Synopsis
The twenty-second season began on September 28, 1996 and ended on May 17, 1997 with 20 episodes in all. Many changes happened before the start of the season. David Koechner and Nancy Walls were both let go after one season with the show. David Spade left the show on his own terms. This season is also notable for the people who hosted. Seven of the twenty hosts were former cast members. They included Dana Carvey, Robert Downey, Jr., Phil Hartman, Chris Rock and Martin Short. Chevy Chase and Mike Myers would host later in the season. This would mark Chase's final time hosting before getting banned.
Season 22 aired between 28 Sep 1996 and 17 May 1997, 20 episodes.
Episodes
E01
Tom Hanks/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
28 Sep 1996
E02
Lisa Kudrow/Sheryl Crow
05 Oct 1996
E03
Bill Pullman/New Edition
19 Oct 1996
E04
Dana Carvey/Dr. Dre
26 Oct 1996
E05
Chris Rock/The Wallflowers
02 Nov 1996
E06
Robert Downey Jr./Fiona Apple
16 Nov 1996
E07
Phil Hartman/Bush
23 Nov 1996
E08
Martin Short/No Doubt
07 Dec 1996
E09
Rosie O'Donnell/Whitney Houston
14 Dec 1996
E10
Kevin Spacey/Beck
11 Jan 1997
E11
David Alan Grier/Snoop Doggy Dogg
18 Jan 1997
E12
Neve Campbell/David Bowie
08 Feb 1997
E13
Chevy Chase/Live
15 Feb 1997
E14
Alec Baldwin/Tina Turner
22 Feb 1997
E15
Sting/Veruca Salt
15 Mar 1997
E16
Mike Myers/Aerosmith
22 Mar 1997
E17
Rob Lowe/Spice Girls
12 Apr 1997
E18
Pamela Lee/Rollins Band
19 Apr 1997
E19
John Goodman/Jewel
10 May 1997
E20
Jeff Goldblum/En Vogue
17 May 1997