What is snl season 9?

SNL (Saturday Night Live) Season 9 was broadcasted from October 8, 1983, to May 12, 1984, on NBC. The season had a total of 20 episodes. The season featured a new cast of comedians, including Jim Belushi, Billy Crystal, Mary Gross, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Gary Kroeger, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Harry Shearer, Martin Short, and Pamela Stephenson. Eddie Murphy returned for his fourth season as a cast member, becoming one of the most prominent performers of the show.

The season was noted for its political satire, with guest appearances from politicians such as President Ronald Reagan, Vice President George H.W. Bush, and Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale. The season also featured musical guests such as David Bowie, The Pretenders, The Kinks, and Paul Simon.

Notable sketches from the season include Eddie Murphy's iconic recurring character, Buckwheat, and the "Synchronized Swimmers" sketch featuring Martin Short and Harry Shearer. The season received mixed reviews from critics but was celebrated as a success overall, with high ratings and several Emmy nominations.