Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-seventh season during the 2011–2012 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 24, 2011 with host Alec Baldwin, who returned to host for a record sixteenth time and with musical guest Radiohead and ended on May 19, 2012 with host and musical guest Mick Jagger. The season began with minimal changes to the cast, as everyone from the prior year returned. The only major change that occurred was Nasim Pedrad being upgraded from being a featured player to repertory status. Kate McKinnon joined the cast midseason, as a featured player for the last 5 episodes of the season, making her debut on April 7, 2012. McKinnon's addition was announced March 28, 2012. McKinnon is SNL's first openly gay cast member hired since Terry Sweeney in 1985, and the show's first openly gay female cast member. This would be the final season for seven-year vets Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005. As well, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, would be let go from the show after four seasons. Second year featured player Paul Brittain also exited abruptly halfway through the season, making his final appearance on January 14, 2012.

Season 37 Episode 20 - Eli Manning with Rihanna

Rihanna performs "Talk That Talk" and "Where Have You Been" Sketches include Fox and Friends, Mother’s Day Gift, Madden Motion Capture, Bananagram Murder Trial, Little Brothers, WXPD News, Tanning Mom, What Is This, Helga Lately, Illusions, TCM: The Essentials Air Date : 5th-May-2012

Season 37 Episode 1 - Alec Baldwin with Radiohead

Radiohead performs "Lotus Flower" and "Staircase." Sketches include Either the 7th or 8th Debate, Red Flag, All My Children Wrap Party, WDHX 19 Buffalo, Who's on Top?, Top Gun Screentests, Child Psychologist, and Angels in the Trenches. Air Date : 24th-Sep-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 2 - Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum performs "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss." Sketches include The Lawrence Welk Show, Lil Poundcake, Arlene and Tim, Stomp, The Comments Section, Rock's Way, Hidden Valley Ranch Product Testing, and The Tap. Air Date : 1st-Oct-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 3 - Ben Stiller with Foster The People

Foster the People perform "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Houdini" with Kenny G on soprano sax. Sketches include Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Lincoln Financial Group (three parts), Fox & Friends, The Best of Both Worlds, V-Necks (Digital Short), Shanna's Halloween Party, Columbus Day Aassblast, Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories, and Tinyballs. Air Date : 8th-Oct-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 4 - Anna Faris with Drake

Drake performs “Headlines” and “Make Me Proud” with guest Nicki Minaj. Sketches include "Mayor Bloomberg," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "What's Wrong With Tanya?!" "Interview with Drake" (Digital Short), "Yet Another GOP Debate," "Sip n' Soda," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now," "Foppish Cecil," and "Ferrari Calendar." Air Date : 15th-Oct-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 5 - Charlie Day with Maroon 5

Maroon 5 performs "Moves Like Jagger" and "My Heart'sa Stereo" (feat. Travis McCoy). Sketches include "The Ghost of Moammer Ghadafi," "Kim's Fairytale Divorce," "The Dr. Oz Show," "Greek God Meeting," "Getting Freaky with Cee-Lo Green," "Kings of Catchphrase Comedy, Volume 2," "Because of One Dolphin," "Seinfeld Apartment Murder," and "Lil' Poundcake." Air Date : 5th-Nov-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 6 - Emma Stone with Coldplay

Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film). Air Date : 12th-Nov-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 7 - Jason Segel with Florence and the Machine

Florence + The Machine perform "Shake It Off" and "No Light No Light." Sketches include "Romney: Raw & Unleashed," "Red Flag," "Replacing Regis," "Kemper-Pedic," "Vogelchek Thanksgiving," "Mitch's Retirement Party," "A New Jack Thanksgiving," "Seducing Women Through Chess" (Digital Short), "Andre the Giant Chooses An Ice Cream Flavor," and "Blue Jean Committee." Air Date : 19th-Nov-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 8 - Steve Buscemi with The Black Keys

The Black Keys perform "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling." Skits include: Presidential Address, Frozen Mexican Dinner, The Miley Cyrus Show, The Dark Knight Sneaks Up on Gordon, The Mystery of the Chopped-Up Guy, Central Cougars, Playskool Surprise, Ed Vincent’s Sex Symposium, Happy Holidays From Sheila and Sheila. Air Date : 3rd-Dec-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 9 - Katy Perry with Robyn

Robyn performs “Call Your Girlfriend” and “Dancing On My Own” Skits include: On The Record, J Pop America Fun Time Now, The Apocalypse, Kalle, Two Best Friends, Doggie Duty, Kate Middleton Pregnancy, Politics Nation, Lounge Act Soul Mate. Air Date : 10th-Dec-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 10 - Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé performs “A Holly, Jolly Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Skits include: Sully and Denise, Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, Michael Bublé Christmas Duets, Mirror Sketch, 1920s Party, Half Jewish, Half Italian, Completely Neurotic, Seasons Greetings From Saturday Night Live, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Regional Production of “War Horse, Tebow and Jesus. Air Date : 17th-Dec-2011  Read More

