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22 this season · 1030 totals34e01 Michael Phelps / Lil Wayne 2008-09-14 03:30
Michael Phelps / Lil Wayne
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps hosts; Lil Wayne performs "Got Money" and "Lollipop." Sketches include "A Nonpartisan Message from Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton," "Quiz Bowl," "Jar Glove," "Locker Room Motivation," "Craig and Stacia," "Weekend Update" with guests Alaska Pete, Nicholas Fehn, and Cathy, "The Charles Barkley Show," "T-Mobile Fav 5," "Digital Short: Space Olympics," "Mark Payne at Pizzeria Uno," and "The Michael Phelps Diet."
s34e02 James Franco / Kings of Leon 2008-09-21 03:30
James Franco / Kings of Leon
Actor James Franco hosts; Kings of Leon perform "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody." Sketches include "John McCain Approves This Message," "The Cougar Den," "Agent 420," "OJ Simpson Jury Selection," "Digital Short: Murray Hill," "The Looker," "Weekend Update" with guests Richard Fuld and Dov Charney, "The New York Times Reporters," "Of Mice and Men," "Yankee Stadium Stories," and "Willem Dafoe Visits James Franco."
s34e03 Anna Faris / Duffy 2008-09-28 03:30
Anna Faris / Duffy
Actress Anna Faris hosts; Duffy performs "Mercy" and "Stepping Stone." Sketches include "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric," "New Friends," "Presidential Debate," "Boat Date," "Weekend Update" with guests Bill Clinton and Judy Grimes, "Scores," "Deep House Dish," "Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement," and "Ex-Boyfriend."
s34e04 Anne Hathaway / The Killers 2008-10-05 03:30
Anne Hathaway / The Killers
Anne Hathaway hosts and The Killers perform.
s34e05 Josh Brolin / Adele 2008-10-19 03:30
Josh Brolin / Adele
Actor Josh Brolin hosts; Adele performs "Chasing Pavements" and "Cold Shoulder." Sketches include "Sarah Palin Press Conference," "MacGruber," "Surprise Proposal," "The Suze Orman Show," "Mark Wahlberg Confronts Andy," "I'm No Angel," "Weekend Update" with guests Tim Calhoun, Jean K. Jean, and Sarah Palin, "Fart Face," "Narc School," "Readi Trade Commercial," "New York Underground with Trevor Dix," and "Fall Foliage."
s34e06 Jon Hamm / Coldplay 2008-10-26 03:30
Jon Hamm / Coldplay
Jon Hamm hosts with musical guest Coldplay.
s34e07 Ben Affleck / David Cook 2008-11-02 03:30
Ben Affleck / David Cook
Actor Ben Affleck hosts; David Cook performs "Light On" and "Declaration." Sketches include "The McCains on QVC," "Jar Glove Commercial," "The View," "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," "Target Lady," "Staten Island Zoo: Giraffes," "Weekend Update" with guests John McCain, Patrick and Gunther Kelly, and Aunt Linda, "Night School Musical," "Grady Wilson's Put the Fire Back in Your Marriage Techniques," "Movie Pitch," and "Bierhoff Bros. House of German Coats."
s34e08 Paul Rudd / Beyonce 2008-11-16 04:30
Paul Rudd / Beyonce
Paul Rudd hosts with musical guest Beyonce.
s34e09 Tim McGraw / Ludacris, T-Pain 2008-11-23 04:30
Tim McGraw / Ludacris, T-Pain
Actor/musician Tim McGraw hosts; Ludacris and T-Pain perform "One More Drink" and "Chopped & Skrewed." Sketches include "Automakers' Bailout Request," "Clear Rite," "Dateline NBC: A Keith Morrison Special Investigation," "Turkey Chase," "James Bond Casino Showdown," "Weekend Update" with guests Bill Clinton, Zell Miller, and Arianna Huffington, "Blizzard Man," "Thanksgiving Dinner with Jeff Montgomery," "Dale Britches' Down-Home Phony Phone Calls," and "Mark Payne and the Sticky Bar."
s34e10 John Malkovich / T.I. 2008-12-07 04:30
John Malkovich / T.I.
Actor John Malkovich hosts; T.I. performs "Whatever You Like" and "Swing Ya Rag" (feat. Swizz Beatz). Sketches include "A Message from Secretary of State-Designate Hillary Clinton," "Gas Rite Commercial," "Shana, The New Girl," "Barack Obama Keeps It Cool," "La Rivista Della Televisione Con Vinny Vedecci," "Virgania Horsen's Pony Express," "Calculator for Christmas," "Weekend Update" with guests Plaxico Burress, Boy George, and nine-year-old author David Rasmusen, "The Lost Works of Judy Blume," "Digital Short: Jizz in My Pants," and "J'acuzzi."
s34e11 Hugh Laurie / Kanye West 2008-12-14 04:30
Hugh Laurie / Kanye West
Actor Hugh Laurie hosts; Kanye West performs "Love Lockdown" and "Heartless." Sketches include "Blagojevich Hearing," "Bronx Beat," "Christmas Dinner," "Wedding Toast," "Weekend Update" with guest Governor David Paterson, "Lamps," "Christmas Letter from the Cat," and "Digital Short: Cookies."
