[s1e1] 40th Anniversary Special Apr 2026

: Miley Cyrus performed a widely praised cover of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," while Paul McCartney and Paul Simon also graced the stage.

: A special "Update" trio featured former anchors Tina Fey , Amy Poehler , and Jane Curtin . The segment included modern stars playing classic characters, such as Emma Stone as Gilda Radner's Roseanne Roseannadanna and Melissa McCarthy crashing through the desk as Matt Foley. [S1E1] 40th Anniversary Special

Despite the star power, the live broadcast faced some production hurdles and pacing issues: : Miley Cyrus performed a widely praised cover

The was a monumental three-and-a-half-hour event that aired on February 15, 2015, celebrating four decades of the iconic comedy institution. While not technically "S1E1," it served as a career-spanning retrospective that brought together nearly every living era of the show's cast. The "Office Party" of the Century Despite the star power, the live broadcast faced

: Jerry Seinfeld fielded "audience questions" from a variety of stars, including Michael Douglas, Larry David, and even Sarah Palin. The Mixed Reviews