Season 37 Episode 11 - Charles Barkley with Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson performs “What Doesn’t Kill You” and “Mr. Know It All” Skits include: A Message From Rick Santorum, Chantix, Inside The NBA, White People Problems, ESPN Bowl Madness, Joanne, Charles Barkley’s Post Game Translator, Lord Wyndemere, The 17th Annual Adult Video Awards, Convoluted Jerry (digital short), Mayan Calendar. Air Date : 7th-Jan-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 12 - Daniel Radcliffe with Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Ray performs “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans” Skits include: Ricky Gervais: Awards Host, Target Lady, You Can Do Anything!, Spin the Bottle, The Delaware Fellas, Hogwarts 2020, X27B Theater, Glenda Okones, The Jay Pharoah Show, Concord Exit Poll Air Date : 14th-Jan-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 13 - Channing Tatum with Bon Iver

Bon Iver performs “Holocene” and “Beth/Rest” Skits include: Newt Gingrich, Moon President, It’s Getting Freaky with Cee Lo Green, Downton Abbey on Spike, NBC NFL Promo, Secret Word, Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah, Tom Brady in Ruby Tuesday, Go-Tech Flex (With Thumbpulse), Bongo’s Clown Room Air Date : 4th-Feb-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 14 - Zooey Deschanel with Karmin

Karmin performs “Brokenhearted” and “I Told You So” Skits include: Chrysler Ad II, Piers Morgan Tonight, Les Jeunes De Paris, Chrysler Ad III, Daily Post, 1941, Chrysler Ad IV, Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel, Verizon Commercial, Crab Blast 2012, We’re Gonna Make Technology Hump, Letters Between Sisters. Air Date : 11th-Feb-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 15 - Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells

Sleigh Bells perform “Comeback Kid" and “End of the Line" Skits include: New York Sports Now, Bronx Beat, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Laughs, Beyonce and Jay Z, What’s Up With That?, Super Showcase, A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama, How’s He Doing? Air Date : 18th-Feb-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 16 - Lindsay Lohan with Jack White

Jack White performs “Love Interruption" and "Sixteen Saltines" Skits include: The Real Housewives of Disney, 2012 Psychic Awards, Scared Straight, Deliquent Girl Teen Gang, Big Afro Wedding Invitation, B108FM, Housesitter, Rude Buddha, A Weird Guy By A Fire Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 17 - Jonah Hill with The Shins

The Shins perform “Simple Song" and “It’s Only Life” Skits include: Benihana, Science Finders, J-Pop America Funtime Now!, Primate Research Center, Liza Minelli Tries To Turn Off A Lamp, Anniversary Orchestra Air Date : 10th-Mar-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 18 - Sofia Vergara with One Direction

One Direction perform "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing" and appeared in "The Manuel Ortiz Show" sketch. Skits include:Just Friends Booty Shorts, Bein’ Quirky With Zooey Deschanel, Almost Pizza, Channel 5 Action News Team Promo, It's Gilly, The Manuel Ortiz Show, Lil’ Poundcake, Watch What Happens Live, Pantene Commercial, 74th Annual Hunger Games. Air Date : 7th-Apr-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 19 - Josh Brolin with Gotye

Gotye performs “Somebody I Used To Know" (with Kimbra) and “Eyes Wide Open" Skits include Game of Thrones Behind The Scenes, The Californians, America’s Next Top Empire State of Mind Parody Artist, Laser Cats, Piers Morgan Tonight, Slow Motion Hallway, Somebody That I Used To Know, Booker T Washington High Prom Air Date : 14th-Apr-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 20 - Eli Manning with Rihanna

Rihanna performs "Talk That Talk" and "Where Have You Been" Sketches include Fox and Friends, Mother’s Day Gift, Madden Motion Capture, Bananagram Murder Trial, Little Brothers, WXPD News, Tanning Mom, What Is This, Helga Lately, Illusions, TCM: The Essentials Air Date : 5th-May-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 21 - Will Ferrell with Usher

Usher performs "Scream" and "Climax" Skits include: Nasaflu, Wilson High School Alternative Prom, ESPN Classic, The 100th Digital Short, 2012 Funkytown Debate, Broadway Sizzle, Vince and Angela’s 25th Anniversary Air Date : 12th-May-2012  Read More

Season 37 Episode 22 - Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters

Mick Jagger performs "The Last Time" with Arcade Fire, "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll" with Foo Fighters, and a duo with Jeff Beck. Skits include: The Lawrence Welk Show, Secret Word, Karaoke Champ, Lazy Sunday 2, Politics Nation, So You Think You Can Dance At An Outdoor Music Festival, The Californians, Graduation Day. Air Date : 19th-May-2012  Read More