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" Saturday Night Live " is in its 45th season: The show ' s Feb. 29 episode kicked off with a mock press conference on the coronavirus, with host John Mulaney as Joe Biden, Beck Bennett as Mike Pence, and Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren. No credit Caption Override
"Saturday Night Live" is in its 45th season: The show's Feb. 29 episode kicked off with a mock press conference on the coronavirus, with host John Mulaney as Joe Biden, Beck Bennett as Mike Pence, and Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren.
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Jake Gyllenhaal made a guest appearance Feb 29. as a guy who travels in pajamas during a sketch that was a musical ode to LaGuardia Airport.
Jake Gyllenhaal made a guest appearance Feb 29. as a guy who travels in pajamas during a sketch that was a musical ode to LaGuardia Airport. 
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' Weekend Update ' anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che joked about the Democratic primary.
 'Weekend Update' anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che joked about the Democratic primary.
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Larry David (who plays Bernie Sanders), Rachel Dratch (Amy Klobuchar), musical guest David Byrne, host John Mulaney, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Fred Armisen say goodnight on the Feb. 29 episode, the first ' SNL ' to ever air on a Leap Day.
Larry David (who plays Bernie Sanders), Rachel Dratch (Amy Klobuchar), musical guest David Byrne, host John Mulaney, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Fred Armisen say goodnight on the Feb. 29 episode, the first 'SNL' to ever air on a Leap Day.
 
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Host RuPaul delivered the introductory monologue for " Saturday Night Live " on Feb. 8, 2020. Scroll through to see moments from the show ' s season 45.
Host RuPaul delivered the introductory monologue for "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 8, 2020. Scroll through to see moments from the show's season 45.
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The "New Hampshire Debate" cold open for "SNL" on Feb. 8, 2020, included, from left, Bowen Yang as Andrew Yang, Colin Jost as Pete Buttigieg, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, Jason Sudeikis as Joe Biden, Larry David as Bernie Sanders, Pete Davidson as Tom Steyer, and Rachel Dratch as Amy Klobuchar.
The "New Hampshire Debate" cold open for "SNL" on Feb. 8, 2020, included, from left, Bowen Yang as Andrew Yang, Colin Jost as Pete Buttigieg, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, Jason Sudeikis as Joe Biden, Larry David as Bernie Sanders, Pete Davidson as Tom Steyer, and Rachel Dratch as Amy Klobuchar.
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Musical guest Justin Bieber performs Feb. 8, 2020.
Musical guest Justin Bieber performs Feb. 8, 2020.
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Weekend Update anchor Michael Che talks to Cecily Strong as Cathy Anne on Feb. 8, 2020.
Weekend Update anchor Michael Che talks to Cecily Strong as Cathy Anne on Feb. 8, 2020.
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From left, Larry David, musical guest Justin Bieber, host RuPaul, Rachel Dratch and Jason Sudeikis during the credits on Feb. 8, 2020
From left, Larry David, musical guest Justin Bieber, host RuPaul, Rachel Dratch and Jason Sudeikis during the credits on Feb. 8, 2020
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With Adam Driver back as "Saturday Night Live" host for the first show of 2020 and "Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker" still in theaters, a sequel to "Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base" was a no-brainer.
With Adam Driver back as "Saturday Night Live" host for the first show of 2020 and "Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker" still in theaters, a sequel to "Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base" was a no-brainer.
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This time, instead of playing a low-level radar tech, Kylo Ren went in disguise as Randy the intern. And like every intern, he botched the boss' drink order (and then killed the admiral who yelled at him for it.)
This time, instead of playing a low-level radar tech, Kylo Ren went in disguise as Randy the intern. And like every intern, he botched the boss' drink order (and then killed the admiral who yelled at him for it.)
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Driver's voice went even lower than usual during "Slow," a romance jam.
Driver's voice went even lower than usual during "Slow," a romance jam.
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Musical guest Halsey played the target of their affection in the "Slow" video.
Musical guest Halsey played the target of their affection in the "Slow" video.
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Jon Lovitz plays Alan Dershowitz and Kate McKinnon as the Devil during the "Dershowitz Argues for Trump" Cold Open.
Jon Lovitz plays Alan Dershowitz and Kate McKinnon as the Devil during the "Dershowitz Argues for Trump" Cold Open.
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The last show of the 2019 season was a star-studded affair: Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock appeared during host Eddie Murphy's Monologue on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.
The last show of the 2019 season was a star-studded affair: Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock appeared during host Eddie Murphy's Monologue on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.
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Lizzo closed out Season 45 with her songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell."
Lizzo closed out Season 45 with her songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell."
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Eddie Murphy brought back his chatacter Gumby during Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che.
