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The '''thirty-eighth season''' of '']'', an American ] series, originally aired in the United States on ] between September 15, 2012 and May 18, 2013. The '''thirty-eighth season''' of '']'', an American ] series, originally aired in the United States on ] between September 15, 2012 and May 18, 2013.


Also airing this season were two ]-themed episodes of '']'', which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012.<ref name="hollywoodreporter1">{{cite news|title=TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/saturday-night-live-weekend-update-thursday-seth-meyers-353526|accessdate=2012-07-26|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Michael|last=O'Connell|date=July 24, 2012}}</ref> Two months before the season premiere, original writer and occasional featured player ] died after a two-year battle with throat and neck cancer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tom Davis, Comedian and 'SNL' Sketch Writer, Dies at 59|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/arts/television/tom-davis-saturday-night-live-comedy-writer-dies-at-59.html|accessdate=2012-07-20|work=The New York Times|first=Douglas|last=Martin|date=July 19, 2012}}</ref> Also airing this season were two ]-themed episodes of '']'', which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012.<ref name="hollywoodreporter1">{{cite news|title=TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/saturday-night-live-weekend-update-thursday-seth-meyers-353526|access-date=2012-07-26|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Michael|last=O'Connell|date=July 24, 2012}}</ref> Two months before the season premiere, original writer and occasional featured player ] died after a two-year battle with throat and neck cancer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tom Davis, Comedian and 'SNL' Sketch Writer, Dies at 59|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/arts/television/tom-davis-saturday-night-live-comedy-writer-dies-at-59.html|access-date=2012-07-20|work=The New York Times|first=Douglas|last=Martin|date=July 19, 2012}}</ref>


==Cast== ==Cast==


Prior the start of the season, ] and ] decided not to return following the end of the previous season.<ref name="samberg">{{cite web|title=Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/andy-samberg-is-now-officially-leaving-snl.html|accessdate=2012-06-01|work=Vulture}}</ref><ref name="wiig">{{cite news|title=Kristen Wiig gets a rousing sendoff from 'SNL' on its season finale after 7 years in the cast|url=http://www.660news.com/2012/05/20/kristen-wiig-gets-a-rousing-sendoff-from-snl-on-its-season-finale-after-7-years-in-the-cast/|accessdate=18 January 2016|work=Associated Press}}</ref> As well, before the start of the season, ] was let go after four seasons on the show.<ref name="elliot">{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'|url=http://www.elle.com/news/culture/abby-elliott-interview-fun-size-saturday-night-live|accessdate=2012-10-12|work=]}}</ref> ], ], and ] were upgraded to repertory status, while ] remained a featured player. Prior the start of the season, ] and ] decided not to return following the end of the previous season.<ref name="samberg">{{cite web|title=Andy Samberg is Now Officially Leaving Saturday Night Live|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/andy-samberg-is-now-officially-leaving-snl.html|access-date=2012-06-01|work=Vulture}}</ref><ref name="wiig">{{cite news|title=Kristen Wiig gets a rousing sendoff from 'SNL' on its season finale after 7 years in the cast|url=http://www.660news.com/2012/05/20/kristen-wiig-gets-a-rousing-sendoff-from-snl-on-its-season-finale-after-7-years-in-the-cast/|access-date=18 January 2016|work=Associated Press}}</ref> As well, before the start of the season, ] was let go after four seasons on the show.<ref name="elliot">{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'|url=http://www.elle.com/news/culture/abby-elliott-interview-fun-size-saturday-night-live|access-date=2012-10-12|work=]}}</ref> ], ], and ] were upgraded to repertory status, while ] remained a featured player.


