Season 39 / Episode 1

Tina Fey

September 28, 2013 · Musical guest: Arcade Fire

Running order

The show.

01
Affordable Care Act
8 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Jennifer Osbourne
- Beck Bennett
  Craig Douglas
- Bobby Moynihan
  Larry Douglas
- Cecily Strong
  girl
- Jay Pharoah
  as Barack Obama
- Kate McKinnon
  Dr. Melissa Cronish
- Kenan Thompson
  Obamacare Oscar
- Taran Killam
  as Ted Cruz
Cold open
02
Monologue
6 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  As self
- Brooks Wheelan
  As self
- John Milhiser
  As self
- Kyle Mooney
  As self
- Mike O'Brien
  As self
- Noël Wells
  As self
Monologue
03
Girls
6 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  announcer
- Cecily Strong
  Marnie
- Kate McKinnon
  Jessa
- Noël Wells
  Hannah
- Taran Killam
  Adam
- Vanessa Bayer
  Shoshanna
Pre-tape
04
Airport
10 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  traveler
- Beck Bennett
  traveler
- Bobby Moynihan
  traveler
- Brooks Wheelan
  son
- John Milhiser
  father
- Kate McKinnon
  traveler
- Kenan Thompson
  traveler
- Kyle Mooney
  traveler
- Nasim Pedrad
  traveler
- Taran Killam
  Dave
Live sketch
05
New Cast Member or Arcade Fire?
9 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  As self
- Brooks Wheelan
  As self
- Cecily Strong
  model
- John Milhiser
  As self
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
- Kyle Mooney
  As self
- Mike O'Brien
  As self
- Nasim Pedrad
  model
- Noël Wells
  As self
Live sketch
06
e-meth
5 cast members
- Brooks Wheelan
  user
- Cecily Strong
  announcer
- Kate McKinnon
  user
- Kenan Thompson
  father
- Taran Killam
  user
Pre-tape
07
"Reflektor"
Musical performance
08
Weekend Update
1. At the deskBruce Chandling performs stand-up
2. At the deskDrunk Uncle and Meth Nephew discuss Obamacare
4 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Drunk Uncle
- Cecily Strong
  Anchor
- Kyle Mooney
  Bruce Chandling
- Seth Meyers
  Anchor
Weekend Update
09
Cinema Classics Unwanted Woman
3 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Stephanie Box / Charlotte
- Kenan Thompson
  Reese De'What
- Taran Killam
  John Dorton
Live sketch
10
Rick's Model T's
1 cast member
- Mike O'Brien
  Rick
Live sketch
11
"Afterlife"
Musical performance
12
Manolo Blahnik Porn Stars
2 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  model
- Vanessa Bayer
  Brecky
Live sketch
13
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Tina Fey returns to host

Former cast member Tina Fey opened Season 39 with her fourth hosting appearance.

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Six new featured players debut

The premiere introduced Beck Bennett, John Milhiser, Kyle Mooney, Mike O’Brien, Noël Wells and Brooks Wheelan as featured players.

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16 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Cecily Strong6 segments
Beck Bennett5 segments
Kenan Thompson5 segments
Taran Killam5 segments
Brooks Wheelan4 segments
Kate McKinnon4 segments
Kyle Mooney4 segments
Aidy Bryant3 segments
Bobby Moynihan3 segments
John Milhiser3 segments
Mike O'Brien3 segments
Noël Wells3 segments
Nasim Pedrad2 segments
Vanessa Bayer2 segments
Jay Pharoah1 segment
Seth Meyers1 segment

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

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