Saturday Night Live

Right now you can watch Saturday Night Live in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 51 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Michael Che is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

There is a reason Saturday Night Live keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Saturday Night Live from the crowd. A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest. Michael Che and Mikey Day lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The series ran for 51 seasons (1975–2026), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Saturday Night Live holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Saturday Night Live is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out will find a lot to like here too. 51 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Michael Che is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Saturday Night Live is currently airing new episodes, created by Dick Ebersol and Lorne Michaels — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.