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Michael Phelps/Lil Wayne is the first episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live, and the six hundred and fortieth episode overall. It is the first appearance by both the host and the musical guest.

With: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig

Featuring: Bobby Moynihan, Casey Wilson

Guest Stars: Michael Phelps (Host), Lil Wayne (Musical Guest)

Special Guest Stars: Tina Fey (Gov. Sarah Palin), William Shatner (Himself), Jared Fogel (Himself)

Contents 1 Episode Breakdown 2 Notes 2.1 "Live from New York, It's Saturday Night!" 2.2 Music 3 Trivia 3.1 The Show 3.2 Behind the Scenes 3.3 Allusions and References 3.4 Memorable Moments 4 Quotes

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[edit] "Live from New York, It's Saturday Night!"

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Hilary Clinton.

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• Ratings: This episode received 10.2 million viewers with an average rating of 4.3 with a share of 17. It was the highest rated season premiere for Saturday Night Live since 2001 and the highest rated episode since a 2002 hosted by Matt Damon.

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