The 20 Worst Episodes of Saturday Night Live

Sketches include: Pumping Up With Hans and Franz, Steven Seagal Monologue, Winston-McCauley Funeral Home (repeat), Nico Tenelli, All-Star Celebrity Tributes, The Dark Side with Nat X, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey I, Weekend Update with Dennis Miller, Weekend Update: Mr Subliminal on the Nancy Reagan Biography, Weekend Update: Travel Correspondent Adam Sandler, Musicians For Free-Range Chickens (with Michael Bolton cameo), Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey II, Date Intimidation, Brace Steele: Greenpeace Photographer. Michael Bolton performs "Love is a Wonderful Thing" and "Time, Love and Tenderness".

The host for the episode is Louise Lasser, and the musical guest is The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The skits for this episode are as follows: John Belushi and Chevy Chase have an argument over how the opening to the show should be done. After Louise Lasser's opening monologue, General Idi Amin comes on to warn viewers about the importance of checking oneself for V.D., using himself as an example of the effects of advanced-stage syphilis. In a parody of Swedish films, a couple involved in a secret affair fool death by sending him out for a pizza. An advertisement pitches potholders made from human hair. Chevy Chase presents the Weekend Update, with a special segment on Olga Korbut. Two teenage girls discuss the hazards of dating with a padded bra and whether they'd want to see a guy naked. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs "Panama".

Then-controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay hosts, with musical guests Julee Cruise and Spanic Boys, replacing Sinead O'Connor.

Sketches include: A Christmas Message From the President and Mrs. Clinton, George Foreman Monologue, Time Boxer (with Michael Buffer cameo), Looking Good, Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald, Weekend Update: Martha Stewart on Christmases Past, Weekend Update: Two Guys from a Religious Cult Review a Restaurant, Matt Foley: Motivational Trainer, Uncle Joe, The Incredible Hulk, Chris Elliot's Bedtime Story, "Stalking" by Bruce McCulloch, Jackie Stallone's Psychic Circle. Hole performs "Doll Parts" and "Violet".

Check out selected sketches and segments from the 2005 episode hosted by Paris Hilton. Sketches include: SNL Commercial Parody "Cheapkids.net", "Versace Skiing", "Exclusive Connections", "Inside Barbie's Dream House", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.

The host and musical guest for the episode is Frank Zappa (his second appearance, the first as host). The skits for this episode are as follows: NBC President Fred Silverman opens the show by announcing that all of their viewer research indicates that everyone wants to see more Frank Zappa, so the network is signing Zappa to an extended TV contract. Zappa performs "Dancing Fool" for his opening monologue and picks up a member of the audience to go home with. Connie Conehead has a date with Frank Zappa, so Beldar helps to entertain while Connie gets ready to go out. During the Weekend Update, Father Guido Sarducci reports on the latest developments from The Vatican. Mr. Bill moves into his new home, but is soon mangled by Sluggo and Mr. Hands. Frank Zappa performs "Meek" and "Rollo".

The Apprentice star Donald Trump turns the cold opening into The Apprentice. He plugs The Apprentice on 'Live with Regis and Kelly', mentions The Apprentice in his commercial for 'Donald Trump's House of Wings' and he and his co-hosts from The Apprentice form the 'Apprentice Band' during their break from The Apprentice. Trump plays his own double in a Donald Trump version of The Prince and the Pauper and Seth Meyer's father in Fathers and Sons. There's also a promo for Fear Factor Junior and a 9/11 Hearings sketch, but no TV Funhouse Cartoon, despite it being announced during the opening credits. Toots and the Maytals perform twice, first with special guests Ben Harper and Jack Johnson, then with guests Bootsy Collins and The Roots.

Francis Ford Coppola directs and co-hosts with George Wendt in this 1986 special episode. Selected sketches and segments include "Commercials," "Fish Market," and "Actors," as well as a Grand Finale. For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.

Sketches include: A Message from the Vice-President of the United States, January Jones Monologue, Today (with Black Eyed Peas cameo), Rear Window, WIIX News, A Lady's Guide to Throwing a Party, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Lou Dobbs (featuring Darrell Hammond), Weekend Update: Kim Kardashian, Weekend Update: Jon Bovi, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, SNL Digital Short: Get Out, Cloud Gazing. Black Eyed Peas perform "I Gotta Feeling", "Meet Me Halfway", and "Boom Boom Pow".

