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Saturday Night Live Season 17 Episodes
Season 17 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Michael Jordan/Public Enemy
Sat, Sep 28, 199190 mins
Ellen Cleghorne, Siobhan Fallon and Robert Smigel's first episode as cast members. Sketches include: Wayne's World, Michael Jordan Monologue, Schmitt's Gay Beer, The First Black Harlem Globetrotter, Bill Swerski's Super Fans (featuring George Wendt, ), Weekend Update with Dennis Miller, Weekend Update: Reverend Jesse Jackson reads Green Eggs and Ham, Daily Affirmation, Zoraida, The Dark Side with Nat X (featuring Spike Lee), Tales From The Barbecue, Miles Davis Memoriam, and Elevator Fans III. Public Enemy performs 'Can't Truss It' and 'Bring The Noise'.
Episode 2
Jeff Daniels/Color Me Badd
Sat, Oct 5, 199190 mins
Jeff Daniels' first time hosting. Sketches include: The Tonight Show, Jeff Daniels Monologue, Earthies, Richmeister's Rival, Community College Bowl, The Chris Farley Show, Weekend Update with Kevin Nealon, Weekend Update: Al Franken on the Presidential Race, Apex Novelty Company, Simon, Real Life With Jane Pauley, Don't Get Me Wrong. Color Me Badd performs "I Wanna Sex You Up" and "I Adore Mi Amor".
Episode 3
Kirstie Alley/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Sat, Oct 12, 199190 mins
Sketches include: Clarence Thomas Hearings, Kirstie Alley Monologue (with Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, and George Wendt cameos), Lonely Choice Dinners, Il Cantore Restaurant, It's Pat, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey I, Weekend Update with Kevin Nealon, Weekend Update: Chris Rock on Clarence Thomas, Weekend Update: Victoria Jackson on Congressional Term Limits, Weekend Update: Sports Anchor Phil Parry, Their Eyes Were On Their Breasts!, Coffee Talk, Psycho Divorced Mother, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey II, Look Who Else Is Talking Also, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey III. Tom Petty performs "Into the Great Wide Open" and "King's Highway".
Episode 4
Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt
Sat, Oct 26, 199190 mins
Check out selected sketches and segments from this 1991 episode hosted by MTV Movie Award-winner Christian Slater. Sketches include "The McLaughlin Group," starring the real John McLaughlin, as well as "Dysfunctional Family Feud," "Ron's Wings N' Things," and "Pumping Up With Hans and Franz," with a special cameo appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Episode 5
Kiefer Sutherland/Skid Row
Sat, Nov 2, 199190 mins
Selected sketches and segments from the 1991 episode hosted by movie and television star Kiefer Sutherland. Selected sketches include: "Kennedy Jury Selection", "Campaign '92", "All Things Scottish," and "Kiddie Metal". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 6
Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey
Sat, Nov 16, 199190 mins
Linda Hamilton of "The Terminator" movies hosts this outing,which features the memorable and hilarious sketch "The Tooncinator". A puppet cat named Toonces plays the feline Terminator. Musical guest Mariah Carey sings two songs : The ballad "Can't Let Go" and the R & B / Gospel tinged "If It's Over" , from her 1991 album "Emotions".
