Peacock's new docuseries has the massive task of defining a show that has defined culture for decades, as it peers into cast auditions, the writers room, the iconic cowbell sketch and the 1985-1986 season that almost canceled the show.

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Peacock released the first trailer for SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which features over 60 contributors reflecting on five decades of Saturday Night Live. The upcoming four-part docuseries is set to delve into the NBC sketch show's rich history, while also sharing never-before-seen footage.

There are books — the best of which is still “ Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live ” — and countless movies, including a 2010 documentary and a 2024 feature, both titled “Saturday Night,” and a slew of comedies derived from popular “SNL” sketches, notably “The Blues Brothers” and “ Wayne’s World .”

The four-part docuseries, Peacock said, will feature legendary cast members and alumni including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers and more.

Live" is celebrating 50 years with a new docuseries that will "honor" its legacy and cover "decades of SNL history." The four-part docuseries titled "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" will feature "over 60 contributors,

From Lorne Michaels’ return to fan-favorite sketches, this ‘SNL50’ celebrates 50 years of comedy history. The words are iconic: “Live from New York… it’s Saturday night!” Those words have been opening “Saturday Night Live” for 50 years.