Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (often abbreviated SNL) is a long-running comedy-variety TV series. Created by Lorne Michaels, it has aired new episodes on NBC since 1975. Over the years, the show has included a number of skits tied into the Star Wars films, often featuring various cast members.

1978

 * In the January 28, 1978 episode, Bill Murray sang (as his "Nick The Louge Singer" character) a song about Star Wars set to the tune of the Star Wars Main Title.
 * In the November 18, 1978, Carrie Fisher hosted SNL dressed as Princess Leia, and appeared in a skit as the character.

1997

 * A skit in the January 11, 1997 episode parodies the audition process for Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
 * In the March 15, 1997 episode, Mark Hamill starred in a home shopping parody in which the hosts try to sell him among a line of Star Wars merchandise.

2006
Natalie Portman hosted the March 4, 2006 episode. She appeared in a rap video, and at one point signs an autograph for a child dressed as Queen Amidala.

2015
In the November 21, 2015 episode, there is a new version of "Star Wars Auditions," this time featuring cast from Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens.

2016
In the January 16, 2016 episode, Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren (disguised as "Matt") in a skit that parodied Undercover Boss.

2017
Felicity Jones hosted the January 14, 2017 episode. In her opening monologue, she interacted with Kenan Thompson as Saw Gerrera and a hologram of Tina Fey.

2018

 * Natalie Portman returned as host, with an updated version of her 2006 rap. At one point, she defends the prequel trilogy while dressed as Queen Amidala.
 * J.J. Abrams introduced a skit he claimed to be a preview for an upcoming standalone film called "The Mos Eisley Five: A Star Wars Story."