Melissa McCarthy first hosted Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2011 (Season 37, Episode 2), marking her debut with musical guest Lady Antebellum.

Hosting Timeline

She returned for five more gigs, cementing her as a comedy powerhouse—tying her with stars like Tina Fey for multiple appearances among women.

Date| Season/Episode| Musical Guest| Standout Moments
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Oct 1, 2011| S37E02| Lady Antebellum| Debut; "Lil' Poundcake," Internet trolls sketch 28
Apr 6, 2013| S38E17| Phoenix| Game show antics like "Million Dollar Wheel" 37
Feb 1, 2014| S39E13| Imagine Dragons| "Guess That Phrase"; Emmy nod later 36
Feb 13, 2016| S41E13| Kanye West| Solid sketches amid her rising fame 37
May 13, 2017| S42E20| HAIM| Mother's Day monologue; won Emmy for hosting 39
Dec 6, 2025| S51 (recent)| Dijon| 6th time; physical comedy, holiday vibes 14

Iconic Highlights

McCarthy's physical style shone in sketches like Sean Spicer impersonations (2017) and wild characters (e.g., angry UPS driver, crazed rancher "Linda"). Fans rave about her Five-Timers Club entry by 2017, blending heartwarming bits (like audience mom tours) with slapstick gold.

TL;DR: Debut 2011, peaked with 2017 Emmy, latest Dec 2025—total 6 hosts.

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