Brett Kavanaugh Post-Game Cold Open: SNL took a step back with its Kavanaugh related cold open this week. This just felt lesser. Basically, we got a glimpse into the GOP senate's locker room, with a majority of the cast portraying various senators. Granted, Cecily Strong's Susan Collins impression was strong. Beyond that, this just fell a bit flat. (6.3)
Monologue: Awkwafina had a solid stand-up lite monologue, including a fitting tribute to Lucy Liu, the last Asian woman to host SNL. (7.5)
Late Night Battle: (7.2)
Emergency Alert (short): This is where SNL runs into a bit of a problem in dealing with the week's news. By the time they came to this, the whole emergency presidential alert business felt like old news. It doesn't help when you have late night shows that have already done bits on this (like Stephen Colbert smashing his phone). Being as it may, this was a solid effort. (7.5)
Cleopatra: (4.0)
Ted Cruz Rally (short): Now this was a good political sketch. Trying to recreate Beto's energetic rallies, we see Ted Cruz trying...and failing. Its just always a good time to mock Cruz. (8.0)
Weekend Update: Update continued discussing Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Alex Moffat and Mikey Day returned as Eric & Don Jr. It really doesn't mater what they're actually saying, just the physical comedy here is always a great time.
Pete Davidson returned again to discuss Kanye's post-show antics last week. (7.4)
So You're Willing To Date A Magician: (4.5)
Baby Shower: (4.3)
Pumpkin Patch (short): This short was something else. I wasn't sure where it was going to go, but all I'll say is that they sure committed. (7.6)
Film Panel: (7.0)
Overall, a lackluster SNL episode. This was more on the lack of material than it was the host. Awkwafina was present throughout the episode, but it was just the material that failed her. We'll see if SNL can pick it up next week to close out this opening stretch with Seth Meyers. (6.48)
Adam Driver: 7.33
Awkwafina: 6.48
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