SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night backdrop
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night S1E4 — Season 11: The Weird Year
8.0

Season 11: The Weird Year

8.0/10 · 165 votesJan 16, 202567 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

A behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live's tumultuous 1985-86 season, when creator Lorne Michaels returned after a 5-year absence. Despite high expectations, the show faced significant on-screen challenges during this comeback year.

Directed byJason Zeldes

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes4

Crew1

Jason Zeldes

Jason Zeldes

Director

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Season 11: The Weird Year" is episode 4 of SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 165 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jason Zeldes, it aired on January 16, 2025.