Favorite TV Show Starring a SNL Alumni
by Kirk-Picard | created - 12 Jan 2017 | updated - 12 Jan 2017 | PublicWhich is the your favorite TV show in which a SNL Alumni starred?
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1. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt
Votes: 287,575
SNL Alumnus: Amy Poehler (2001-2008)
2. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 131,881
SNL Alumni: Tina Fey (2000-2006), Tracy Morgan (1996-2003), Chris Parnell (1998-2001, 2002-2006)
3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD's 99th Precinct.
Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 362,202
SNL Alumnus: Andy Samberg (2005-2012)
4. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 350,911
SNL Alumnus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982-1985)
5. Veep (2012–2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott
Votes: 63,397
SNL Alumnus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982-1985)
6. Documentary Now! (2015– )
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
"Documentary Now!" parodies the current obsession with documentaries. Season one features six different stories and stylistic approaches paying tribute to the doc format.
Stars: Helen Mirren, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Deb Hiett
Votes: 7,978
SNL Alumni: Bill Hader (2005-2013), Fred Armisen (2002-2013)
7. Rick and Morty (2013– )
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The fractured domestic lives of a nihilistic mad scientist and his anxious grandson are further complicated by their inter-dimensional misadventures.
Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Justin Roiland
Votes: 600,348
SNL Alumnus: Chris Parnell (1998-2001, 2002-2006)
8. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the years leading up to his fateful run-in with Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 645,818
SNL Alumni: Bob Odenkirk (1987-1995), Michael McKean (1994-1995)
9. The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Almost two years after a virus wiped out most of the human race, Phil Miller only wishes for some company, but soon gets more than he bargained for when that company shows up in the form of other survivors.
Stars: Will Forte, January Jones, Cleopatra Coleman, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 63,754
SNL Alumni: Will Forte (2002-2010), Jason Sudeikis (2005-2013)
10. Portlandia (2011–2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A sketch-comedy series that parodies life in Portland, Oregon.
Stars: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam Adams
Votes: 23,059
SNL Alumnus: Fred Armisen (2002-2013)
11. My Wife and Kids (2000–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Michael Kyle longs for a traditional life, but his day-trader wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and brooding daughters Claire and Kady make his dream just that ... a dream.
Stars: Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey
Votes: 29,621
SNL Alumnus: Damon Wayans (1985-1986)
12. The Critic (1994–2001)
TV-14 | 522 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Jay Sherman is a New York film critic who has to review films he doesn't like for a living.
Stars: Jon Lovitz, Nick Jameson, Maurice LaMarche, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 9,080
SNL Alumnus: Jon Lovitz (1985-1990)
13. Happy Endings (2011–2020)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
This Chicago-set sitcom follows the intertwined lives of six young urbanites trying to learn the ropes of adulthood. Through breakups and whatever other curve-balls life throws them, the pals stick together.
Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 40,088
SNL Alumnus: Casey Wilson (2008-2009)
14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove
Votes: 19,010
SNL Alumnus: Jimmy Fallon (1998–2004)
15. The Ben Stiller Show (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 306 min | Comedy
This comedy/variety show specialized in parodies of movies and television shows and commercials. Often, they would also have a special guest (e.g., a TV actor) join them.
Stars: Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk
Votes: 2,080
SNL Alumni: Ben Stiller (1989), Janeane Garofalo (1994-1995)
16. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Seth Meyers hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Seth Meyers, The 8G Band, Fred Armisen, Ben Warheit
Votes: 7,893
SNL Alumnus: Seth Meyers (2001-2014)
17. The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2023)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A divorced mom tries to keep pace with everyone around her.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater, Trevor Gagnon
Votes: 14,194
SNL Alumnus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982-1985)
18. The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007–2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Sarah's immature, only thinks of herself and has no inhibition nor work. Her sister Laura pays her rent. She has a gay couple as neighbors. Laura's seeing cop Jay.
Stars: Sarah Silverman, Laura Silverman, Brian Posehn, Steve Agee
Votes: 7,972
SNL Alumnus: Sarah Silverman (1993-1994)
19. Dennis Miller Live (1994–2002)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A weekly talk/comedy show hosted by Dennis Miller. Each show starts off with a topical monologue typical of evening talk shows. After this, Dennis goes into "The Rant" in which he talks ... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Miller, David Spade, Jon Stewart, Dana Carvey
Votes: 440
SNL Alumnus: Dennis Miller (1985-1991)
20. Norm (1999–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Norm Henderson is a former field hockey player who was banned for life for gambling and tax evasion. Now he must do five years of community service as a social worker, or go to prison.
Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Ian Gomez, Max Wright
Votes: 2,463
SNL Alumnus: Norm Macdonald (1993-1998)
21. Primetime Glick (2001–2003)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests and hurls veiled insults at them during his interviews.
Stars: Martin Short, Michael McKean, Brett Gilbert, Jackie Stevens
Votes: 920
SNL Alumnus: Martin Short (1984-1985)
22. Casual (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
A comedy series about a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister living under one roof again. Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating while raising her teenage daughter.
Stars: Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi
Votes: 9,421
SNL Alumnus: Michaela Watkins (2008-2009)
23. According to Jim (2001–2009)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A television show centered around a macho everyman, his loving wife, and their three precocious children.
Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Larry Joe Campbell, Taylor Atelian
Votes: 38,169
SNL Alumnus: Jim Belushi (1983-1985)
24. Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Hot-tempered journalist Maya got herself fired yet again. Unable to find a job anywhere else and facing eviction, she is forced to go work for Blush, her father's fashion magazine.
Stars: Laura San Giacomo, Enrico Colantoni, George Segal, Wendie Malick
Votes: 21,796
SNL Alumnus: David Spade (1990-1996)
25. The Spoils Before Dying (2015)
132 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
Fictional author and filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective investigating a murder in the 1950s underground jazz scene.
Stars: Michael Kenneth Williams, Kristen Wiig, Bérénice Marlohe, Will Ferrell
Votes: 1,058
SNL Alumnus: Will Ferrell (1995-2002)
26. Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A Comedy Central talk show that featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
Stars: Colin Quinn, Nick Di Paolo, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton
Votes: 733
SNL Alumnus: Colin Quinn (1995-2000)
27. The Dead Zone (2002–2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Johnny had the perfect life until he was in coma for six years. When he awoke, he found his fiancee married to another man. His son doesn't know him. Everything's changed, including Johnny. With one touch, he can see things.
Stars: Anthony Michael Hall, Nicole de Boer, Chris Bruno, John L. Adams
Votes: 9,974
SNL Alumnus: Anthony Michael Hall (1985-1986)
28. The Mighty B! (2008–2011)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Overachieving Honeybee scout, Bessie Higgenbottom, attempts to earn every last Bee Badge.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Dee Bradley Baker, Grey Griffin, Dannah Feinglass Phirman
Votes: 2,693
SNL Alumnus: Amy Poehler (2001-2008)
29. The Spoils of Babylon (2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Cynthia and Devon are two siblings whose intense love drives everything and everyone around them to ruin.
Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Cal Bartlett
Votes: 4,118
SNL Alumnus: Will Ferrell (1995-2002)
30. Gary Unmarried (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Newly divorced after fifteen years of marriage, Gary Brooks, a painting contractor, strives to balance work, shared custody of his two children, a controlling ex-wife, and his foxy new girlfriend.
Stars: Jay Mohr, Paula Marshall, Ryan Malgarini, Kathryn Newton
Votes: 5,893
SNL Alumnus: Jay Mohr (1993-1995)
31. Watching Ellie (2002–2003)
30 min | Comedy
A single woman, Ellie Riggs, tries to navigate her way through the Los Angeles music scene and her own messy personal life. Told in real time, each episode is a linear 22-minute slice of Ellie's life.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Darren Boyd, Steve Carell, Lauren Bowles
Votes: 372
SNL Alumnus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982-1985)
32. Maya & Marty (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Music
"Maya and Marty" is a brand new show that blends musical numbers, comedy sketches and celebrity guests into one jam-packed hour of prime-time TV.
Stars: Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day
Votes: 1,076
SNL Alumni: Maya Rudolph (2000-2007), Martin Short (1984-1985)
33. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Follows the counselors and campers on their first day at Camp Firewood in the summer of 1981.
Stars: Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, Paul Rudd, Michael Showalter
Votes: 25,191
SNL Alumni: Janeane Garofalo (1994-1995), Amy Poehler (2001-2008), Michaela Watkins (2008-2009), Kristin Wiig (2005-2012)
34. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Two couples and their single friend, all at different stages in their relationships, deal with the complications of dating, commitment, and marriage.
Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich
Votes: 35,849
SNL Alumnus: David Spade (1990-1996)
35. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010–2018)
TV-Y | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Cat in The Hat knows a lot about virtually every thing. With the help of fish, thing 1, and thing 2; the Cat in the Hat teaches kids about many things through song and games.
Stars: Martin Short, Alexa Torrington, Jacob Ewaniuk, Wayne Forester
Votes: 769
SNL Alumnus: Martin Short (1984-1985)
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