Well, we finally made it—Season 5 of Saturday Night Live is here!

Join us as we look ahead to the final season of The Early Years of SNL. The end of the original era is marked by seismic changes, both in front of the camera and behind it. Lorne Michaels faces the daunting task of replacing stars Dan Aykroyd AND John Belushi, while simultaneously breathing new life into an exhausted writing staff with fresh voices and perspectives.

Worlds removed from its scrappy beginnings just a few years earlier, SNL is now bigger than ever—yet paradoxically struggles to remain relevant and cutting-edge. Cast members are juggling movie deals, writers are plotting their exit strategies, and for the first time in the show's history, it faces competition from rival programming.

The magic and chaos that defined the beginnings of SNL has reached its crescendo and we’re here to see it fight to cross the finish line. As we bring The Early Years to its close, we'll unpack the creative tensions, behind-the-scenes drama, and cultural shifts that make Season 5 not only a vital part of the original era's story but the legacy of Saturday Night Live as a whole.

It's been quite a ride. The time has come wrap it up. Here we go...

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