A temporada 1 de Saturday Night Live foi transmitida em NBC de samedi 11 octobre 1975 para samedi 31 juillet 1976. Consiste em 24 episódios, o primeiro chama-se "George Carlin/Janis Ian & Billy Preston" e o último "Kris Kristofferson/Rita Coolidge"..
Each week, live from New York, a famous guest host appears in sketches and parodies alongside a company of up-and-coming comedians. A popular musical guest, short films, and Weekend Update - a recurring satirical newscast - form the backbone of one of the most influential and culturally significant comedy shows in history.