Eddie Murphy brought back his chatacter Gumby during Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che.
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Host Eddie Murphy also revisited his character Mr. Robinson in a memorable "SNL" sketch.
Host Eddie Murphy also revisited his character Mr. Robinson in a memorable "SNL" sketch.
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Host Scarlett Johansson opened her show with a monologue featuring Michael Che and her real-life fiance Colin Jost.
Host Scarlett Johansson opened her show with a monologue featuring Michael Che and her real-life fiance Colin Jost.
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Michael Che interviews Baby Yoda, played by Kyle Mooney, during "Weekend Update."
Michael Che interviews Baby Yoda, played by Kyle Mooney, during "Weekend Update."
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Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway and Beck Bennett as George Conway talk about their marriage in counseling.
Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway and Beck Bennett as George Conway talk about their marriage in counseling.
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Musical guest Niall Horan performs.
Musical guest Niall Horan performs.
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"SNL" took on the recent NATO summit with Jimmy Fallon as Justin Trudeau, Paul Rudd as Emmanuel Macron, and James Corden as Boris Johnson gossiping about President Trump in the NATO cafeteria.
"SNL" took on the recent NATO summit with Jimmy Fallon as Justin Trudeau, Paul Rudd as Emmanuel Macron, and James Corden as Boris Johnson gossiping about President Trump in the NATO cafeteria.
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Host Jennifer Lopez did a kick line with The Rockettes during her "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
Host Jennifer Lopez did a kick line with The Rockettes during her "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
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Lopez changed into her iconic Versace dress on stage during the monologue.
Lopez changed into her iconic Versace dress on stage during the monologue.
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" Saturday Night Live " spoofed the latest Democratic Debate with Larry David as Bernie Sanders, Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and host Will Ferrell as Tom Steyer.
"Saturday Night Live" spoofed the latest Democratic Debate with Larry David as Bernie Sanders, Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and host Will Ferrell as Tom Steyer.
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Will Ferrell spent his monologue trying (and failing) to hide his excitement about seeing Ryan Reynolds in the audience.
Will Ferrell spent his monologue trying (and failing)  to hide his excitement about seeing Ryan Reynolds in the audience.
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Former ' SNL ' cast member Tracy Morgan joined host Will Ferrell onstage.
Former 'SNL' cast member Tracy Morgan joined host Will Ferrell onstage.
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In an earlier episode, Jon Hamm guest starred as Ambassador William B. Taylor, Jr. with Cecily Strong as Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in an opening send-up of the impeachment hearings.
In an earlier episode, Jon Hamm guest starred as Ambassador William B. Taylor, Jr. with Cecily Strong as Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in an opening send-up of the impeachment hearings.
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Host Harry Styles took a musical interlude during his "SNL" monologue.
Host Harry Styles took a musical interlude during his "SNL" monologue.
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Aidy Bryant played Joan, a dog owner whose dog transforms into Harry Styles in a dream sequence.
Aidy Bryant played Joan, a dog owner whose dog transforms into Harry Styles in a dream sequence.
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Harry Styles was also the show ' s musical guest, performing " Lights Up.
Harry Styles was also the show's musical guest, performing "Lights Up.
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Kate McKinnon played Elizabeth Warren in the opening of the Nov. 2 episode of NBC ' s ' Saturday Night Live ' as the presidential hopeful hit the campaign trail to talk to voters in Iowa.
Kate McKinnon played Elizabeth Warren in the opening of the  Nov. 2 episode of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' as the presidential hopeful hit the campaign trail to talk to voters in Iowa.
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Host Kristen Stewart starred in a sketch as a woman who gets help from a language app to learn how to talk to kids.
Host Kristen Stewart starred in a sketch as a woman who gets help from a language app to learn how to talk to kids.
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Cecily Strong served as a canine translator, alongside Kellyanne Conway (Kate McKinnon), during a press conference in which Conan, a highly trained military dog, answered questions about a recent ISIS raid.
Cecily Strong served as a canine translator, alongside Kellyanne Conway (Kate McKinnon), during a press conference in which Conan, a highly trained military dog, answered questions about a recent ISIS raid.
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Alec Baldwin was joined by " SNL " alum Fred Armisen (left) as Turkish President Erdogan and Darrell Hammond (center) reprising his Bill Clinton impression for a cold open poking fun at Trump ' s rallies.
Alec Baldwin was joined by "SNL" alum Fred Armisen (left) as Turkish President Erdogan and Darrell Hammond (center) reprising his Bill Clinton impression for a cold open poking fun at Trump's rallies.
