Ugh. Seriously SNL? We’re getting this overhyped Fowlie/O’Sullivan TikTok pandering dreck right out of the gate? Something always felt creepy seeing a sketch that’s targeting mega pop stars’ fanbases written by a duo 20+ years older than them, but I digress. I see, so this sketch has now “graduated” from later in the night to the cold open spot? Does Lorne think this is a new Wayne’s World or something? or is Bowen being absent tonight (at least from the live show) canceled out plans for a Trump/Santos (shudder) cold open?
October 11, 2025 – Amy Poehler / Role Model (S51 E2)
I figured the show would be parodying the fiasco Bondi hearing. On its own, it's ripe for mockery. Also, I believe this is our first Congress-centric cold open since halfway through season 49. After that GOP members meeting at a bar open when Shane Gillis first hosted. Feels somewhat odd seeing JAJ playing another politician other than the President. I like his Senator Grassley voice here.
October 4, 2025 – Bad Bunny / Doja Cat (S51 E1)
Sweet seeing Jeremy Culhane being the very first cast member opening the season, especially before he is even credited in the montage. That ridiculous Trump/Hegseth meeting with the generals seems like a decent way to open the season, alongside I’m sure some government shutdown mentions. A good no-nonsense general performance from Jeremy. I thought Colin playing Hegseth last season was a fun one-time thing for his potential goodbye, but he is now playing him regularly? I won’t be surprised if some big names turned down a cameo to open the season with him for clicks.