To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members{{snd}} Chicago improvisers ], ], and ]{{snd}} 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 Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong had also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".<ref name="joining"/> To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members{{snd}} Chicago improvisers ], ], and ]{{snd}} 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 Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong had also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".<ref name="joining"/>


This was the final season for longtime cast members ], ], and ]. This would also be the only season for featured player ], who would leave his spot in the cast to instead join the writing staff the following season.<ref name="haderleaving">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/arts/television/bill-hader-to-leave-saturday-night-live.html?partner=rss&emc=rss|title=Good Night and Good Luck|first=Dave|last=Itzkoff|date=May 14, 2013|work=]|accessdate=May 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fredleaving">{{cite web|url=http://splitsider.com/2013/06/talking-to-fred-armisen-about-snl-portlandia-and-being-part-of-a-comedy-collective/|title=Talking to Fred Armisen About 'SNL', 'Portlandia', And Being Part of A Comedy Collective |date=June 28, 2013|work=Splitsider|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref> This was the final season for longtime cast members ], ], and ]. This would also be the only season for featured player ], who would leave his spot in the cast to instead join the writing staff the following season.<ref name="haderleaving">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/arts/television/bill-hader-to-leave-saturday-night-live.html?partner=rss&emc=rss|title=Good Night and Good Luck|first=Dave|last=Itzkoff|date=May 14, 2013|work=]|access-date=May 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fredleaving">{{cite web|url=http://splitsider.com/2013/06/talking-to-fred-armisen-about-snl-portlandia-and-being-part-of-a-comedy-collective/|title=Talking to Fred Armisen About 'SNL', 'Portlandia', And Being Part of A Comedy Collective |date=June 28, 2013|work=Splitsider|access-date=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


===Cast roster=== ===Cast roster===
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==Writers== ==Writers==
{{Main|List of Saturday Night Live writers#season 38}} {{Main|List of Saturday Night Live writers#season 38}}
Seth Meyers and Colin Jost are the season's co-head writers. Prior to the start of the season, ] performers Josh Patten and ] joined the writing staff.<ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/08/ucbs-josh-patten-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref> Seth Meyers and Colin Jost are the season's co-head writers. Prior to the start of the season, ] performers Josh Patten and ] joined the writing staff.<ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/08/ucbs-josh-patten-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Josh Patten Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-08-21 |access-date=2012-11-11}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/09/ucbs-neil-casey-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-09-06 |accessdate=2012-11-11}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|last=Frucci |first=Adam |url=http://splitsider.com/2012/09/ucbs-neil-casey-hired-as-a-writer-at-snl/ |title=UCB's Neil Casey Hired as a Writer at 'SNL' |publisher=Splitsider |date=2012-09-06 |access-date=2012-11-11}}</ref>


