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Saturday Night Live Season 13 Episodes
Season 13 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Steve Martin/Sting
Sat, Oct 17, 198790 mins
Steve Martin returns to host the premiere episode of the 1987/88 season. Selected sketches include "Common Knowledge," "The NFL Today," "Slide Whistles," and "Pumping Up With Hans and Franz." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 2
Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J/The Pull
Sat, Oct 24, 198790 mins
Check out selected sketches and segments from this 1987 episode hosted by film star Sean Penn. Sketches include "Wall Street Week," "Pitman & Bullock," "After the Date," and "Discover." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 3
Dabney Coleman/The Cars
Sat, Oct 31, 198790 mins
Golden Globe-winner Dabney Coleman hosts this 1987 episode, which includes selected sketches such as "Campfire Stories," "The Winning Spirit," "Marriage Counselor," and "Mascot Ideas." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 4
Robert Mitchum/Simply Red
Sat, Nov 14, 198790 mins
Noir star Robert Mitchum hosts this 1987 episode. Selected sketches and segments include "The Mountain Man," "Weekend Update," and the commercial parodies "Compulsion" and "Beauty Bath." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 5
Candice Bergen/Cher
Sat, Nov 21, 198790 mins
Emmy-winner and frequent host Candice Bergen returns for this 1987 episode. Selected sketches include "Pumping Up With Hans and Franz," "Anne Boleyn," "Country Through and Through," and "Peeping Tom." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 6
Danny DeVito/Bryan Ferry
Sat, Dec 5, 198790 mins
Danny DeVito returns to host this 1987 episode, which includes selected sketches such as "Gorbachev/Reagan," "Doorman," and commercial parody "Handi-Off." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 7
Angie Dickinson/Buster Poindexter/David Gilmour
Sat, Dec 12, 198790 mins
Watch selected sketches and segments from this 1987 episode hosted by Golden Globe-winner Angie Dickinson. Sketches include "Donahue," "Traumatic Memories Christmas Party," "Airplane," and "Wedgie Fever!" For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 8
Paul Simon/Linda Ronstadt
Sat, Dec 19, 198790 mins
Check out this 1987 Christmas episode hosted by Paul Simon, with a special appearance by Senator Paul Simon. Selected sketches include "30th Christmas," "Master Thespian," "Subway," and "Succinctly Speaking." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 9
Robin Williams/James Taylor
Sat, Jan 23, 198890 mins
Robin Williams returns to host this 1988 episode. Selected sketches and segments include "Pumping Up With Hans and Franz," "Birth Tape," "Learning To Feel," the 8th Annual Cable Ace Awards, and "60th Birthday." Robin does stand up about safe sex and condoms. James Taylor performs "Never die young"
Episode 10
Carl Weathers/Robbie Robertson
Sat, Jan 30, 198890 mins
Film veteran Carl Weathers hosts this 1988 episode, which includes selected sketches such as "BushWhacked!", "NFL Today," "Democratic Debate 88," and "Master Thespian." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 11
Justine Bateman/Terrance Trent D'Arby
Sat, Feb 13, 198890 mins
Sitcom star Justine Bateman hosts this 1988 episode, with a guest appearance by Dan Aykroyd. Selected sketches include "Republican Debate 88," a Family Ties parody, "Learning to Feel" and "Derek Stevens/Inspirations." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 12
Tom Hanks/Randy Travis
Sat, Feb 20, 198890 mins
Watch selected sketches from this 1988 episode hosted by SNL favorite Tom Hanks. Sketches include "Girl Watchers," "The Pat Stevens Show," "Stand-Ups," and "Sentimental Value Pawn Shop." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 13
Judge Reinhold/10,000 Maniacs
Sat, Feb 27, 198890 mins
Host and Beverly Hills Cop co-star Judge Reinhold helps bring this 1987/88 season to a close. Selected sketches and segments include "Church Chat," "Deregulated Airline," "When Great Minds Meet," and "Pirates." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
