‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 44 — Photos

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September 30, 2018 12:00AM EDT

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Saturday Night Live – Season 44

Saturday Night Live – Season 44 — Kate McKinnon as Joy Behar, Aidy Bryant as Meghan McCain during “The View” sketch on May 18, 2019.

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Saturday Night Live – Season 44

Saturday Night Live – Season 44 — Musical guests Big Sean, Lil Wayne, DJ Khalid perform on May 18, 2019.

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Saturday Night Live – Season 44

Saturday Night Live – Season 44 — Leslie Jones, Colin Jost, Michael Che during “Weekend Update” on May 18, 2019.

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Saturday Night Live – Season 44

Saturday Night Live – Season 44 — Alex Moffat as Eric Trump, Mikey Day as Donald Trump Jr., Cecily Strong as Melania Trump, Robert De Niro as Robert Muelle, Beck Bennett as Mike Pence, Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, Chris Redd as Kanye West, Kate McKinnon as Jeff Sessions, Aidy Bryant as Sarah Sanders, Kenan Thompson as Clarence Thomas during “Dont Stop Us Now” Cold Open on May 18, 2019.

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Saturday Night Live – Season 44

Saturday Night Live – Season 44 — Musical guest Khalid performs on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The 44th season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ saw incredible musical perfmances from across all spectrums. Kanye West kicked off the season on Sept. 29, 2018 with a controversial performance of “I Like It” with Lil Pump dressed in water bottle costumes. He was a last minute replacement for Ariana Grande, who pulled out earlier in the week as she was still so devastated by the death of her ex Mac Miller on Sept. 7, 2018 due to an accidental drug overdose. The following week Travis Scott made his ‘SNL’ debut, riding high off his number one album ‘Astroworld.’ The following weeks saw breakout indie pop artist Maggie Rogers perform “Light On” and “Falling Water.” Lil Wayne, Ella Mai, Anderson Paak and Mumford and Sons all performer throughout the fall with Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson closing out 2018 on Dec. 15 with their hit ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.’ As the show shifted into 2019, the acts varied from country star Thomas Rhett, rocker Greta Van Fleet, bluesy Gary Clark Jr, rapper Meek Mill, Aussie indie rock sensations Tame Impala, pop superstar Shawm Mendes and worldwide KPOP senation BTS.

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Leslie Jones In A ‘SNL’ Sketch As Gayle King

Leslie Jones In A ‘SNL’ Sketch As Gayle King — Leslie Jones as Gayle King and Kenan Thompson as R. Kelly during the “R. Kelly Interview” Cold Open on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

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Gwyneth Paltrow makes a guest appearance on ‘SNL’.

Gwyneth Paltrow makes a guest appearance on ‘SNL’. — Anchor Michael Che, Heidi Gardner as Baskin Johns, and Gwyneth Paltrow as Fifer James during Weekend Update on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

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Pete Davidson jokes with Colin Jost.

Pete Davidson jokes with Colin Jost. — Pete Davidson and anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

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Gary Clark Jr performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Gary Clark Jr performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Musical guest Gary Clark Jr. performs in Studio 8H on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

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Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump on ‘SNL.’

Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump on ‘SNL.’ — Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump during the “Trump Press Conference” Cold Open on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

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A Weekend Update sketch on ‘SNL.’

A Weekend Update sketch on ‘SNL.’ — Alex Moffat as Chuck Schumer and Kate McKinnon as Nancy Pelosi during Weekend Update in Studio 8H on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

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Singer Halsey performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Singer Halsey performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Musical guest Halsey performs on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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Halsey’s opening monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Halsey’s opening monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Host Halsey during the Monologue on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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Halsey stars in a ‘SNL’ skit.

Halsey stars in a ‘SNL’ skit. — Cecily Strong, Pete Davidson, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, and host Halsey as Virginia state officials during the “State Meeting” sketch on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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A ‘Meet the Press’ sketch on ‘SNL.’