==Episodes== ==Episodes==
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*In the opening monologue, MacFarlane utilizes his character voices of ], ] & ] and ] from '']'', and ] from '']'' He also does the voices of ], ], ] and ]. *In the opening monologue, MacFarlane utilizes his character voices of ], ] & ] and ] from '']'', and ] from '']'' He also does the voices of ], ], ] and ].
*] appears in the "]" sketch alongside ]'s impersonation. *] appears in the "]" sketch alongside ]'s impersonation.
*Starting with this episode, Jay Pharoah takes over impersonating President ] from Fred Armisen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/12/jay-pharoah-president-obama-snl-lorne-michaels-fred-armisen/|title=Lorne Michaels: Jay Pharoah to take over Obama job on 'SNL'|first=Denise|last=Warner|work=Inside TV|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> *Starting with this episode, Jay Pharoah takes over impersonating President ] from Fred Armisen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/12/jay-pharoah-president-obama-snl-lorne-michaels-fred-armisen/|title=Lorne Michaels: Jay Pharoah to take over Obama job on 'SNL'|first=Denise|last=Warner|work=Inside TV|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>
*], ] and ]'s first episode as cast members.<ref name="joining">{{cite press release|title="Saturday Night Live" Adds Three to Cast|url=http://stage.nbcuni.com/corporate/newsroom/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast/| date = 10 September 2012 | accessdate=16 February 2015|publisher=NBC Entertainment}}</ref> *], ] and ]'s first episode as cast members.<ref name="joining">{{cite press release|title="Saturday Night Live" Adds Three to Cast|url=http://stage.nbcuni.com/corporate/newsroom/saturday-night-live-adds-three-to-cast/| date = 10 September 2012 | access-date=16 February 2015|publisher=NBC Entertainment}}</ref>
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|Aux1=Justin Bieber |Aux1=Justin Bieber
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|2|9}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|2|9}}
|Viewers= 4.9/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-bieber-delivers-average-ratings/168959/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213120014/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-bieber-delivers-average-ratings/168959/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 13, 2013|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=February 10, 2013|accessdate=February 10, 2013 | title = 'Saturday Night Live' With Justin Bieber Delivers Average Ratings}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.9/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-bieber-delivers-average-ratings/168959/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213120014/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-bieber-delivers-average-ratings/168959/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 13, 2013|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=February 10, 2013|access-date=February 10, 2013 | title = 'Saturday Night Live' With Justin Bieber Delivers Average Ratings}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Justin Bieber performs the acoustic version of "]" and "Nothing Like Us". *Justin Bieber performs the acoustic version of "]" and "Nothing Like Us".
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|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|2|16}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|2|16}}
|Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/saturday-night-live-with-christoph-waltz-down-delivers-average-ratings/169768/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220165026/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/saturday-night-live-with-christoph-waltz-down-delivers-average-ratings/169768/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 20, 2013|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=February 17, 2013|accessdate=February 17, 2013 | title = 'Saturday Night Live' With Christoph Waltz and Alabama Shakes Down From Last Week}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/saturday-night-live-with-christoph-waltz-down-delivers-average-ratings/169768/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220165026/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/saturday-night-live-with-christoph-waltz-down-delivers-average-ratings/169768/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 20, 2013|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=February 17, 2013|access-date=February 17, 2013 | title = 'Saturday Night Live' With Christoph Waltz and Alabama Shakes Down From Last Week}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Alabama Shakes performs "]" and "Always Alright". *Alabama Shakes performs "]" and "Always Alright".
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|Aux1=] and ] |Aux1=] and ]
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|3|2}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|3|2}}
|Viewers= 4.8/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Kevin Hart and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Up From Last New Episode|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/03/saturday-night-live-with-kevin-hart-and-macklemore-ryan-lewis-up-from-last-new-episode/171457/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306001547/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/03/saturday-night-live-with-kevin-hart-and-macklemore-ryan-lewis-up-from-last-new-episode/171457/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 6, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=March 3, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.8/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Kevin Hart and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Up From Last New Episode|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/03/saturday-night-live-with-kevin-hart-and-macklemore-ryan-lewis-up-from-last-new-episode/171457/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306001547/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/03/saturday-night-live-with-kevin-hart-and-macklemore-ryan-lewis-up-from-last-new-episode/171457/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 6, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=March 3, 2013|access-date=March 3, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Macklemore and Ryan Lewis perform "]" with ] and "]" with ]. *Macklemore and Ryan Lewis perform "]" with ] and "]" with ].
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|Aux1=Justin Timberlake |Aux1=Justin Timberlake
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|3|9}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|3|9}}
|Viewers= 5.9/15<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Saturday Night Live' With Justin Timberlake is Top Episode Among Adults 18-49 Since January, 2012|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-timberlake-is-top-episode-among-adults-18-49-since-january-2012/172748/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313042725/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-timberlake-is-top-episode-among-adults-18-49-since-january-2012/172748/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=March 10, 2013|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 5.9/15<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Saturday Night Live' With Justin Timberlake is Top Episode Among Adults 18-49 Since January, 2012|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-timberlake-is-top-episode-among-adults-18-49-since-january-2012/172748/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313042725/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/saturday-night-live-with-justin-timberlake-is-top-episode-among-adults-18-49-since-january-2012/172748/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=March 10, 2013|access-date=March 10, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Justin Timberlake performs "]" with ] and "]". *Justin Timberlake performs "]" with ] and "]".
