Saturday Night Live Turns 50: What's in Store for the New Season?

NBC’s Saturday Night Live is back, kicking off its 50th season tonight (10:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 28 on NBC/Global). That’s two weeks before the theatrical première of the big-screen Saturday Night Live film, with anticipation building around whether the film will reignite excitement for the beloved sketch show or cement its reputation as a cultural relic.

As fans eagerly await the show's return, executive producers have pulled all the stops to ensure a memorable anniversary. With expectations running high, they've packed the premiere episode with laughs and one of television's all-time greatest duos.

For those tuning in tonight (10:30 p.m. Sept. 28 on NBC/Global), this special season premiere will more than likely bring endless entertainment to get rid of boredom, but don't be surprised when sketches end up quite underwhelming or extremely captivating as they always have, making audiences sit on the edge – cheering or cringing alike as Saturday Night Live lives on through its long lasting run of greatness offering comedic history in one magnificent setting the show's come accustomed to pulling.