Saturday Night Live – Season 37

Character: Various
Created by: Lorne Michaels
Premiere date: April 7, 2012 (Kate's first episode)
Episodes: 5
Genre: Comedy
Running time: 1h 30min

Kate joined the cast of Saturday Night Live during the 18th episode of Season 37, hosted by Sofia Vergara and with musical guest One Direction.

During Kate’s first episode, she appeared on her first SNL sketch as Penelope Cruz, which was also the impression she did on her audition for the show.

Kate joined the show during the last five episodes, which is unusual for SNL. It was also Kristen Wiig’s last season.

Cast

Repertory Players: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Bobby Moynihan, Nasim Pedrad, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig

Featured Players: Vanessa Bayer, Paul Brittain, Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon, Jay Pharoah

Production Photos

Episode Guide

SketchCharacter
Road to the White House Cold OpenSupporter
Watch What Happens: LiveTabatha Coffey
Pantene CommercialPenelope Cruz
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HBO First LookTherese Sullivan
The CaliforniansAubrey
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MonologueAudience member
Helga LatelyHelga Handler
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The 2012 Funkytown DebateSinger
Anniversary ToastAngela
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The Lawrence Welk Show Cold OpenMother
She’s a RainbowHerself
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