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|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|4|6}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|4|6}}
|Viewers= 4.8/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Saturday Night Live' With Melisssa McCarthy and Phoenix Delivers Average Ratings|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/saturday-night-live-with-melisssa-mccarthy-and-phoenix-delivers-average-ratings/176822/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130409231648/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/saturday-night-live-with-melisssa-mccarthy-and-phoenix-delivers-average-ratings/176822/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 9, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=April 7, 2013|accessdate=April 7, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.8/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Saturday Night Live' With Melisssa McCarthy and Phoenix Delivers Average Ratings|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/saturday-night-live-with-melisssa-mccarthy-and-phoenix-delivers-average-ratings/176822/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130409231648/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/saturday-night-live-with-melisssa-mccarthy-and-phoenix-delivers-average-ratings/176822/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 9, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=April 7, 2013|access-date=April 7, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Phoenix performs "]" and a medley of "]" and "Drakkar Noir". *Phoenix performs "]" and a medley of "]" and "Drakkar Noir".
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|13}} |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|13}}
|Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Vince Vaughn and Miguel Delivers SNL's Second Highest Rating in Five Months|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/saturday-night-live-with-vince-vaughn-and-miguel-delivers-snls-second-highest-rating-in-five-months/177735/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417091740/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/saturday-night-live-with-vince-vaughn-and-miguel-delivers-snls-second-highest-rating-in-five-months/177735/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 17, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=April 14, 2013|accessdate=April 14, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Vince Vaughn and Miguel Delivers SNL's Second Highest Rating in Five Months|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/saturday-night-live-with-vince-vaughn-and-miguel-delivers-snls-second-highest-rating-in-five-months/177735/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417091740/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/saturday-night-live-with-vince-vaughn-and-miguel-delivers-snls-second-highest-rating-in-five-months/177735/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 17, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=April 14, 2013|access-date=April 14, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Miguel performs "]" and "How Many Drinks?" *Miguel performs "]" and "How Many Drinks?"
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|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|5|4}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|5|4}}
|Viewers= 4.4/11<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Zach Galifianakis and Of Monsters and Men Down From Last Original|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/saturday-night-live-with-zach-galifianakis-and-of-monsters-and-men-down-from-last-original/181081/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508004843/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/saturday-night-live-with-zach-galifianakis-and-of-monsters-and-men-down-from-last-original/181081/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 8, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=May 5, 2013|accessdate=May 5, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.4/11<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Zach Galifianakis and Of Monsters and Men Down From Last Original|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/saturday-night-live-with-zach-galifianakis-and-of-monsters-and-men-down-from-last-original/181081/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508004843/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/saturday-night-live-with-zach-galifianakis-and-of-monsters-and-men-down-from-last-original/181081/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 8, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=May 5, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Of Monsters and Men performs "]" and "]". *Of Monsters and Men performs "]" and "]".
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|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|5|11}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2013|5|11}}
|Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Kristen Wiig and Vampire Weekend Up From Last Week|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/12/saturday-night-live-with-kristen-wiig-and-vampire-weekend-up-from-last-week/182299/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609100115/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/12/saturday-night-live-with-kristen-wiig-and-vampire-weekend-up-from-last-week/182299/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=May 12, 2013|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref> |Viewers= 4.6/12<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title='Saturday Night Live' With Kristen Wiig and Vampire Weekend Up From Last Week|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/12/saturday-night-live-with-kristen-wiig-and-vampire-weekend-up-from-last-week/182299/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609100115/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/12/saturday-night-live-with-kristen-wiig-and-vampire-weekend-up-from-last-week/182299/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|date=May 12, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary= |ShortSummary=
*Vampire Weekend performs "]" and "Unbelievers". *Vampire Weekend performs "]" and "Unbelievers".
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38th season of the show Season of television series
Saturday Night Live
Season 38
The title card for the thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live.
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 15, 2012 (2012-09-15) –
May 18, 2013 (2013-05-18)
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The thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live, an American sketch comedy series, originally aired in the United States on NBC between September 15, 2012 and May 18, 2013.