s34e12 Neil Patrick Harris / Taylor Swift 2009-01-11 04:30
Neil Patrick Harris / Taylor Swift
Actor Neil Patrick Harris hosts; Taylor Swift performs "Love Story" and "Forever & Always." Sketches include "The Rachel Maddow Show," "The Today Show," "Save Broadway," "Penelope in Group Therapy," "Digital Short: Doogie Howser Theme Song," "Weekend Update" with guests Charles Barkley and Will Forte, "Two First Names," "Air Traffic Controllers Fran and Freba," "Frost/Other People," and "Whopper Virgins."
s34e13 Rosario Dawson / Fleet Foxes 2009-01-18 04:30
Rosario Dawson / Fleet Foxes
Actress Rosario Dawson hosts; Fleet Foxes perform "Mykonos" and "Blue Ridge Mountains." Sketches include "Vice President Dick Cheney: The Final Interview," "North American Savings Commercial," "Da Learnin' Train," "Guantánamo Bay Liquidation Sale," "Aladdin and Jasmine's Anniversary," "Digital Short: A Couple of Homies," "Gilly," "Weekend Update" with guests Bernard Madoff, Judy Grimes, and Larry the Goose, "La Policia Mexicana," "The View," and "Good Excuse!"
s34e14 Steve Martin / Jason Mraz 2009-02-01 04:30
Steve Martin / Jason Mraz
Actor Steve Martin hosts and performs "Late for School"; Jason Mraz performs "I'm Yours" and "Lucky" (featuring Colbie Caillat). Sketches include "A Message from the President of the United States," "Chewable Pampers Commercial," "The Introverts Go to a Sports Bar," "Digital Short: Laser Cats 4 Ever," "Issues," "Bernie Madoff's Superbowl Plans," "Backstage," "Weekend Update" with guests Gov. Blagojevich, Angelina Jolie, and Gov. Paterson, "Thomas," and "Forefathers of the Game."
s34e15 Bradley Cooper / TV on the Radio 2009-02-08 04:30
Bradley Cooper / TV on the Radio
Actor Bradley Cooper hosts; TV on the Radio performs "Golden Age" and "Dancing Choose." Sketches include "Press Conference with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi," "The Today Show," "I'm Gonna Have Sex with Your Wife," "Digital Short: I'm on a Boat," "Four Singing Guys," "Weekend Update" with guests Mark Spitz, James Harrison, and Björk, "Admirals Fan," "Bad Guys, Good Conversation," "Intervention," and "Christian Bale Presents Celebrity Tirades."
s34e16 Alec Baldwin / Jonas Brothers 2009-02-15 04:30
Alec Baldwin / Jonas Brothers
Alec Baldwin hosts with musical guest Jonas Brothers.
s34e17 Dwayne Johnson / Ray LaMontagne 2009-03-08 04:30
Dwayne Johnson / Ray LaMontagne
Dwayne Johnson hosts; Ray LaMontagne performs. Sketches include '1-800-IDEAS?,' 'MacGruber' (three parts), 'The Rock Obama,' 'Activia Testimonials,' 'Hawaiians,' 'Game Time with Dave and Gary,' 'NBC Promos,' and 'Lighthouse Date.'
s34e18 Tracy Morgan / Kelly Clarkson 2009-03-15 03:30
Tracy Morgan / Kelly Clarkson
Former cast member Tracy Morgan hosts; Kelly Clarkson performs "My Life Would Suck Without You" and "I Do Not Hook Up." Sketches include "Tracy Morgan's Return to Studio 8H," "Chewable Pampers," "Brian Fellow's Safari Planet," "The View: Live at Walt Disney Studios," "Scared Straight," "Dateline NBC: A Keith Morrison Special Investigation," "Astronaut Jones," "Weekend Update" with guests John Malkovich, Tracy Jordan, and Barbie, "Big Love," "Digital Short: Party Guys," "Suppressex," "High IQ," "Family Flix: Rocket Dog," and "Gas Right."
s34e19 Seth Rogen / Phoenix 2009-04-05 03:30
Seth Rogen / Phoenix
Actor Seth Rogen hosts; Phoenix performs "Lisztomania," "1901," and "Too Young." Sketches include "Barack's Business Plan," "The Fast and the Bi-Curious," "Save the Funnies," "La Rivista Della Televisione con Vinny Vedecci," "Digital Short: Like a Boss," "Girlfriend Voices," "Weekend Update" with guests Rod Blagojevich, Jean K. Jean, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie, "Corporate Meeting," "ABC Family's Milestone High," "Clancy T. Bachleratt and Jackie Snad Sing Easter Songs About Spaceships, Toddlers, Model T. Cars & Jars of Beer," and "Muppet Bus."
s34e20 Zac Efron / Yeah Yeah Yeahs 2009-04-12 03:30
Zac Efron / Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Zac Efron hosts with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as musical guest.
s34e21 Justin Timberlake / Ciara 2009-05-10 03:30
Justin Timberlake / Ciara
Musician Justin Timberlake hosts; Ciara performs "Love Sex Magic" (featuring Justin Timberlake) and "Never Ever." Sketches include "A Message from Timothy Geithner," "Mom Celebrity Translator," "Target Lady," "Immigrant Tale," "Digital Short: Motherlover," "Plasticville," "Weekend Update" with guests David Paterson, Eliot Spitzer, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Leonard Nimoy, "The Barry Gibb Talk Show," and "Somalian Pirates."
s34e22 Will Ferrell / Green Day 2009-05-17 03:30
Will Ferrell / Green Day
Will Ferrell hosts with musical guest Green Day.