Season 38 / Episode 1

Seth MacFarlane

September 15, 2012 · Musical guest: Frank Ocean

Running order

The show.

01
Democratic Rally
4 cast members
- Fred Armisen
  emcee
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Mitt Romney
- Jay Pharoah
  as Barack Obama
- Taran Killam
  as Paul Ryan
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
Obama For America
3 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Dan Whitehead
- Jay Pharoah
  as Barack Obama
- Kenan Thompson
  Raymond McCoy
Pre-tape
04
Sex After 50
7 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Leonard
- Bobby Moynihan
  Wayne Sheath
- Cecily Strong
  Dr. Lene Burrows Fashunta
- Fred Armisen
  Rodger Brush
- Kate McKinnon
  announcer / Connie Judith Eame
- Tim Robinson
  Mark
- Vanessa Bayer
  Sheila Sheath
Live sketch
05
Eastwood And Chair
6 cast members
- Bill Hader
  as Clint Eastwood
- Bobby Moynihan
  theatregoer
- Jay Pharoah
  theatregoer
- Taran Killam
  theatregoer
- Tim Robinson
  theatregoer
- Vanessa Bayer
  theatregoer
Pre-tape
06
Lids
7 cast members
- Bill Hader
  as Noh Hong-cheol
- Bobby Moynihan
  as Psy
- Jason Sudeikis
  Topher
- Kate McKinnon
  dancer
- Kenan Thompson
  Rodney
- Nasim Pedrad
  dancer
- Taran Killam
  as Yoo Jae-Suk
Live sketch
07
Puppetry Class
3 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Anthony Peter Coleman
- Kenan Thompson
  Jeff
- Vanessa Bayer
  Bonnie
Live sketch
08
"Thinkin Bout You"
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskJune Shannon and Alana Thompson visit Update
2. At the deskRyan Lochte previews the fall TV season
3. At the deskMimi Morales and Joel comment on Latino voters
5 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  as June Shannon
- Cecily Strong
  Mimi Morales
- Jay Pharoah
  Joel
- Seth Meyers
  Anchor
- Vanessa Bayer
  as Alana Thompson
Weekend Update
10
Drill Sergeant
5 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Wilkinson
- Fred Armisen
  Howell
- Kenan Thompson
  Monroe
- Taran Killam
  Pine
- Tim Robinson
  Richards
Live sketch
11
Steve Harvey
2 cast members
- Kenan Thompson
  as Steve Harvey
- Vanessa Bayer
  Jennifer
Live sketch
12
First Date
7 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  patron
- Bill Hader
  Gale
- Bobby Moynihan
  friend
- Fred Armisen
  robber
- Kenan Thompson
  waiter
- Nasim Pedrad
  girl
- Tim Robinson
  friend
Live sketch
13
"Pyramids"
Musical performance
14
Wooden Spoon Warehouse
1 cast member
- Tim Robinson
  Elijah Yoder
Live sketch
15
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Seth MacFarlane makes his hosting debut

MacFarlane opened Season 38 with Frank Ocean as musical guest.

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Psy appears in the Lids sketch

Psy joined the cast during a Gangnam Style dance sequence.

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14 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

Open a running-order credit to see roles and impressions.

Bill Hader6 segments
Bobby Moynihan6 segments
Kenan Thompson6 segments
Tim Robinson5 segments
Vanessa Bayer5 segments
Fred Armisen4 segments
Jay Pharoah4 segments
Taran Killam4 segments
Cecily Strong2 segments
Jason Sudeikis2 segments
Kate McKinnon2 segments
Nasim Pedrad2 segments
Aidy Bryant1 segment
Seth Meyers1 segment

Cast credits checked against SNL Archives and remain under editorial review. Research source

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