Saturday Night Live Season 28 (2002)

Saturday Night Live Season 28 (2002)

Saturday Night Live Season 28 continues the series with a fresh chapter, bringing its familiar characters into new situations while developing the story established in earlier seasons.

Season 28

Saturday Night Live aired its twenty-eighth season during the 2002-2003 television season on NBC. Season 28 started on October 5, 2002 and ended on May 17, 2003 having 20 episodes through the season.nnBefore the start of the season, Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer left the show. The latter gave birth to her baby and went on maternity leave, but decided not to return to the show during her leave. Hired to fill their absences were comedian/musician Fred Armisen and TV writer Will Forte, who both joined the show as featured players.nnThis would be the final season for Dean Edwards, Chris Kattan and Tracy Morgan. The latter two would make cameo appearances in many episodes of the following season.

What to Expect

The season builds on the show's central themes and relationships while introducing new challenges. As the story develops, the characters must respond to changing circumstances and the consequences of their previous choices.

Final Thoughts

Saturday Night Live Season 28 adds another chapter to the series, continuing its established world while giving the characters new conflicts and opportunities to evolve.