January 29, 2022 – Willem Dafoe / Katy Perry (S47 E12)

Cold Opening - Russian Disinformation Quite the topical open especially with the news regarding a probable invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Surprisingly, SNL managed to parody and satirizes Biden’s administration without being pandering or throwing the towel in trying to make fun of him. Yet, I’m still waiting for some harsh digs at VP Harris …

November 23, 2019 – Will Ferrell / King Princess (S45 E7) [THROWBACK REVIEW]

Immediate Pre-show Thoughts:- This episode means a lot to me personally, as it is, to this date, the first and only time I ever attended an SNL episode, even though I was in the dress rehearsal. This review is written partly as an response to Jesse’ very generous offer when he reviewed the all-timer Adam …

January 15, 2022 – Ariana DeBose / Bleachers (S47 E10)

Immediate Mid-Season Thoughts:- I’m gonna try to get some things off my chest here, some confessions, predictions, and hopes for the second half. As I’m writing this, it’s around 8:51 PM eastern. So, only hours before the live show begins. First of all, I do think the season overall is pretty good, judging from the …

October 2-December 11, 2021 – CFT Pieces (S47 E1-8)

Immediate Pre-Review Thoughts:- The segments that will be reviewed here will not factor into the official average of the episodes, nor the increase or decrease of Update’s rating. Although, each of the rated segments here, either in getting panned or lavishly praised will be eventually added into my end-of-the-season rankings, both the highlights & lowlights …

December 18, 2021 – Paul Rudd / (no musical guest) (S47 E9)

Cold Opening - Five-Timers Ah, seeing Tom Hanks here is reminding of how much I loved his hosting stint from 42. I would rank it third behind Adam’s 45 and Mulaney’s 44. It’s so obvious that this was recorded earlier. Pretty eerie silence right now; it feels so surreal seeing this legendary studio empty, yet …

November 20, 2021 – Simu Liu / Saweetie (S47 E7) 

Cold Opening - Justice W/Judge Jeanine Ok, the first cold open was good thanks to James & Alex’s performances, yet we didn’t need another Judge Jeanine cold open after just having one. Due to Kate’s absence, they’re having this setting clearly instead of having Kate’s Laura Ingraham having Trump on. Surprised to see them discuss …

November 6, 2021 – Kieran Culkin / Ed Sheeran (S47 E5) 

Cold Opening - Justice W/Judge Jeanine I thought this tired impression was retired with Cecily’s ”swan song” from the finale of last season. And, yes, don’t kid yourself she obviously wanted to leave, but I guess having a horrendous last season wasn’t the best way for her to go out. A solid Jeanine Pirro impression …