Saturday Night Live
Season 38
2012 • 21 Episodes
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".
Episodes
1. Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean
September 15, 2012
Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."
2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons
September 22, 2012
Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".
3. Daniel Craig with Muse
October 6, 2012
Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."
4. Christina Applegate with Passion Pit
October 13, 2012
Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."
5. Bruno Mars
October 20, 2012
Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".
6. Louis C.K. with fun.
November 3, 2012
Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".
7. Anne Hathaway with Rihanna
November 10, 2012
Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".
8. Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5
November 17, 2012
Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".
9. Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo
December 8, 2012
Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.
10. Martin Short with Paul McCartney
December 15, 2012
Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.
11. Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers
January 19, 2013
Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.
12. Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar
January 26, 2013
Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.
13. Justin Bieber
February 9, 2013
Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.
14. Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes
February 16, 2013
Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.
15. Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
March 2, 2013
Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.
16. Justin Timberlake
March 9, 2013
Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
17. Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix
April 6, 2013
Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.
18. Vince Vaughn with Miguel
April 13, 2013
Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.
19. Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men
May 4, 2013
Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.
20. Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend
May 11, 2013
Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.
21. Ben Affleck with Kanye West
May 18, 2013
Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.