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Saturday Night Live aired the second episode of season 51 on Saturday, Oct. 11, with Amy Poehler serving as host and Role Model as musical guest
The actress and comedian portrayed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and played a psychic talk show host in sketches, while the musician sang “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” and “Some Protector”
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC
Live from Studio 8H — it’s Amy Poehler and Role Model!
The late-night comedy sketch series aired the second episode of season 51 on Saturday, Oct. 11, with the actress and comedian, 54, serving as host and the 28-year-old singer as musical guest. The episode’s air date fell on the 50th anniversary of the late-night show’s 1975 premiere.
Poehler’s stint made her a three-time SNL host. She is a former cast member, who starred in the series from 2001 to 2008. Role Model, meanwhile, made his SNL debut as a musical performer.
During the show, Poehler portrayed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and played a psychic talk show host in sketches, while Role Model sang “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” and “Some Protector.” Surprise cameos included Charli XCX, Tina Fey and Seth Meyers.
Here, read a full recap of the second episode of SNL’s season 51.
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Studio 8H.Pam Bondi Hearing Cold Open
Poehler portrayed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, played by Mikey Day, James Austin Johnson, Andrew Dismukes, Ashley Padilla, Jeremy Culhane and Tommy Brennan.
“Before I don’t answer, I’d like to insult you personally,” joked Poehler as Bondi.
Tina Fey also made a surprise appearance as Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem.
The comedic sketch came after Bondi actually testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Amy Poehler Monologue
Poehler expressed her excitement to return to SNL before making jokes about how the world has changed since its debut in 1975.
“I remember watching the show in the ’70s, sitting in my house in Burlington, Massachusetts thinking, ‘I want to be an actress someday, at least until they invent an AI actress who’s funnier and willing to do full frontal,’ ” she joked, referring to recently launched AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Dismukes starred in a commercial about non-alcoholic beer.
He played a husband who swaps his non-alcoholic beer for a “non-non-alcoholic beer” after realizing he misses getting drunk.
The Rudemans
Dismukes played Padilla’s boyfriend, who has a very awkward introduction to her family.
“Are you serious? Their tone is like so offended,” the boyfriend declared, as she tried to convince him that the standoffish family liked him.
‘The Hunting Wives’ Season 2 Trailer
Poehler portrayed Margo alongside Chloe Fineman as Sophie in a parody of The Hunting Wives.
“All your faves are back and they’re as naughty as ever,” said the narrator. “Thighs will be squeezed, guns will be drawn.”
Aubrey Plaza also made a surprise appearance as the “new girl.”
Psychic Talk Show
Poehler starred as a talk show host giving audience members psychic readings, while joined on stage with a guest played by James Austin Johnson.
The host didn’t hesitate to tell each person that their loved ones are dead, before listing the names of several people that she incorrectly said were deceased in a previous episode.
Work Birth
Poehler played a manager who attempts to lead a work meeting while sitting in a birthing pool.
“Something is horribly wrong,” she screamed, while giving feedback to a member of staff and experiencing labor pains.
Role Model: Sally, When The Wine Runs Out
Role Model’s first musical performance saw him sing “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” off his 2024 album, Kansas Anymore.
For the performance, the rapper was surprisingly joined by Charli Xcx.
Weekend Update: 13lb Baby Joke Off with Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost & Michael Che
Jost and Che poked fun at a Tennessee woman who gave birth to a 13-pound baby as part of a “joke off” with former Weekend Update anchors Poehler, Tina Fey and Seth Meyers.
“A woman in Tennessee broke a hospital record after giving birth to a 13-pound baby. The record was for loosest vagina and was previously held by me,” Poehler joked.
Other current affairs were mocked during the Weekend Update including President Donald Trump losing the Nobel Peace Prize and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s autism claims.
Emo Mom
Poehler played a mother who is confronted by her family over a phase that she’s going through.
She is seen interrupting dinner with her complaints about work and parenting responsibilities before screaming, “Life is pain!”
Role Model: Some Protector
Role Model returned to Studio 8H for a performance of “Some Protector” from his Kansas Anymore album.
Wearing a plaid shirt and black trousers, he strummed an acoustic guitar and sang under the stage’s blue lights.
Experienced Lawyers
The SNL cast teamed up for an amusing commercial about different law firms that help their clients fight against insurance companies.
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Theme Songs Masterclass
Poehler and Bowen Yang led a masterclass on how to make theme songs for TV shows.
Students were left in shock as they heard how wildly the drafts of each song differed from the final version.
SNL — which won 15 Emmys this year for its milestone 50th season and the 50th anniversary special — will see Sabrina Carpenter pull double duty as both host and musical guest on the Oct. 18 episode.
Saturday Night Live airs weekends on NBC.
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