A temporada 6 de Saturday Night Live foi transmitida em NBC de samedi 15 novembre 1980 para samedi 11 avril 1981. Consiste em 13 episódios, o primeiro chama-se "Elliott Gould/Kid Creole and the Coconuts" e o último "Chevy Chase/Jr. Walker and the All Stars"..
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.