Rob Schneider’s "Makin' copies" office worker.

Quick prompt for social sharing: "Throwback to SNL Season 16: when Dana Carvey’s Church Lady and Phil Hartman’s spot-on impressions turned character comedy into cultural shorthand — proof that great satire makes you laugh and think."

Season 16 of Saturday Night Live (1990–1991) is widely regarded as a pivotal turning point that launched the "Bad Boys" era. It marked the debut of several future icons, including Chris Farley Chris Rock Adam Sandler David Spade Rob Schneider Key Highlights & Iconic Sketches The Five-Timers Club

Saturday Night Live 's 16th season (1990–1991) was a 20-episode transitional period on NBC that introduced future comedy stars like Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, and David Spade. Notable for iconic sketches like "Chippendales" and "Bill Swerski's Superfans," the season also featured Dennis Miller's final year on Weekend Update and Tom Hanks' induction into the "Five-Timers Club". You can stream episodes on Plex or find detailed summaries on TV Guide .

(1990–1991) is a transformative chapter in the show’s history, marking the birth of the legendary "Bad Boys" era. This season introduced future comedy titans like Chris Farley , Chris Rock , Adam Sandler , and David Spade , who redefined the show’s energy for the 1990s. The Evolution of the Cast

A classic segment featuring Tom Hanks being inducted into the club, with cameos from Paul Simon, Steve Martin, and Elliot Gould.

If you get your hands on , skip the musical guests (though you get REM, Nirvana's first SNL appearance? No—that's later. You get Faith No More, though!). Go straight to these sketches:

Saturday Night Live - Snl - Complete Seasons 16... Best Jun 2026

Rob Schneider’s "Makin' copies" office worker.

Quick prompt for social sharing: "Throwback to SNL Season 16: when Dana Carvey’s Church Lady and Phil Hartman’s spot-on impressions turned character comedy into cultural shorthand — proof that great satire makes you laugh and think." Saturday Night Live - SNL - Complete Seasons 16...

Season 16 of Saturday Night Live (1990–1991) is widely regarded as a pivotal turning point that launched the "Bad Boys" era. It marked the debut of several future icons, including Chris Farley Chris Rock Adam Sandler David Spade Rob Schneider Key Highlights & Iconic Sketches The Five-Timers Club Rob Schneider’s "Makin' copies" office worker

Saturday Night Live 's 16th season (1990–1991) was a 20-episode transitional period on NBC that introduced future comedy stars like Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, and David Spade. Notable for iconic sketches like "Chippendales" and "Bill Swerski's Superfans," the season also featured Dennis Miller's final year on Weekend Update and Tom Hanks' induction into the "Five-Timers Club". You can stream episodes on Plex or find detailed summaries on TV Guide . Notable for iconic sketches like "Chippendales" and "Bill

(1990–1991) is a transformative chapter in the show’s history, marking the birth of the legendary "Bad Boys" era. This season introduced future comedy titans like Chris Farley , Chris Rock , Adam Sandler , and David Spade , who redefined the show’s energy for the 1990s. The Evolution of the Cast

A classic segment featuring Tom Hanks being inducted into the club, with cameos from Paul Simon, Steve Martin, and Elliot Gould.

If you get your hands on , skip the musical guests (though you get REM, Nirvana's first SNL appearance? No—that's later. You get Faith No More, though!). Go straight to these sketches:

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