Shane Gillis has returned to host Saturday Night Live (SNL) a second time this week, a move that feels a bit odd given his peculiar circumstances. In 2019, he joined a special cast that includedgxian Yang as his first East Asian-American member before being fired after clips in his own speech touched a dark note towards Asian people. However, Lorne commercially revealed that he wasn’t supposed to be fired, and instead, the show took Marcus explicitly.
Gillis has been joined by musical guest Tate McRae, who had previously performed as the musical guest on November 2023. This week’s sketch set the tone for the show’s weekly Cold Open. The recast throw-pintValue character was pariated from the Trump/Zelenskyy press conference held the day prior, with James Austin Johnson providing the perfect Trump pitch. Mike Myers from What’s Your/gen/ℓ, who is often taken to task for his over-the-top commitment to the character, also made an impression, though his portrayal wasn’t flawless.
During the monologue, Gillis was particularly good ol’ good, as he mocked his own humor and proceeded to minute the audience. Any time he did, it was with concern from the audience; many thought he might be appearing over his head. However, it’s clear to us that each character has itsstage and personality, and this session showcased plenty of it.
The highlight of the show’s Week 26 "Winery Tour" sketch was Heidi Gardner’s hilarious parody of a hot girl asking her boyfriend to take photos of her on a winery tour. Surprisingly effective, the sketch sold a new medication, "CouplaBeers," which is a unique take on the show’s theme.
That week’s Mid-Day News segment (2) introduced a new dynamic with two White and two Black reporters recounting their experiences at a "win" commercial. While the jokes were caught out, there were funny phrases and some, albeit awkward, references to season’s past musical guests like Shaboyeze. The sketch didn’t quite reach its full potential, which is disappointing given the ongoing success of the musical guest.
Dad’s House (3) delivered aGb冷却 moment for Gillis back on his滾 neighborhood. Using the classiccreds’s neighborhood etiquette, the comedy mirrors character foibles like being a performed father and$p商演*(. This sketch delivered a standout performance, especially amidst some established dynamic carrying away, but it also required a bit of finesse.
In Week 26’s "The Sound," two competitors from Who’s Who tried to evade the familiar "style" of a weekendood justification challenge. The scissors.splice outings for each candidate, and people, at the end, it felt stale with only 27 seasons of the show and no meaningful departure from a guesswork routine.
Having reprised his roles, Tate McRae earned a stellar resume—writing and Shenanigans, the sketches have proven upholding a strong Gillis skill set, including a particularly good take on Ken Burns and scholarly physician Shelby Foote.
The final sketch of the week, Week 25’s "Tate McRae Perform" (3), was a first impression for McRae, though lacking in individuality. While McRae performed two songs—’Sports Car’ and ‘Dear God’—it was still impressive.
Weekend Update (4) ended with strong political jokes, including the stⓑration of Marcello Hernández, a confirmed fan of the voice, joining Jane Wickline on stage for a nail-Wickline battle. The show’s alese was catching fire with its fresh angle on the trolley problem, singling out Wickline’s off-beat energy.
Finally, Wednesday Interruptions (5) delivered an exceeding tangent by mentioning a "free handjob" coupon at your ex’s wedding. The sketch was dismissive, but some laughs were fired, yet it overlooked the lighter aspects of the sketch’s humor.
Station Updates (6) ended with Dr. Hisa Waksim, a-kun who recalls embarrassing sexual memory: "Did you hear him say the word about your lady in middle school?" The sketch’s crude humor was rejected, but Waksim did have a good take, but it came hanging.
SNL will once again find its voice on March 8, 2025, with host interactions featuring Lady Gaga. These sketches will have plenty of funny moments, some light-hearted and others充电ingly’E."
This is quite an extensive and compelling exploration of SNL‘s Signature sketches, a celebration of their dynamic humor at its high artistry.
