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Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E02: Malcolm McDowell/Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band (11/22/80)

May 26, 2026 • Two Pints Productions, Inc.

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The second episode of SNL Season 6 is one of the most infamous in the show's history, considered by many as one of the worst Saturday Night Live episodes of all time! Deremy and Thomas go over all the sketches to find out if all the criticism is legit or not as bad as people say!

Malcolm McDowell is the host for this episode with musical guest Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band—who give an infamous performance as well!

Sit back for the wild ride that is this episode!

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