David Schwimmer Reflects on Awkward 1995 SNL Hosting Experience

The actor revealed a scheduling mix-up led to tension with the show's writers and left him feeling unwelcome during his hosting debut.

David Schwimmer hosted Saturday Night Live in October 1995 during the early success of 'Friends' but faced a frosty reception from the writers' room.
A scheduling conflict with 'Friends' filming caused Schwimmer to arrive at SNL on Thursday instead of the customary Monday for hosts, a mistake he was unaware of at the time.
Schwimmer described the experience as 'traumatizing,' noting he felt unwelcome and confused by the writers' reactions throughout the week.
Years later, he learned that hosts were expected to arrive earlier in the week, a detail he says was never communicated to him.
Despite the awkward history, Schwimmer has been invited to SNL's upcoming 50th anniversary special in February 2025, though he remains unsure about attending.