09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From Kamala's cameo to Domingo's debut, here are ‘SNL' season 50's biggest moments (so far)
From left: Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris during the Nov. 2, 2024, episode of "SNL."
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As the clock ticked down on the 2024 presidential election, Democratic nominee and now former vice president Kamala Harris
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2. 'SNL' taps Bill Burr as post-election host
Host Bill Burr during his "SNL" monologue on Nov. 9, 2024.
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3. Morgan Wallen walks off during the goodbyes
Morgan Wallen and Mikey Madison on "SNL" March 29.
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Country musician
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4. Dave Chappelle delivers longest monologue in 'SNL' history
Host Dave Chappelle during "SNL" promos on Jan. 14.
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5. Marcello Hernández debuts Domingo
From left: Sarah Sherman, Ariana Grande, Marcello Hernández, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim on "SNL" Oct. 12.
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The biggest breakout character of season 50 has to be lovable lothario Domingo, played by cast member Marcello Hernández. The singing ladies man debuted in the
6. 'The White Potus' drama
Jon Hamm on "SNL" April 12.
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'SNL' gave 'The White Lotus' a White House makeover with its
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7. Audience accidentally curses live on air
From left: Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, and Michael Che on "SNL" April 5.
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A big no-no of live broadcast television is swearing on air, but that didn't stop the 'SNL' audience members from cursing during Weekend Update on
8. 'SNL50′ special brings the feels
Adam Sandler during the "SNL50" special.
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February's
9. Timothée Chalamet pulls double duty, honors Bob Dylan
Timothée Chalamet on "SNL" Jan. 25.
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It's not often that a celebrity who isn't a full-time musician will pull double duty as both host and musical guest. But that didn't stop star Timothée Chalamet from crooning while hosting the
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10. Lady Gaga brings down the house
Lady Gaga performs on "SNL" March 8.
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Speaking of stars pulling double duty, Lady Gaga also served as both host and musical guest on the
11. Martin Short joins the Five Timers Club
From left: Melissa McCarthy, Paul Rudd, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, John Mulaney, Martin Short, Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Fallon, Emma Stone, and Scarlett Johansson on "SNL" Dec. 21.
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It's a running tradition on 'SNL' to welcome guests who host the show five times into its illustrious Five Timers Club. Comedian Martin Short finally earned his jacket during the
12. 'SNL' tackles Trump's tariffs
James Austin Johnson as President Donald Trump on "SNL" April 5.
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President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has inspired quite a few moments during season 50, but the show really got the internet talking with its take on his tariff announcements, with a video of the scene earning nearly 9 million YouTube views. During the April 5 cold open, 'SNL' poked fun at the president's reciprocal tariff chart, with a little help from Mike Myers as Elon Musk.
5 other skits and moments we loved from 'SNL' season 50
From left: Bowen Yang and Colin Jost on "SNL" Sept. 28.
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Irish Americans:
Irish actor Paul Mescal gives Irish Americans their dream Emerald Isle welcome in this hilarious cut-for-time skit.
Moo Deng:
Bowen Yang helped kick off the season in style by channeling his inner Moo Deng during the season premiere's Weekend Update.
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Odd couple:
Marcello Hernández and Jane Wickline star as the couple you can't believe is together in another memorable Weekend Update sketch.
CouplaBeers:
Shane Gillis stars in the best parody commercial of the season with this faux ad promoting beer as a new medication for dealing with life's problems.
Goth kid on vacation:
Jack Black goes full My Chemical Romance in this musical skit about a goth kid dealing with a family vacation.
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