A ‘Meet the Press’ sketch on ‘SNL.’ — Kenan Thompson as Eugene Robinson, Kyle Mooney as Chuck Todd, Cecily Strong as Peggy Noonan, and Leslie Jones as Donna Brazile during the “Meet The Press” Cold Open on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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Halsey during a Valentine’s sketch on ‘SNL.’

Halsey during a Valentine’s sketch on ‘SNL.’ — Aidy Bryant, host Halsey, and Kate McKinnon during the “Valentine’s Song” sketch on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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Kate McKinnon as Nancy Pelosi on ‘SNL’

Kate McKinnon as Nancy Pelosi on ‘SNL’ — Kate McKinnon as Nancy Pelosi during the “Women of Congress” sketch on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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Rachel Brosnahan hosts ‘SNL.’

Rachel Brosnahan hosts ‘SNL.’ — Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, host Rachel Brosnahan, and Kenan Thompson during “Rachel’s New Year’s Monologue” on Saturday, January 19, 2019,

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Rachel Brosnahan in a ‘SNL’ sketch.

Rachel Brosnahan in a ‘SNL’ sketch. — Leslie Jones as Rita Mae Johnson and host Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel during the “Comedy Club” sketch on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Kenan Thompson as Bill Cosby on ‘SNL.’

Kenan Thompson as Bill Cosby on ‘SNL.’ — Kenan Thompson as Bill Cosby during the “Comedy Club” sketch on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Greta Van Fleet onstage at ‘SNL.’

Greta Van Fleet onstage at ‘SNL.’ — Musical guest Greta Van Fleet, host Rachel Brosnahan, and Alec Baldwin during “Goodnights & Credits” on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Pete Davison in a cold open sketch.

Pete Davison in a cold open sketch. — Pete Davidson as a Clemson student during the “Deal or No Deal Cold Open” sketch on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump during a cold open.

Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump during a cold open. — Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey, Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, and Pete Davidson as a Clemson student during the “Deal or No Deal Cold Open” sketch on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Kenan Thompson and Alec Baldwin on ‘SNL’ together.

Kenan Thompson and Alec Baldwin on ‘SNL’ together. — Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey and Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump during the “Deal or No Deal Cold Open” sketch on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren during Weekend Update.

Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren during Weekend Update. — Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren and anchor Colin Jost during “Weekend Update” on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

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Gwyneth Paltrow in a dark wig.

Gwyneth Paltrow in a dark wig. — Musical guest Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus perform in Studio 8H on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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Pete Davidson and Colin Jost share a joke.

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost share a joke. — Musical guest Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus perform in Studio 8H on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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Leslie Jones impersonates Gayle King.

Leslie Jones impersonates Gayle King. — Anchor Colin Jost and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update in Studio 8H on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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Chris Redd doing a Kanye West impression.

Chris Redd doing a Kanye West impression. — Chris Redd as Kanye West during the “Oscar Host Auditions” sketch on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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Pete Davidson impersonates Rami Malek.

Pete Davidson impersonates Rami Malek. — Pete Davidson as Rami Malek during the “Oscar Host Auditions” sketch on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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A musical guest on Saturday Night Live.

A musical guest on Saturday Night Live. — Host Matt Damon as Brett Kavanaugh, Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, and Kenan Thompson as Clarence the angel during the Its a Wonderful Trump Cold Open in Studio 8H on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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Pete Davidson with blue hair on ‘SNL.’

Pete Davidson with blue hair on ‘SNL.’ — Congressman-elect & Navy Veteran Dan Crenshaw, Pete Davidson, and Anchor Colin Jost during “Weekend Update” in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Host Liev Schreiber’s opening monologue.

Host Liev Schreiber’s opening monologue. — Host Liev Schreiber during the monologue in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Kate McKinnon in a ‘SNL’ sketch.

