“Saturday Night Live” has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975, offering a blend of comedy sketches, political satire, and live musical performances. With its nearly 50-year run, choosing the 13 best sketches is a Herculean task given the treasure trove of iconic moments the show has produced. Nonetheless, here’s a homage to some of the most memorable “SNL” sketches that have left indelible marks on pop culture.

1.More Cowbell (2000)- A behind-the-scenes look at the recording of Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” where Christopher Walken, playing a music producer, demands more cowbell from Will Ferrell’s character.

2.Matt Foley: Motivational Speaker (1993) – Chris Farley’s portrayal of an over-the-top, down-on-his-luck motivational speaker living “in a van down by the river” became an instant classic.

3.Celebrity Jeopardy! (Multiple Episodes) – Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek tries to manage the likes of Sean Connery (Darrell Hammond), Burt Reynolds (Norm Macdonald), and other celebrities in these hilariously dysfunctional game show spoofs.

4.Wayne’s World (Multiple Episodes) – Mike Myers and Dana Carvey star as Wayne and Garth in this sketch-turned-movie about two metalheads hosting a public-access television show.

5.Lazy Sunday (2005) – Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell rap about cupcakes and “The Chronicles of Narnia” in this digital short, which was one of the first viral videos on the then-nascent YouTube.

6.Schweddy Balls (1998) – Alec Baldwin guests on a deliciously innuendo-filled NPR cooking show segment featuring Pete Schweddy’s unique holiday treat.

7.David S. Pumpkins (2016) – Tom Hanks’ oddball character with a pumpkin-themed suit instantly became an enigma and a Halloween favorite alongside his dancing skeleton sidekicks.

8.Black Jeopardy! (Multiple Episodes) – These sketches skillfully juxtapose cultural differences through the classic game show format, often with surprising common ground and understanding.

9.Rosanna Rosannadanna (1977-1980) – Gilda Radner plays this brash character who eventually goes off-topic with personal stories and bizarre life advice during her appearances on “Weekend Update.”

10.Debbie Downer (2004-2013) – Rachel Dratch’s portrayal of Debbie illustrates how one person’s gloomy worldview can bring down any social gathering—complete with a wah-wah trombone sound effect.

11.Opera Man (1991-1995) – Adam Sandler serenades the news through operatic performances that both mock and educate his audiences in equal measure.

12.Land Shark (1975-1979) – Chevy Chase voices a clever shark that manages to fool apartment-dwellers into opening their doors for him, playing off the fear surrounding “Jaws.”

13.Sarah Palin / Hillary Clinton Address The Nation (2008) – Tina Fey’s impression of Sarah Palin alongside Amy Poehler’s Hillary Clinton offered comedic relief during the politically charged 2008 election cycle and became synonymous with Fey’s career.

This list barely scratches the surface of ‘SNL’s’ comedic legacy but reflects some of the most loved sketches that have made audiences laugh for decades across generations.