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Saturday Night Live : Season 40
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Air date: 27 Sep '14 - 21 episodesSaturday Night Live premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27, 2014, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande, and former cast member Darrell Hammond as the show's new announcer, replacing Don Pardo, who had died in August. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo. Pardo had been the announcer for SNL since it premiered in 1975, with the exception of season seven and season 21, episode 14, where Hammond took his place. This season also saw the death of former cast member Jan Hooks, who died from cancer two weeks into the season.
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List of Episodes (21)
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1. Chris Pratt with Ariana Grande
27 Sep '14Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt hosts Saturday Night Live's 40th season premiere with musical guest Ariana Grande. Cold Open: CNN State of the Union – NFL. Sketches: Marvel Trailer, He-Man & Lion-O, Cialis Turnt, Vet Office, Bad Boys, NFL Intros, and Booty Rap. Ariana Grande performs “Love Me Harder” & “Break Free”.
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2. Sarah Silverman with Maroon 5
04 Oct '14Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Silverman returns as host while musical guest Maroon 5 makes their fifth appearance on the show. Cold Open: Obama 60 Minutes. Sketches include: Joan Rivers, Whites, Weekend Update: What You Can Say, Proud Mary, Car Ride and Poem. Maroon 5 performs their new single, "Animals" & "Maps" off of their new album, V.
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3. Bill Hader with Hozier
11 Oct '14Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Cold Open: Kim Jong Un, played by Bobby Moynihan, attempts to dismiss rumors of his poor health but his physical ailments get in the way. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon Returns, Puppet Class and Cat. Hozier performs "Take Me To Church" & "Angel of Small Death…"
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4. Jim Carrey wth Iggy Azalea
25 Oct '14Jim Carrey hosts with musical guest Iggy Azalea.
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5. Chris Rock with Prince
01 Nov '14Chris Rock hosts with musical guest Prince.
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6. Woody Harrelson with Kendrick Lamar
15 Nov '14Woody Harrelson hosts with musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
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7. Cameron Diaz with Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson
22 Nov '14Cameron Diaz hosts with musical guest Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson
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8. James Franco with Nicki Minaj
06 Dec '14James Franco hosts with musical guest Nicki Minaj.
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9. Martin Freeman with Charli XCX
13 Dec '14Martin Freeman hosts with musical guest Charli XCX.
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10. Amy Adams with One Direction
20 Dec '14Amy Adams hosts with musical guest One Direction.
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11. Kevin Hart with Sia
17 Jan '15Kevin Hart hosts with musical guest Sia.
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12. Blake Shelton
24 Jan '15Blake Shelton hosts with musical guest Blake Shelton.
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13. J.K. Simmons with D'Angelo
31 Jan '15J.K. Simmons hosts with musical guest D'Angelo.
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14. Dakota Johnson with Alabama Shakes
28 Feb '15Dakota Johnson hosts with musical guest Alabama Shakes.
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15. Chris Hemsworth with Zac Brown Band
07 Mar '15Chris Hemsworth hosts with musical guest Zac Brown Band.
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16. Dwayne Johnson with George Ezra
28 Mar '15Dwayne Johnson hosts with musical guest George Ezra.
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17. Michael Keaton with Carly Rae Jepsen
04 Apr '15Michael Keaton hosts with musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen.
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18. Taraji P. Henson with Mumford & Sons
11 Apr '15Taraji P. Henson hosts with musical guests Mumford & Sons.
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19. Scarlett Johansson with Wiz Khalifa
02 May '15Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Wiz Khalifa.
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20. Reese Witherspoon with Florence and the Machine
09 May '15Reese Witherspoon hosts with musical guest Florence and the Machine.
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21. Louis C.K. with Rihanna
16 May '15Louis C.K. hosts with musical guest Rihanna.
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