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Live from New York, it's... Kenan Thompson!

Sketches include "Politics Nation," "Bengo F*** Yourself," "Xanax for Gay Summer Marriages," "A Depression Story," "New Beginners Flagstaff," "Greg Pulino's Wake," "Hermes," "Shauna and Kirk's Engagement Party," and "Ian Rubbish & The Bizarros."

Kanye West performed "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves."

Live from New York, it's... Bill Hader!

Sketches include "The Benghazi Hearings," "1-800-Flowers.com," "The Californians," "Aw Nuts, Mom's a Ghost!" "The Lawrence Welk Show," "Target Greatland," "Douglaston Acupuncture," "Eddy's," and "Classy Sexy Elegnace."

Vampire Weekend performed "Diane Young" and "I'm Not Excited."

Live from New York, it's... Jay Pharaoh!

Sketches include "Background Checks," "Al Pacino on HBO," "Stormy Skies," "The History of Punk" (film), "Short Term Memory Loss Theater," "North Side Junior High Prom," "The Tesh Brothers," and "Donnelly's."

Miguel performed "Adorn" and "How Many Drinks."

Live from New York, it's... Dennis Rodman!

Sketches include "Kim Jong-Un'sPolitburoAddress," "Outside The Lines," "The Voice," "Honeybaked Ham Bakeoff 2013," "Bathroom Businessman," "Million Dollar Wheel," "Leftover Pizza," and "The Art of the Encounter."

Phoenix performed "Entertainment!" and "Trying To Be Cool."

Live from New York, it's... Kenan Thompson!

Sketches include "Superdome Blackout," "The Californians," "Security Procedures," "Bravo Reality Shows," "Tell Me More," "The Miley Cyrus Show," "Glice," "A Sexy Valentine's Day Message," and "Booker T. Washington High Valentine's Dance."

Justin Bieber performed "As Long As You Love Me" and "Nothing Like Us."

Live from New York, it's... Jay Pharaoh and Kenan Thompson!

Sketches include "Obama and Dr. King," "Rosetta Stone," "Circle Work," "Sopranos Diaries" (film), "New Haven Fire Department," "YOLO" (Digital Short), "Soft Rock Rumble," "Catfish," "Adam and Janet," and "Biden Bash."

Kendrick Lamar performed "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice."

Live from New York, it's... Taran Killam!

Sketches include "Piers Morgan Tonight," "Starbucks Verismo," "Girlfriends Talk Show," "Hunger Games News Conference," "Hobbit Sequels," "Johnny Two Tones," "Top Dog Chef," "B108," "Danielle: A Free European Woman" (film), and "Civil War Love Letters."

The Lumineers performed "Ho Hey" and "Stubborn Love."

Live from New York, it's... the New York City Children's Choir!

Sketches include "Silent Night," "A Tony Bennett Christmas," "The RoyalGynecologist," "You're a Rat Bastard, Charlie Brown," "What Up With That?" "Restoration Hardware," and "Pageant Audition."

Paul McCartney performed "My Valentine," "Cut Me Some Slack" (featuring Nirvana), and "Wonderful Christmas Time."

Live from New York, it's... Kate McKinnon!

Sketches include "The Vice Presidential Debate," "Gillette Fusion," "The Californians," "Tech Talk," "Give Us All Our Daughters Back!," "Homer's Odyssey," "Washington High Hell-Oween Ball," and "Jillian Chizz Dance Studio."

Passion Pit performed "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

Thefamily travels to New York City in search of Bart's long-lost love Mary Spucklerwho he wants to reconnect with since she has left Springfield and her hillbilly family there to reinvent herself in the big apple. Lisa and Marge look forward to experiencing all the city has to offer but when they realize their budget won't allow a Broadway play they settle for the free "Shakespeare In the Park" which doesn't go as planned.

Live from New York, it's... Nasim Pedrad and Jay Pharaoh!

Sketches include "Live! with Kelly and Michael," "The Undecided Voter," "Tres Equis" (two parts), "Private Detective,"
"Tommy Bergamont," "G.O.B. Tampons," "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," "The Finer Things," "Our Daughter, Evelyn,"
and "Powers Realty."

Mumford & Sons performed "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet."

Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean opened the 38th season of the NBC late night show Saturday Night Live. The singer Psy of the hit "Gangnam Style" made a surprise appearance, and Ocean performed "Thinkin Bout You" and "Pyramids" with John Mayer on guitar. MacFarlane, better known for his behind the camera work on "Family Guy" and "American Dad," appeared as an Amish wooden spoon salesman and a puppet instructor. (see synopsis in recap)

Live from New York, it's... Will Ferrell!

