Maya Rudolph's SNL Hosting Debut Brings Back Amy Poehler and Justin Timberlake

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Maya Rudolph returned to her old Saturday Night Live stomping grounds as host and got a little help from friends Amy Poehler and Justin Timberlake.

After a 14-month "hiatus," the latest installment of "Bronx Beat" reunited Rudolph and Poehler. Watch for a surprise appearance by frequent host — and devoted Jodi and Betty admirer — Timberlake:

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Although Rudolph couldn't do her famous impression of the late Whitney Houston, she did spoof singer Beyonce for a sketch on the world's most famous new single lady, Blue Ivy Carter:

Rudolph took on First Lady Michelle Obama for a new half-hour comedy, The Obama Show, which centers on the first family and appears to take more than a few pages from The Cosby Show. Who knew there was a "Jamal" in Vice President Joe Biden's name?:

Poehler also took her old seat next to Seth Meyers at the "Weekend Update" desk to resurrect their famous recurring sketch "Really? With Seth and Amy":

What did you think of Rudolph's hosting debut? What was your favorite sketch?

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