A temporada 4 de Saturday Night Live foi transmitida em NBC de samedi 7 octobre 1978 para samedi 26 mai 1979. Consiste em 20 episódios, o primeiro chama-se "The Rolling Stones" e o último "Buck Henry/Bette Midler"..
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.