SNL Highlights: The New Season

The next host of the new season of "SNL" is Melissa McCarthy, fresh from her Emmy win for "Mike & Molly" and her breakout role in the hit comedy "Bridesmaids," written by and starring "SNL" member Kristen Wiig. McCarthy hosts the show this Saturday, Oct. 1. Click through to see this year's guests and highlights from earlier shows.

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