naomi Campbell cameo), Zagat's, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Laura Kightlinger on Summer Break, Weekend Update: Adam West on Batman Forever, Weekend Update: Adam Sandler with a Mothers Day Message, New England General Store, Ricki Lake, Rock and Roll Real Estate Agent, The Polar Bear Sketch, Rod Stewart performs "Leave Virginia Alone" and "Maggie May". G.E. Smith's final show with the SNL Band and as co-musical director.