Top 75 Breaking Character Moments on Saturday Night Live

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Andy Hammersmith

When comedy goes perfectly wrong! Join us as we count down the most hilarious moments when SNL cast members couldn't hold it together. From Ryan Gosling's alien abduction fits to Jimmy Fallon's infamous giggles, these breaking character moments have become as legendary as the sketches themselves. Our countdown includes Stefon's Halloween recommendations, Matt Foley's motivational speech, Debbie Downer at Disney World, More Cowbell with Christopher Walken, Lisa from Temecula shaking the table, and many more unforgettable SNL moments where the cast simply couldn't keep a straight face. Which comedic crack-up was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #75: Maybelline
  • #74: Tenement Museum
  • #73: Short Term Memory Loss Theater
  • #72: Cut for Time: Cast List
  • #71: Sandler Family Reunion
  • #70: VP Debate 2024 Cold Open
  • #69: Locker Room Motivation
  • #68: Professor Morton's Mistake
  • #67: Lisa from Temecula: Wedding
  • #66: Iranian Film
  • #65: Matt Foley: Scaring Kids Straight in Prison
  • #64: Erin Brockovich
  • #63: Tiny Ass Bag
  • #62: Cut for Time: Coal Miners
  • #61: Henrietta & The Fugitive
  • #60: Football Party
  • #59: Renaldo & Alexi
  • #58: Barnes and Noble Firing
  • #57: Space Emperor
  • #56: Baby Hippo Moo Deng on Fame
  • #55: Weekend Update: Field Correspondent Sarah Sherman Gives an SNL Studio Tour
  • #54: Breaking Into the Central Park Zoo Polar Bear Cage
  • #53: Expedition
  • #52: Aquarium Repairmen
  • #51: Rookie Cop
  • #50: Trauma Support Group
  • #49: Church on Vacation
  • #48: One Uppers
  • #47: Lisa from Temecula: Sports Bar
  • #46: George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush Go Hunting
  • #45: New Wife
  • #44: Doctor
  • #43: Diner Lobster
  • #42: Apple Picking Ad
  • #41: Uncle Ben
  • #40: The Barry Gibb Talk Show: 2024 Election
  • #39: Weekend Update: Smokery Farms
  • #38: Chris Farley as Bennett Brauer
  • #37: Birthday Party
  • #36: Pepper Boy
  • #35: Royal Family Doctor
  • #34: The Sensitive Drill Sergeant
  • #33: Cut for Time: Gus Chiggins, Old Prospector
  • #32: Zagat's with Hank & Beverly Gelfand: Anniversary
  • #31: Dr. Beaman's Office: Test Results
  • #30: Gift Wrap
  • #29: Beavis and Butt-Head
  • #28: Maine Justice with Jamie Foxx
  • #27: Another Close Encounter
  • #26: Benihana
  • #25: New Girlfriend
  • #24: Hollywood Dish with Scarlett Johansson
  • #23: Lisa from Temecula
  • #22: The Barry Gibb Talk Show: Bee Gees Singers
  • #21: The Californians: Stuart Has Cancer
  • #20: Girlfriends Game Night
  • #19: Stefon & Shy
  • #18: Simon's Dreidel" b/w "Menorah in the Window
  • #17: Fernando's Hideaway with Hulk Hogan & Mr. T
  • #16: Scared Straight
  • #15: Kissing Family
  • #14: Family Feud Celebrity Edition: NBC vs CBS
  • #13: Frankenstein's Monster Cracks Up
  • #12: Donnie's Party
  • #11: Career Day
  • #10: Close Encounter
  • #9: Super Showcase Spokesmodels
  • #8: The Love-ahs with Barbara and Dave
  • #7: Right to Extreme Stupidity
  • #6: Debbie Downer: Disney World
  • #5: Cork Soakers
  • #4: €œMatt Foley: Van Down By The River
  • #3: Jeffrey's
  • #2: More Cowbell
  • #1: Stefon on Halloween

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