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Season 38

Saturday Night Live aired its thirty-eighth season during the 2012–2013 television season on NBC. The season officially began on September 15, 2012, with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean. The season came to a close on May 18, 2013 with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West. Prior to the start of the season, many cast changes occurred. Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig, both cast members since 2005, decided not to return following the end of the previous season. As well, prior to the start of the season, Abby Elliott, who had been a cast member since 2008, was let go after four seasons on the show. Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah were upgraded to repertory status. To fill the void, the show hired three new cast members: Chicago improvisers Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, and Cecily Strong as the replacements. According to the official press release, "Bryant trained at the iO Chicago, Annoyance Theatre and she was also part of the ensemble that performed on the Second City E.T.C Stage. Robinson also trained at the The Second City, he performed on their Mainstage and was also part of their National Touring Company. Like Robinson, Strong has also performed as part of the National Touring Company and trained at the iO Theater".

Release : September 15, 2012

Total Eps : 21

Rating : 6.50

Credits

Vanessa Bayer

Vanessa Bayer ( Vanessa Bayer )

Self - Various Characters

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant ( Aidy Bryant )

Self - Various Characters

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson ( Kenan Thompson )

Self - Various Characters

Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon ( Kate McKinnon )

Self - Various Characters

Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan ( Bobby Moynihan )

Self - Various Characters

Cecily Strong

Cecily Strong ( Cecily Strong )

Self - Various Characters

Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers ( Seth Meyers )

Self - Various Characters

Bill Hader

Bill Hader ( Bill Hader )

Self - Various Characters

Taran Killam

Taran Killam ( Taran Killam )

Self - Various Characters

Jay Pharoah

Jay Pharoah ( Jay Pharoah )

Self - Various Characters

Tim Robinson

Tim Robinson ( Tim Robinson )

Self - Various Characters

Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis ( Jason Sudeikis )

Self - Various Characters

Nasim Pedrad

Nasim Pedrad ( Nasim Pedrad )

Self - Various Characters

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen ( Fred Armisen )

Self - Various Characters

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