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".

Season 38 Episode 1 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids." Air Date : 15th-Sep-2012

Season 38 Episode 1 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids." Air Date : 15th-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 2 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet". Air Date : 22nd-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 3 - Daniel Craig with Muse

Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station." Air Date : 6th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 4 - Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away." Air Date : 13th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 5 - Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls". Air Date : 20th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 6 - Louis C.K. with fun.

Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On". Air Date : 3rd-Nov-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 7 - Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay". Air Date : 10th-Nov-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 8 - Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight". Air Date : 17th-Nov-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 9 - Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs. Air Date : 8th-Dec-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 10 - Martin Short with Paul McCartney

Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs. Air Date : 15th-Dec-2012  Read More

Season 38 Episode 11 - Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform. Air Date : 19th-Jan-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 12 - Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs. Air Date : 26th-Jan-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 13 - Justin Bieber

Host and musical guest Justin Bieber. Air Date : 9th-Feb-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 14 - Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform. Air Date : 16th-Feb-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 15 - Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform. Air Date : 2nd-Mar-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 16 - Justin Timberlake

Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake. Air Date : 9th-Mar-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 17 - Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform. Air Date : 6th-Apr-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 18 - Vince Vaughn with Miguel

Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs. Air Date : 13th-Apr-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 19 - Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform. Air Date : 4th-May-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 20 - Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform. Air Date : 11th-May-2013  Read More

Season 38 Episode 21 - Ben Affleck with Kanye West

Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs. Air Date : 18th-May-2013  Read More