Season 38

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".

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   1. Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

   2012-09-15 · 67m

   Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."

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   2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

   2012-09-22 · 67m

   Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".

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   3. Daniel Craig with Muse

   2012-10-06 · 67m

   Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."

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   4. Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

   2012-10-13 · 67m

   Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

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   5. Bruno Mars

   2012-10-20 · 67m

   Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".

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   6. Louis C.K. with fun.

   2012-11-03 · 67m

   Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".

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   7. Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

   2012-11-10 · 67m

   Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".

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   8. Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

   2012-11-17 · 67m

   Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".

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   9. Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

   2012-12-08 · 67m

   Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

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    10. Martin Short with Paul McCartney

    2012-12-15 · 67m

    Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

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    11. Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

    2013-01-19 · 67m

    Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

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    12. Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

    2013-01-26 · 67m

    Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

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    13. Justin Bieber

    2013-02-09 · 67m

    Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

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    14. Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

    2013-02-16 · 67m

    Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

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    15. Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

    2013-03-02 · 67m

    Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

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    16. Justin Timberlake

    2013-03-09 · 67m

    Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

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    17. Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

    2013-04-06 · 67m

    Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

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    18. Vince Vaughn with Miguel

    2013-04-13 · 67m

    Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

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    19. Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

    2013-05-04 · 67m

    Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

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    20. Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

    2013-05-11 · 67m

    Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

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    21. Ben Affleck with Kanye West

    2013-05-18 · 67m

    Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.