The host for the episode is Milton Berle, and the musical guest is Ornette Coleman. The skits for this episode are as follows: The men of the cast open by performing the intro from Milton Berle's old Texaco Star Theater program. Music host Don Kirshner presents the Village Persons, who perform their new disco song "Bend Over, Chuck Berry". Joan Face interviews Irving Mainway, who attempts to defend the attractions at his new theme park, including getting stuffed in a burlap sack and thrown in a lake, riding a shopping cart down into a gravel pit, and playing in a lot full of abandoned refrigerators. Other skits include Milton Berle's Japanese writers, Buddy Pine's Launching Pad, and the Widette family. Milton Berle performs "September Song" and Ornette Coleman performs "Times Square."

Watch selected sketches and segments from this 1994 episode hosted by comedian Martin Lawrence. Sketches include "Daily Affirmation," "Thugs," "Matt Foley In Prison," and "Bench Warmer." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.

Businessman Steve Forbes hosts this 1996 show. Selected sketches include "Unabomber Class Reunion," "Rita's Screen Door," "Forbes On Forbes," and "Seattle Today." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.

The host for the episode is Malcolm McDowell, and the musical guest is Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band. The skits for this episode are as follows: mother nags at her son to sit up straight as he's strapped into the electric chair. A nature program searches through urban America for the elusive black republican. A spokesman for American tobacco growers explains that lung cancer is actually caused by the lungs themselves, and not by smoking. Two British nobles develop the sport of serf-riding. The Reagans decide to adopt Amy Carter as their own White House daughter. The American Milk Association invites Alex DeLarge to speak on behalf of their product. During the Weekend Update, Charles Rocket reports on the trial of the Gang of Four, the Reagans' first visit to the White House, the seizure of a cargo ship in Miami, and the failure of the movie Heaven's Gate, Charles interviews John Lennon and Yoko Ono, only to find that John has become obsessed with housekeeping, and Joe Piscopo re-enacts the Leonard-Duran fight with toy robots. A dominatrix delivers the leather weather report, using her shackled slave as the map. Two hunters are eager for the opening day of Commie hunting season. For the Rocket Report, Charles tries to interview passers-by on Fifth Avenue, but nobody is eager to talk with him and answer his awkward questions. A wine connoisseur recommends American wines that go well with American foods. Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band perform "Hot Head" and "Ashtray Heart".

Sketches include: A Message From the Vice-President of the United States, Lance Armstrong Monologue, Celebrity Iron Man, Totally Rad Smoke Detector 3000, The Indigo Girls (with Sheryl Crow cameo), The O'Reilly Factor, Weekend Update with guests Finesse Mitchell, Scott Podsednik, and Mrs Butterworth, A Song for Sheryl (with Sheryl Crow cameo), Days of Our Lives, Carol!, Hit Man. Sheryl Crow performs "Good Is Good" and "Strong Enough". Maya Rudolph is absent for maternity leave.

Michael Phelps hosts after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bobby Moynihan's first episode. Sketches include: A Non-Partisan Message From Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton (with Tina Fey cameo), Michael Phelps Monologue, Quiz Bowl, Jar Glove, Locker Room Motivation, Craig and Stacia, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Alaska Pete, Weekend Update: Nicholas Fehn, Weekend Update: Cathy, The Charles Barkley Show, T-Mobile, An SNL Digital Short, Pizzeria Uno, The Michael Phelps Diet. Lil Wayne performs "Got Money" and "Lollipop". Episode dedicated to Bernie Brillstein. Barack Obama and Chuck Norris cameos cancelled due to Hurricane Ike.

"The Merv Griffin Show, Space Shuttle, PBS, Tyrone Goes Reggae, Masterful Theatre, Viewer Letter, DTV" Were the sketches and "Heart to Heart, and I Gotta Try" Were the musical numbers.

Watch selected sketches and segments from the 1997 episode hosted by Baywatch star Pamela Anderson with a special guest appearance by Tommy Lee. Sketches include: "Janet Reno's Press Conference", "The Roxbury Guys", "TV Funhouse: The Ambiguously Gay Duo", "Pamela's Movie", "Oprah's Book Club", and "Larry King's News and Views".

SNL alum and Golden Globe nominated actor Chevy Chase hosts this 1997 episode. Selected sketches include: "Nightline", "Clinton's Itinerary (White House for Sale)", SNL Commercial Parody "Home Security Decoys", "The Zimmermans Playing First Date", and "Weekend Update". For clearances reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.

Sketches include: Michael Jackson on Neverland Ranch, Hilary Swank Monologue, Grayson-Moorhead Securities, Sheila Choad's Los Angeles Face, Grayson-Moorhead Securities II, Hot Plates, Debbie Downer at the Oscars, Weekend Update with Tom Jankeloff and Morgan Freeman, Seasons of Love, City Court with Aaron Neville, After the Grammys, Project Runway.