Saturday Night Live is known for going live every weekend—but some of its most unforgettable moments actually happened off-stage. In this video, we’re counting down the funniest and most iconic pre-recorded SNL gems that shaped comedy culture.

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What are the holidays without Saturday Night Live‘s signature Christmas sketches? For 50 years, the show has blessed us with countless holiday-themed laughs, whether it be Kenan Thompson dressed as Santa or Drunk Uncle ranting about the holidays.

Sabrina Carpenter made a surprise cameo during "Saturday Night Live," joining musical guest A$AP Rocky and host Finn Wolfhard in a hilarious sketch.

For the past 50 years, "Saturday Night Live," has aired thousands of sketches, but which is considered the best of all time? Some became classics that all generations have enjoyed, and others have turned into movie franchises. Either way, they have made ...

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a comedic staple since its debut in 1975, famous for serving up a mix of satire, parody, and absurdity with each episode. Over the decades, the show has become a breeding ground for comedic talent and memorable sketches ...

Mikey Day and Melissa McCarthy in the "UPS Delivery Driver" sketch on 'SNL' SNL In what has been a largely uneven Saturday Night Live season (shakily written sketches, over-reliance on cameo appearances and a significant rookie contingent that has ...