Kate McKinnon in a ‘SNL’ sketch. — Host Liev Schreiber as Dave and Kate McKinnon during the “Outside The Women’s Bathroom” sketch in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Pete Davidson apologizes to Dan Crenshaw.

Pete Davidson apologizes to Dan Crenshaw. — Congressman-elect & Navy Veteran Dan Crenshaw, Pete Davidson, Anchor Colin Jost, and Anchor Michael Che during “Weekend Update” in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Liev Schrieber in a Saturday Night Live sketch.

Liev Schrieber in a Saturday Night Live sketch. — Beck Bennett as Jared, Kyle Mooney as Spencer, and host Liev Schreiber during the “Brothers” sketch in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson do ‘Booty Anthem.’

Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson do ‘Booty Anthem.’ — Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson during the “Booty Anthem” sketch on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Pete Davidson sings the ‘Booty Anthem.’

Pete Davidson sings the ‘Booty Anthem.’ — Pete Davidson during the “Booty Anthem” sketch on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Lil Wayne joined by Halsey on ‘SNL.’

Lil Wayne joined by Halsey on ‘SNL.’ — Musical guest Lil Wayne performs with Halsey in Studio 8H on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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Musical guest Travis Scott on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Musical guest Travis Scott on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Musical Guest Travis Scott performs “Sicko Mode” in Studio 8H on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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Pete Davidson with blonde hair on ‘SNL.’

Pete Davidson with blonde hair on ‘SNL.’ — Pete Davidson, Colin Jost during “Weekend Update” in Studio 8H on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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Leslie Jones in a ‘SNL’ skit.

Leslie Jones in a ‘SNL’ skit. — Leslie Jones during “Emergency Alert” on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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Brett Kavanaugh cold open on ‘SNL.’

Brett Kavanaugh cold open on ‘SNL.’ — Heidi Gardner as Dana Bash, Kate McKinnon as Sen. Lindsey Graham, Cecily Strong as Susan Collins during “Kavanaugh Cold Open” in Studio 8H on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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Adam Driver in a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch.

Adam Driver in a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch. — Adam Driver as William McTavish during “Fortnite Squad” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Matt Damon impersonates Brett Kavanaugh.

Matt Damon impersonates Brett Kavanaugh. — Matt Damon as Judge Brett Kavanaugh during “Kavanaugh Hearing Cold Open” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Pete Davidson jokes about Ariana Grande on ‘SNL.’

Pete Davidson jokes about Ariana Grande on ‘SNL.’ — Pete Davidson, Colin Jost during “Weekend Update” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Leslie Jones as Serena Williams on ‘SNL.’

Leslie Jones as Serena Williams on ‘SNL.’ — Leslie Jones as Serena Williams during “Weekend Update” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Adam Driver participates in a ‘SNL’ sketch.

Adam Driver participates in a ‘SNL’ sketch. — Aidy Bryant, Heidi Gardner, Adam Driver, Alex Moffatt during “Neo Confederate Meeting” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Kanye West performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Kanye West performs on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Musical Guest Kanye West performs “We Got Love” with dam Driver as Teyana Taylor in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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A Fortnite sketch on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

A Fortnite sketch on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ — Ego Nwodim, Mikey Day during “Fortnite Squad” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Kanye West and Lil Pump perform on ‘SNL.’

Kanye West and Lil Pump perform on ‘SNL.’ — Musical Guest Kanye West and Lil Pump perform “I Love It” in Studio 8H on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Wendy Williams in a ‘SNL’ sketch.

Wendy Williams in a ‘SNL’ sketch. — Kyle Mooney, Wendy Williams during “New Look” on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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Travis Scott performs with John Mayer on ‘SNL.’

Travis Scott performs with John Mayer on ‘SNL.’ — Musical Guest Travis Scott performs “Skeletons” and “Astrothunder” with Kevin Parker and John Mayer in Studio 8H on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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