Also airing this season were two election-themed episodes of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday, which aired on September 20, 2012 and September 27, 2012. Two months before the season premiere, original writer and occasional featured player Tom Davis died after a two-year battle with throat and neck cancer.

Cast

Prior the start of the season, Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg decided not to return following the end of the previous season. As well, before the start of the season, Abby Elliott was let go after four seasons on the show. Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam, and Jay Pharoah were upgraded to repertory status, while Kate McKinnon remained a featured player.

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 Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong had also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".

This was the final season for longtime cast members Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Jason Sudeikis. This would also be the only season for featured player Tim Robinson, who would leave his spot in the cast to instead join the writing staff the following season.

Cast roster

Repertory players

Featured players

bold denotes Weekend Update anchor

Writers

Main article: List of Saturday Night Live writers § season 38

Seth Meyers and Colin Jost are the season's co-head writers. Prior to the start of the season, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater performers Josh Patten and Neil Casey joined the writing staff.

Episodes

Main article: List of Saturday Night Live episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		HostMusical guest(s)Original air dateRatings/
Share
7251Seth MacFarlaneFrank OceanSeptember 15, 2012 (2012-09-15)4.8/12
7262Joseph Gordon-LevittMumford & SonsSeptember 22, 2012 (2012-09-22)5.0/12
7273Daniel CraigMuseOctober 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)4.5/11
7284Christina ApplegatePassion PitOctober 13, 2012 (2012-10-13)4.6/11
7295Bruno MarsBruno MarsOctober 20, 2012 (2012-10-20)5.4/14
7306Louis C.K.fun.November 3, 2012 (2012-11-03)5.0/12
7317Anne HathawayRihannaNovember 10, 2012 (2012-11-10)5.0/12
7328Jeremy RennerMaroon 5November 17, 2012 (2012-11-17)5.1/12
7339Jamie FoxxNe-YoDecember 8, 2012 (2012-12-08)4.6/11
73410Martin ShortPaul McCartneyDecember 15, 2012 (2012-12-15)5.1/12
73511Jennifer LawrenceThe LumineersJanuary 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)4.9/12
73612Adam LevineKendrick LamarJanuary 26, 2013 (2013-01-26)5.0/12
73713Justin BieberJustin BieberFebruary 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)4.9/12
73814Christoph WaltzAlabama ShakesFebruary 16, 2013 (2013-02-16)4.6/12
73915Kevin HartMacklemore and Ryan LewisMarch 2, 2013 (2013-03-02)4.8/12
74016Justin TimberlakeJustin TimberlakeMarch 9, 2013 (2013-03-09)5.9/15
74117Melissa McCarthyPhoenixApril 6, 2013 (2013-04-06)4.8/12
74218Vince VaughnMiguelApril 13, 2013 (2013-04-13)4.6/12
74319Zach GalifianakisOf Monsters and MenMay 4, 2013 (2013-05-04)4.4/11
74420Kristen WiigVampire WeekendMay 11, 2013 (2013-05-11)4.6/12
74521Ben AffleckKanye WestMay 18, 2013 (2013-05-18)4.7/12

Specials

TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
"Saturday Night Live Christmas"November 28, 2012 (2012-11-28)7.36

Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday

Main article: Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday

The third season of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday, a limited-run series based on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" sketch, has aired in conjunction with this season. The specials focused on the United States presidential election. The show was hosted by Seth Meyers, Update's then current host.

TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
"Season 3, Episode 1"September 20, 2012 (2012-09-20)5.15
"Season 3, Episode 2"September 27, 2012 (2012-09-27)4.67

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