Saturday Night Live has just achieved another impressive Emmy run, and it is all thanks to the show’s special 50th anniversary special. SNL 50 was not only one of the most anticipated antics of the sketch comedy series, but it also provided an incredible amount of nostalgia and good comedy. It helped land SNL a wide variety of Emmy nominations.
As pointed out by Deadline, the long-running SNL has received 31 Emmy nominations, beating its previous record for Emmy nominations. Of the 31 nominations, the weekly comedy show received seven on its own, and its 50th anniversary specials received the majority. SNL 50th Anniversary Special received 12, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert received six, and SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night received three.
Its last two specials, SNL 50th The Anniversary Special: Immersive Experience and Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years Of SNL Music, received one and two nominations, respectively. Some of SNL‘s best recent sketches came from these specials. It is no wonder SNL has amassed such an impressive list of nominations. They are more than well-deserved after a successful season.
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Saturday Night Live Is Still Thriving 50 Years Later
After being on the air for 50 years, it is an incredibly impressive feat that Saturday Night Live continues to dominate the comedy genre. Sketch comedy series in general are not usually as successful as SNL, and are especially not as long-lasting. Its major Emmy nominations for 2025 are impressive and reveal that SNL knows how to consistently stay relevant.
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The fact that most of SNL‘s nominations came from its various SNL 50th anniversary specials is also noteworthy. The writers and producers of the show know that a 50th anniversary milestone does not come easily on television, and it was worth celebrating. SNL‘s success in achieving 31 nominations is just the cherry on top of a successful season.
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SNL Isn’t Slowing Down Any Time Soon
If SNL‘s Emmy nominations for 2025 revealed anything, it is that SNL is not going anywhere. Even as Lorne Michaels’ Saturday Night Live retirement rumors linger, the show has proven that it has a massive support system behind it. The show’s history is filled with hundreds of comedians, many of whom are more than equipped to take over if needed.
Its major Emmy wins for 2025 are impressive and reveal that SNL knows how to consistently stay relevant.
If anything, SNL‘s 50th anniversary has shown that comedy is not going anywhere. Since the run of SNL‘s 50th was so special, Saturday Night Live could create another special in its future. With the success the show has had for so long, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it prepare for its future anniversaries in the same way.
Source: Deadline
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Saturday Night Live
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- Release Date
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October 11, 1975
- Showrunner
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Lorne Michaels
- Directors
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Dave Wilson, Don Roy King, Liz Patrick, Andy Warhol, Linda Lee Cadwell, Matthew Meshekoff, Paul Miller, Robert Altman, Robert Smigel
- Writers
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Will Forte, Bill Hader, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Chris Parnell, Asa Taccone, John Lutz, Tom Schiller, Simon Rich, Michael Patrick O’Brien, Nicki Minaj, Herbert Sargent, Matt Piedmont, John Solomon, Chris Kelly, Alan Zweibel, Kent Sublette, Ari Katcher, Marika Sawyer, Sarah Schnedier, Scott Jung, Justin Franks, Jerrod Bettis, Rhiannon Bryan
