The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms by Dave Itzkoff

This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.

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What the Dickens? Will Ferrell Plays Ghost of Epstein on ‘S.N.L.’ Season Finale by Dave Itzkoff

Ferrell, the “Saturday Night Live” alum, appears with James Austin Johnson as President Trump in a sendup of “A Christmas Carol.” Paul McCartney provides the music.

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On ‘S.N.L.’, Brett Kavanaugh, Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth Walk Into a Bar by Dave Itzkoff

Matt Damon and Aziz Ansari return to roles they have played on “Saturday Night Live” alongside Colin Jost, in an episode hosted by Damon.

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'S.N.L.,' With Colman Domingo, Takes Aim at Artemis II, Melania Trump and the war in Iran by Dave Itzkoff

"Saturday Night Live" also satirized the Artemis II space mission in an episode hosted by Colman Domingo, while "S.N.L. UK" joined in lampooning Melania Trump.

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On 'S.N.L.,' Bondi Boasts of Being 'First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General' by Dave Itzkoff

Ashley Padilla was both Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem on "Saturday Night Live," with Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy. Jack Black and Jack White were host and musical guest.

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Why Are We in Iran? On 'S.N.L.', Pete Hegseth Has the Answer: 'I Don't Know' by Dave Itzkoff

Harry Styles is host and musical guest, while James Austin Johnson and Colin Jost cement their duo as President Trump and his defense secretary on "Saturday Night Live."

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On 'S.N.L.', Pete Hegseth Says Iran 'Isn't a War, It's a Situationship' by Dave Itzkoff

Colin Jost added to his airtime playing Hegseth, the defense secretary, in the opening of a "Saturday Night Live" broadcast hosted by Ryan Gosling.

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Connor Storrie Hosts "S.N.L.," and His "Heated Rivalry" Love Makes a Cameo by Dave Itzkoff

With Connor Storrie of "Heated Rivalry" hosting, this weekend's "Saturday Night Live" featured cameos by U.S. Olympic hockey stars.

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On 'S.N.L.,' Tom Homan's Advice to ICE: 'Don't Get Filmed' by Dave Itzkoff

The "Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson plays the border czar who was tasked with reorienting ICE agents in Minneapolis, replacing their ousted commander.

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'S.N.L.': The Big Winner of the First Trump Awards? Guess Who. by Dave Itzkoff

A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week's "Saturday Night Live" broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of "One Battle After Another."

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S.N.L.: The Big Winner of the First Trump Awards? Guess Who by Dave Itzkoff

A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week's "Saturday Night Live" broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of "One Battle After Another."

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On 'S.N.L.,' Trump Recaps his Recent 'Legal-ish' Activities by Dave Itzkoff

The first episode of 2026, hosted by Finn Wolfhard of "Stranger Things," satirized that hit Netflix series and conjured a Harry Potter reboot à la "Heated Rivalry."

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On 'S.N.L.': Bowen Yang's Farewell and Ariana Grande by Dave Itzkoff

Hosted by Ariana Grande and featuring Cher as its musical guest, the show had plenty of holiday tunes and a satirical greeting from President Trump.

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On 'Saturday Night Live,' President Trump Blows Up a Familiar Sleigh by Dave Itzkoff

Josh O'Connor hosted this week's episode, which satirized an airborne news conference and also featured a pair of very sensitive male strippers.

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Colin Jost Plays Pete Hegseth on 'S.N.L.' to Explain 'Operation Kill Everybody' by Dave Itzkoff

Jost appeared as the Defense Secretary in a rare role away from the Weekend Update desk while Melissa McCarthy hosted for the first time since 2017.

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Epstein Files Dominate "S.N.L.," With the Help of Will Forte's MacGruber by Dave Itzkoff

The Epstein files played a prominent role in this episode hosted by Glen Powell, while Will Forte returned to play his fan-favorite character MacGruber.

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On 'S.N.L.,' Trump Sidesteps Calamities and Unconscious Visitor by Dave Itzkoff

Nikki Glaser hosted this "Saturday Night Live" episode, while Pete Davidson returned to update viewers on the boat he bought with Colin Jost.

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'S.N.L.' Holds Its Own Debate of New York City Mayoral Hopefuls by Dave Itzkoff

Andrew Cuomo (Miles Teller, the host), duked it out with Zohran Mamdani (Ramy Youssef) and Curtis Sliwa (Shane Gillis). George Santos was back with a confession.

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On 'Saturday Night Live,' a Milestone for Domingo by Dave Itzkoff

Marcello Hernández's viral character kicked off an episode hosted by Sabrina Carpenter, while President Trump visited a most unlikely podcast.

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'S.N.L.' Trots Out Amy Poehler and Tina Fey for a Senate Judiciary Grilling by Dave Itzkoff

Now, it truly has been 50 years since the show's debut, and that was celebrated with a few more surprises, including cameos by Charli XCX and Seth Meyers.

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On the 'S.N.L.' Season Premiere, Trump Warns: 'Daddy's Watching' by Dave Itzkoff

And the show's host, Bad Bunny, is just what the president and his ICE posse will be looking for at the Super Bowl.

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Zach Cherry on 'Severance' and His First Emmy Nomination by Dave Itzkoff

The actor's improv background makes him more comfortable in comedy, but his performance in this twisty sci-fi mystery brought his first Emmy nomination.

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'S.N.L.' Celebrates 50 Years With Star-Studded Prime-Time Special by Dave Itzkoff

Stage and audience alike at Studio 8H were packed with cast, alumni and other celebrities in a night that was in turns sweet and self-satirizing.

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How to Watch the 'S.N.L.' 50th Anniversary Special by Dave Itzkoff

The venerable sketch show is throwing itself a big star-studded party on Sunday night. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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'S.N.L.' Weekend Update: An Oral History of 50 Seasons by Dave Itzkoff

The news parody has launched comedy careers and courted controversy. Here, Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, Tina Fey, Michael Che and others recount its influential history.

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