50 of the Best 'Saturday Night Live' Skits According to Stacker

"From the moment it premiered on NBC in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" quickly became one of the most loved comedy shows on television. With hilarious & often bold mockery of anything and everything—not to mention anyone and everyone—the satirical skits that make up the late-night series have become an iconic part of American television. No one is safe from the sometimes savage bite of "SNL" humor, from famous actors or musicians to politicians & world leaders. Stacker has compiled a list of some of the best skits to grace the "SNL" stage using data and research from various sources, including IMDb & NBC, as well as fan pages and celebrity interviews. These include the sketches that have had the largest cultural comedic impact, those that bring humor to more serious social issues, & political satire at its finest. Added to that are skits that generated Emmy awards for the actors, and several funny pieces that have become a historic part of our social fabric. Take a look..." - stacker.com