SNL came back after a week off for Thanksgiving. How would they start this final 3 week stretch before the holiday break? Onto the review
Classroom Cold Open: It seems anytime "Trump" is in the cold open, the real thing is going to be angrily tweeting about it. In this case it was about how in security meetings Trump couldn't stop......tweeting. Sort of ironic, isn't it? Alec Badlwin as Trump RTs random teenagers and other miscellaneous shady characters in this cold open, while Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway tries to bridge the gap with him. Even better was Steve Bannon emerging as the grim reaper. (7.5)
Monologue: (6.0)
High School Theater Showcase: I wasn't sure whether we'd be seeing this recurring sketch without Taran Killam, but here it was, without missing a beat. It doesn't matter the material, this sketch just seems to always hit. Its how they deliver the lines that makes this great, like Aidy Bryant during her "aids" monologue, making a somewhat salient point before heading out of bounds. (8.5)
The Christmas Candle (short): From the early 90s music video lay-out, to the ever true premise of the "gift you have to give away", this short was incredibly relateable. It seems an easy and out gift for the holiday season....when you're plain out of ideas, is indeed a candle. Now some may find that they have a family member who is mildly obsessed with...oh, say Yankee Candles, but this idea of the perfect "idk" gift is so so accurate. (7.7)
Posters: (7.0)
The Hunt For Hil (short): A popular meme on twitter has been pictures of Hillary Clinton in the woods near her Chappaqua house, so this premise was really creative. It was sort of depressing in a sense though, as the host says their goal is to "find her, trap her...and thank her". (8.5)
(Shawn Mendes): (8.6)
Weekend Update: The first update guest saw Leslie Jones talking about Women's satisfaction. This was one of the first times that she actually broke during her annual appearances.
Vanessa Bayer then showed up as Rachel from Friends. Man is this ever a good impression, cutaways and all (which always baffles Jost). Then in a surprise, Jennifer Aniston showed up to confront Vanessa's impression. (7.5)
Cleaning Crew: (6.5)
Film Screening: It looks like Kate's "Debette Gouldry" character is going to be recurring. (8.0)
Wells For Boys (ad): Much like Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Diego calls home" sketch, this was a nice subtle take on politics. Emma is especially great as the mother here, with the way she whispers how her son is whispering "a secret" into the well. That, and her rant to the brother who doesn't get it. (8.8)
(Shawn Mendes): (6.7)
Nativity Scene: (7.0)
A 3-time host now, Emma Stone is one of those people who was meant for SNL. She just fits right into any role, committing to everyone no matter what. A perfect host is one you could easily envision being among the cast (think Justin Timberlake or Alec Baldwin), and Emma Stone is becoming close to that group. (7.56)
Dave Chappelle: 8.83
Tom Hanks: 8.03
Lin Manuel Miranda: 7.74
Emma Stone: 7.56
Margot Robbie: 7.38
Kristen Wiig: 7.09
Emily Blunt: 7.07
Benedict Cumberbatch: 6.60
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