Sketches include "Joe Biden's Bedroom," "Nasaflu," "Culps at an LGBT Prom," "ESPN Classic, 1994," "#100 Celebration" (Digital Short), "Funkytown Debate," "Broadway Sizzle," "Vince and Angela's 25th Anniversary," and "Almost Pizza."

Usher performed "Climax" and "Scream."

Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, and Bobby Moynihan!

Sketches include "Time of Your Life," "Game of Thrones: First Look" (film), "The Californians," "America's Next Top 'Empire State of Mind' Parody Artist," "Laser Cats 7" (Digital Short), "Piers Morgan Tonight," "Slow-Motion Hallway," "Gotye Backstage" (Digital Short), and "Booker T. Washington Prom Night."

Gotye performed "Somebody That I Used To Know" (featuring Kimbra) and "Eyes Wide Open."

Live fromNew York, it's... Taran Killam!

Sketches include "The Rush Limbaugh Show," "Benihana," "Science Finders" (Digital Short), "J Pop America Fun Time Now," "Dartmouth Primate Research," "Liza Minnelli Tries to Turn Off a Lamp," and "Pachelbel's Canon."

The Shins performed "Simple Song" and "It's Only Life."

Live fromNew York, it's... Bill Hader!

Sketches include "Fox Report with Shepherd Smith," "Real Housewives of Disney," "2012 Psychic Awards," "Scared Straight," "Delinquent Girl Teen Gang," "Afros" (Digital Short), "B108 FM," "Chantix," "House Sitter," "Verizon 4G LTE," "Rude Buddha," and "Weird Guy by a Fire" (two parts).

Jack White performed "Love Interruption" and "Sixteen Saltines."

Live from New York, it's... Bill Hader!

Sketches include "New York Sports Now," "Bronx Beat," "I Know Why the Caged Bird Laughs!" "Beyonce and Jay-Z's Baby," "What Up With That?" "Super Showcase," "The Obama Show," and "How's He Doing?"

Sleigh Bells performed "Comeback Kid" and "End of the Line."

Live from New York, it's... Bobby Moynihan!

Sketches include "Newt Gingrich: Moon President," "It's Getting Freaky with Cee-Lo," "Downton Abbey," "NFL on NBC," "Secret Word," "Rebecca's Bat Mitzvah," "Janet at Ruby Tuesday," "Go-Techs Flex," and "Bongo's Clown Room."

Bon Iver performed "Holocene" and "Beth/Rest."

Live from New York, it's... Jimmy Fallon!

Sketches include "Boston Teens Grown Up," "Today," "Michael Bublé Christmas Duets," "Jimmy's Dressing Room," "Lillian Sings and Reggie Dances," "Half Jewish, Half Italian, Completely Neurotic," "Season's Greetings from SNL," "Beethoven's 9th," "War Horse," and "Jesus Meets Tim Tebow."

Michael Bublé performed "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond!

Sketches include "On The Record," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now!," "New Year's Apocalypse," "Kalle," "Two Best Friends" (Digital Short), "Doggie Duty," "The Pregnant Princess," "Politics Nation with Al Sharpton," and "Soulmates."

Robyn performed "Call Your Girlfriend" and "Dancing On My Own."

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen!

Sketches include "America's Most Powerful," "Frozen Mexican Dinner," "The Miley Cyrus Show," "Commissioner Gordon" (Digital Short), "Dateline: True-Life Crimes," "Central University," "Sue at Playskool," "Sex Ed Vincent's Couples Workshop," and "Christmas Ornaments."

The Black Keys performed "Lonely Boy" and "Gold in the Ceiling."

Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis!

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."

Florence + The Machine performed "Shake It Out" and "No Light No Light."

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen!

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."

Maroon 5 performed "Moves Like Jagger" and "Stereo Hearts" (featuring Travis McCoy).

Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen!

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."

Drake performed "Headlines (They Know)" and "Proud of You" (featuring Nicki Minaj).

Live from New York, it's... Bobby Moynihan!

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 A**blast!," "Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories," and "Tinyballs."

Foster the People performed "Pumped-Up Kicks" and "Houdini."

Live from New York, it's... Bill Hader!

Sketches include "Either the 7th or 8th GOP Debate," "Red Flag," "All My Children Wrap Party," "WDHX 19 Buffalo," "Who's on Top?," "Top Gun Screen Tests," "Child Psychologist," and "Angels in the Trenches."

Radiohead performed "Lotus Flower" and "Staircase."