SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

Documentary 2025

Available on Peacock

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of legendary sketch comedy "Saturday Night Live," with fresh insights into the show's history.

Documentary 2025

TV-MA

EPISODE 1

Five Minutes

The documentary delves into the journey of superstar comedians striving to join SNL, showcasing the preparation, determination and diverse stories of those who achieved their dream and those who found success in other paths.

1 hr 4 min · Jan 16, 2025
EPISODE 2

More Cowbell

A deep dive into the making of the iconic "More Cowbell" sketch, exploring how a simple idea became a cultural phenomenon and offering a tribute to the lasting impact of sketch comedy.

49 min · Jan 16, 2025
EPISODE 3

Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room

The chaos and creativity of a week inside the SNL writers' room is revealed through interviews.

1 hr 4 min · Jan 16, 2025
EPISODE 4

The Weird Year

During SNL's strange, yet pivotal 11th season, Lorne Michaels' return reshapes the show's legacy.

1 hr 6 min · Jan 16, 2025

Morgan Neville

Producer
Caitrin Rogers

Producer
Juaquin Cambron

Producer

About

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

DOCUMENTARY

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of legendary sketch comedy "Saturday Night Live," with fresh insights into the show's history.

Gratitude, hard work, more cowbell in charming docuseries.

Information

Studio: Peacock
Released: 2025
Rated: TV-MA

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.