Kenan Thompson

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  'SNL' Had Its Best Show This Season Thanks to Steve Martin, Martin Short and Brandi Carlile

  December 10, 2022

  PUBLISHED Dec 11, 2022

  With Steve Martin and Martin Short ready to be playful and dark for some well-written sketches, Brandi Carlile rising to the occasion again...

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  Keke Palmer Brought Her Best to 'SNL,' Although SZA Didn't

  December 3, 2022

  PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2022

  Keke Palmer was an engaged, multifaceted and superb host with a big secret to share, while SZA's otherworldly talent as a singer was unders...

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  Jack Harlow Led a Strong 'SNL' with Cameos from Tom Hanks, Jeff Probst

  October 29, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2022

  Saturday Night Live's season of double duties continued with rapper Jack Harlow serving as both host and musical guest, and he turned up ve...

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  'Saturday Night Live' Roasted Trump While Megan Thee Stallion Shone

  October 15, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2022

  Megan Thee Stallion proved herself to be an excellent all-round host and her musical performances were thoughtfully staged, as a season of...

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  Brendan Gleeson Overcame Awkward 'SNL' Monologue for Some Great Sketches

  October 8, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2022

  Brendan Gleeson overcame some initial monologue awkwardness and emerged as a fine, committed host, while Willow's musical performances woul...

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  'SNL' Returns with Strong Season 48 Premiere and a Kendrick Lamar Performance for the Ages

  October 1, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2022

  Miles Teller was a vibrant and well-utilized host on a mostly well-written season premiere, and Kendrick Lamar conjured two musical perform...

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  Selena Gomez and Post Malone Couldn't Save a Dismal Episode of 'Saturday Night Live'

  May 14, 2022

  PUBLISHED May 15, 2022

  Despite Post Malone going all-out musically (and appearing briefly in one sketch), Selena Gomez occasionally ratcheting up her monotone ene...

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  Benedict Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire Were All-Time Greats on 'Saturday Night Live'

  May 7, 2022

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2022

  In a very satisfying and consistent episode, Benedict Cumberbatch proved why he's an all-time great host and Arcade Fire put on a hell of a...