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Host Chance the Rapper was joined by Heidi Gardner, Melissa Villase ñ or and Kyle Mooney to sing about his love for Chicago, the Second City, with other second-best things that he preferred.
Host Chance the Rapper was joined by Heidi Gardner, Melissa Villaseñor and Kyle Mooney to sing about his love for Chicago, the Second City, with other second-best things that he preferred.
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Cecily Strong and Chance the Rapper take off during a free-flying skit that caused cast members to break up laughing during the sketch.
Cecily Strong and Chance the Rapper take off during a free-flying skit that caused cast members to break up laughing during the sketch.
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Alex Moffat and Mikey Day returned to SNL " Weekend Update " as brothers Eric and Donald Trump Jr.
Alex Moffat and Mikey Day returned to SNL "Weekend Update" as brothers Eric and Donald Trump Jr.
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More guest stars were pulled in along with " SNL " regulars for its Oct. 12 sendup of the Democratic town halls about LGBTQ issues. The cast included Colin Jost as Pete Buttigieg, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Juli á n Castro, Chris Redd as Cory Booker, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, Woody Harrelson as Joe Biden, Alex Moffat as Anderson Cooper and Billy Porter as himself, playing the event ' s host.
More guest stars were pulled in along with "SNL" regulars for its Oct. 12 sendup of the Democratic town halls about LGBTQ issues. The cast included Colin Jost as Pete Buttigieg, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Julián Castro, Chris Redd as Cory Booker, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, Woody Harrelson as Joe Biden, Alex Moffat as Anderson Cooper and Billy Porter as himself, playing the event's host.
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Host David Harbour took on the origin story of Oscar the Grouch in a parody of the movie " Joker, " as Harbour explored the sinister origins of the grouch who likes trash.
Host David Harbour took on the origin story of Oscar the Grouch in a parody of the movie "Joker," as Harbour explored the sinister origins of the grouch who likes trash.
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The sketch also featured Alex Moffat and Mikey Day as Bert and his murdered roommate, Ernie...
The sketch also featured Alex Moffat and Mikey Day as Bert and his murdered roommate, Ernie...
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...and Melissa Villase ñ or as a criminal version of Elmo.
...and Melissa Villaseñor as a criminal version of Elmo.
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Harbour also used his monologue to take a tour of the backstage area of " SNL, " which had turned into an upside-down-world version of the show.
Harbour also used his monologue to take a tour of the backstage area of "SNL," which had turned into an upside-down-world version of the show.
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Matthew Broderick (standing) made a guest appearance as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with (from left) Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani, Beck Bennett as Mike Pence and Aidy Bryant as Bill Barr.
Matthew Broderick (standing) made a guest appearance as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with (from left) Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani, Beck Bennett as Mike Pence and Aidy Bryant as Bill Barr.
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Host Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, and Alex Moffat host a news-show battle of black vs. white, with perp descriptions that subverted expectations of race.
Host Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, and Alex Moffat host a news-show battle of black vs. white, with perp descriptions that subverted expectations of race.
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Waller-Bridge also played a contestant in a parody of the British reality show " Love Island.
Waller-Bridge also played a contestant in a parody of the British reality show "Love Island.
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Musical guest Taylor Swift performs her song, " Lover.
Musical guest Taylor Swift performs her song, "Lover.
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" Saturday Night Live " opened its 45th season with the return of Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump. Baldwin ' s Trump talked to several people about the impeachment inquiry, including Rudy Giuliani, Vice President Mike Pence and Kanye West telling him they can ' t be friends anymore.
"Saturday Night Live" opened its 45th season with the return of Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump. Baldwin's Trump talked to several people about the impeachment inquiry, including Rudy Giuliani, Vice President Mike Pence and Kanye West telling him they can't be friends anymore.
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Host Woody Harrelson (center) took on Vice President Joe Biden along with Larry David as Sen. Bernie Sanders (left) and Maya Rudolph as Sen. Kamala Harris (right) in a presidential debate.
Host Woody Harrelson (center) took on Vice President Joe Biden along with Larry David as Sen. Bernie Sanders (left) and Maya Rudolph as Sen. Kamala Harris (right) in a presidential debate.
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Aidy Bryant (center) laughed after a wardrobe snafu leading to this entire " Inside the Beltway " sketch breaking down for a moment.
Aidy Bryant (center) laughed after a wardrobe snafu leading to this entire "Inside the Beltway" sketch breaking down for a moment.
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Alex Moffat and Cecily Strong took on the new " Downton Abbey " movie with a revised trailer for the film.
Alex Moffat and Cecily Strong took on the new "Downton Abbey" movie with a revised trailer for the film.
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Eilish was the musical guest on the 45th season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."
Eilish was the musical guest on the 45th season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."
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