12 of the most controversial 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of all time

This sketch was accused of making light of domestic abuse.NBC

• Some "Saturday Night Live" sketches have earned cult followings, but the show has produced some highly controversial sketches throughout its 45 years, as well.
• Some sketches haven't aged well, like when Chevy Chase used the n-word or when Chris Farley joked about his weight.
• In other sketches, "SNL" was accused of making light of serious issues like domestic abuse and sexual assault.
• The new season of the show starts on Saturday, October 3.

Over the course of "Saturday Night Live's" history, some sketches have earned cult followings and can be viewed as the pinnacle of comedy. But there are some sketches in its backlog that the show may wish to forget.

Throughout the show's 45 years, there have been times when sketches have been accidentally insensitive. Other skits have been criticized for making light of domestic abuse, for poking fun at sexual assault, or for body shaming.

Keep reading to learn more about the "Saturday Night Live" sketches that haven't aged well.