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Season 3 (20 Episodes)

1977 TV-14 1h 30m 8

Saturday Night Live aired its third season during the 1977–1978 television season on NBC. The season began on September 24, 1977 and ended on May 20, 1978. The DVD for the entire season was released on May 13, 2008. The entire cast from the previous season returned for season three. The show also introduced the concept of the "featured player." Writers Tom Davis and Al Franken became cast members. The season is also notable for the contest, Anyone Can Host. During the start of the...

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Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 5 Ray Charles

5. Ray Charles

Aired: Nov 12, 1977

The host and musical guest for the episode is Ray Charles. The skits for this...

Episode 20 Buck Henry/Sun Ra

20. Buck Henry/Sun Ra

Aired: May 20, 1978

The host for the episode is Buck Henry (his sixth appearance), and the musica...

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