To understand Season 11, one must understand the state of Saturday Night Live in 1985. The show was coming off a disastrous few years. Following the departure of the original cast and the subsequent exit of Eddie Murphy, the show had entered a creative dark age. The "Ebersol Era" (Seasons 6 through 10) had struggled to find a consistent voice. By the end of Season 10, the ratings were abysmal, and the network was seriously considering pulling the plug.
He became the season's breakout star with characters like Master Thespian and the pathological liar Tommy Flanagan ("That's the ticket!"). Saturday Night Live - SNL - Complete Seasons 11...
Currently, your best bet for viewing is via digital purchase on Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV , or Peacock . The Peacock streaming service has done a remarkable job restoring the original broadcasts, though some musical performances remain truncated. For physical media enthusiasts, check secondary markets (eBay, specialty DVD retailers) for the 2007 DVD release titled Saturday Night Live: The Complete 11th Season (1985-1986) . Note that these discs are Region 1 (North America) and are considered collectors' items, often selling for upwards of $75-$120. To understand Season 11, one must understand the