The viewership numbers are in for the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, and it is good news for the comedy series. This special episode of Saturday Night Live celebrated the 50th year of the sketch comedy series, which originally debuted in October 1975. It featured the return of some of the most beloved SNL cast members, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Chevy Chase, and Kate McKinnon. In addition to these cast members, the special included celebrity guest appearances such as that of Meryl Streep and Pedro Pascal, who joined McKinnon for the virally popular “Close Encounter” sequel sketch.