Episode 7
Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine
Sat, Nov 23, 199190 mins
Home Alone star Macauley Culkin hosts this 1991 episode, with special appearances by George Wendt and brother Kieran Culkin. Selected sketches include "Hosting Alone," "Bill Swerski's Super Fans," "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer," and "Trevor And Simon." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 8
Hammer
Sat, Dec 7, 199190 mins
Hip-hop superstar Hammer hosts this 1991 episode. Selected sketches include "Bush's Gift Ideas," "Bad Haircut Support Group," "Dick Clark Productions," and "Tales From The Barbecue." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 9
Steve Martin/James Taylor
Sat, Dec 14, 199190 mins
Steve Martin hosts this 1991 Christmas episode, which includes selected sketches such as "The Tonight Song," commercial parody "Schmitts Gay," "Grandma Pugga," and "The Doormen." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 10
Rob Morrow/Nirvana
Sat, Jan 11, 199290 mins
Northern Exposure star Rob Morrow hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "The Barf Conspiracy," "Gonna Be A Better Cowboy," "Movie Talk In Heaven," and new "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 11
Chevy Chase/Robbie Robertson
Sat, Jan 18, 199290 mins
Original SNL alumnus Chevy Chase returns to host this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "Wayne's World," "Bob Swerski's Quiz Masters" with special guest George Wendt, "Weekend Update," and "Comforting Tim." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 12
Susan Dey/C+C Music Factory
Sat, Feb 8, 199290 mins
LA Law co-star Susan Dey hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches and segments include "LA Law And The Richmeister," "Mike Tyson Harrassment Trial," "Sensitive Naked Man," and "The Art Museum." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 13
Jason Priestley/Teenage Fanclub
Sat, Feb 15, 199290 mins
Beverly Hills 90210's Jason Priestley hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "Olympic Figure Skating," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Jake's Marriage Tests." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 14
Roseanne & Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sat, Feb 22, 199290 mins
Watch selected sketches and segments from this 1992 episode hosted by (then) real-life sitcom couple Roseanne and Tom Arnold. Sketches include "Coffee Talk," with a surprise appearance by Barbra Streisand, as well as "Dick Clark Production," "Daily Affirmation," and "Delta Delta Delta." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 15
John Goodman/Garth Brooks
Sat, Mar 14, 199290 mins
John Goodman returns to host this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "My 75 Kids," "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer," "Country Singer Names," and new installments of "Deep Thoughts By Jack Handey." Garth Brooks is the musical guest with "Rodeo" and "The River".
Episode 16
Mary Stuart Masterson/En Vogue
Sat, Mar 21, 199290 mins
Mary Stuart Masterson hosts this episode, and En Vogue are the musical guests. In the cold opening, John McLaughlin of The McLaughlin Group taunts Pat Buchanan over losing the 1992 Presidential primary. Mary Stuart Masterson's monologue is a backlash against casting directors that place her in "tough, yet vulnerable" roles by doing a dance that's "vulgar, yet stupid." TV commercial for the pet toy "Action Cats." Masterson and Chris Farley star in a Police action show called "Lisa Pongrasic: Very Pregnant Undercover Cop." Lyle Billup's wife gets him a birthday gift -- a male stripper. Weekend Update includes wedding fashion tips by Denise Swerski(Beth Cahill) and an interview with Cajun Man. The Tri-Delta Sorority invites a former pledge(Masterson) back to the frat house, and are stunned at her ability to adjust to the working world. TV commercial for Monster Spray. Three Roman Colosseum event coordinators(Phil Hartman, Kevin Nealon and Mike Myers) struggle to find the most garishly repulsive event. Two teachers(Kevin Nealon, Masterson), deal with students who randomly shoot at them. Short noir-film called "Millon Dollar Zombie," involving a poor couple's struggle to win money through sweepstakes that goes horribly wrong. A panhandler tries to get money for booze, while a passerby wants some himself. Jack Handey's Deep Thoughts cover unwanted Thanksgiving food, helping children develop a lucky feeling, and bigger dogs with smaller heads. En Vogue performs "Never Gonna Get It" & "Hold On," then "Free Your Mind."
Episode 17
Sharon Stone/Pearl Jam
Sat, Apr 11, 199290 mins
Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone hosts this 1992 episode, which includes selected sketches such as "Airport Security Check," "The Porno Couple," "Phil Hartman Creations," and "Hitting On Women," with special guest star Jon Lovitz. For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 18
Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox
Sat, Apr 18, 199290 mins
Selected sketches and segments from the 1992 episode hosted by sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld. Selected sketches include popular game show parody "Stand Up And Win," "Passover Seder", "Permanent Body Positions," and "The Lenny Wise Show". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 19
Tom Hanks/Bruce Springsteen
Sat, May 9, 199290 mins
Oscar-winner and frequent SNL host Tom Hanks returns for this 1992 episode, with a cameo appearance by Jay Leno. Selected sketches incude "Mr. Belvedere Fan Club," "She Turned Into Her Mother!", "The Dark Side," and "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey." For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
Episode 20
Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams
Sat, May 16, 199290 mins
Cheers (1982) star Woody Harrelson hosts the finale of the 1991/92 season, with a cameo appearance by Jon Lovitz. Selected sketches include "Take Your Shirt Off!", "Sprockets", "Delta Delta Delta Finals Week", and "We're Cowboys and We're Proud". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
