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Saturday Night Live Season 34 Episodes
Season 34 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Michael Phelps/Lil Wayne
Sat, Sep 13, 200890 mins
Michael Phelps hosts after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bobby Moynihan's first episode. Sketches include: A Non-Partisan Message From Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton (with Tina Fey cameo), Michael Phelps Monologue, Quiz Bowl, Jar Glove, Locker Room Motivation, Craig and Stacia, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Alaska Pete, Weekend Update: Nicholas Fehn, Weekend Update: Cathy, The Charles Barkley Show, T-Mobile, An SNL Digital Short, Pizzeria Uno, The Michael Phelps Diet. Lil Wayne performs "Got Money" and "Lollipop". Episode dedicated to Bernie Brillstein. Barack Obama and Chuck Norris cameos cancelled due to Hurricane Ike.
Episode 2
James Franco/Kings of Leon
Sat, Sep 20, 200890 mins
Sketches include: McCain Approves, James Franco Monologue, The Cougar Den (with Cameron Diaz cameo), Agent 420, O.J. Simpson Jury Selection, An SNL Digital Short: Murray Hill (with Blake Lively cameo), The Looker, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Richard Fuld, Weekend Update: Dov Charney, New York Times Reporters, Of Mice and Men, Yankee Stadium Stories, James and Willam Dafoe. Kings of Leon perform "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody".
Episode 3
Anna Faris/Duffy
Sat, Sep 27, 200890 mins
Sketches include: CBS Evening News (with Tina Fey cameo), Anna Faris Monologue, Making New Friends, Presidential Debate, Rowboat Date, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Bill Clinton, Weekend Update: Judy Grimes, Scores, Deep House Dish, Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement, My Ex-Boyfriend. Duffy performs "Mercy" and "Standing Stone".
Episode 4
Anne Hathaway/The Killers
Sat, Oct 4, 200890 mins
Sketches include: Vice Presidential Debate (with Queen Latifah and Tina Fey cameos), Anne Hathaway Monologue, The Lawrence Welk Show, Bailout Press Conference, Guest House, An SNL Digital Short: Extreme Activities Competition, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Orville Willis Forte IV, Mary Poppins, Sioux City News 3, Mark Wahlberg Talks To Animals, I'm Not Gay, The Less Provocative Songs Of Katy Perry. The Killers perform "Human" and "Spaceman".
Episode 5
Josh Brolin/Adele
Sat, Oct 18, 200890 mins
Josh Brolin hosts to promote 'W'. Sketches include: Palin Press Conference (with Tina Fey, Sarah Palin and Alec Baldwin cameos), Josh Brolin Monologue (with Oliver Stone cameo), MacGruber, Sue: Surprise Proposal, MacGruber II, The Suze Orman Show, Wahlberg's Confrontation (with Mark Wahlberg cameo), I'm No Angel, MacGruber III, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Tim Calhoun, Weekend Update: Jean K Jean, Weekend Update: Amy's Sarah Palin Rap (with Sarah Palin cameo), Fartface, Narc School, ReadiTrade.com, New York Underground, Fall Foliage. Adele performs "Chasing Pavements" and "Cold Shoulder".
Episode 6
Jon Hamm/Coldplay
Sat, Oct 25, 200890 mins
Check out selected sketches from an all-new SNL this week featuring host Jon Hamm, star of AMC's hit show "Mad Men." Hamm received critical acclaim for his portrayal of 1960s advertising executive Don Draper, including the 2008 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series.
Episode 7
Ben Affleck/David Cook
Sat, Nov 1, 200890 mins
Sketches include: A Special Message from Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin (with John McCain, Cindy McCain, and Tina Fey cameos), Ben Affleck Monologue, Jar Glove (repeat), The View, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Target Greatland, The Staten Island Zoo: Giraffes, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: John McCain (with John McCain cameo), Weekend Update: Drs. Patrick and Gunther Kelly, Weekend Update: Aunt Linda, Night School Musical, Grady Wilson's Put the Fire Back in your Marriage Techniques, The Zolesky Brothers, Bierhoff Brothers House of Coats. David Cook performs "Light On" and "Declaration". Amy Poelher absent on maternity leave.
Episode 8
Paul Rudd/Beyoncé
Sat, Nov 15, 200890 mins
Abby Elliot and Michaela Watkins' first episode. Sketches include: A Message from the Vice President-Elect of the United States, Paul Rudd Monologue, Sproingo, The Vogelchecks, Scared Straight, An SNL Digital Short: Everyone's A Critic, Songwriters Showcase, Road Trip, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Snagglepuss, Weekend Update: Justin Timberlake (with Justin Timberlake cameo), Beyonce Video (with Beyonce and Justin Timberlake cameos), Suicide Jumper, Proposition 8, Clearing the Air. Beyonce performs "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies". Amy Poelher absent on maternity leave.
Episode 9
Tim McGraw/Ludacris/T-Pain
Sat, Nov 22, 200890 mins
Tim McGraw hosts after originally scheduled host Justin Timberlake cancels. Sketches include: The Big Three Automakers, Tim McGraw Monologue, Clear Rite, Dateline, Turkey Chase, Live Another Death, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Bill Clinton, Weekend Update: Arianna Huffington, Weekend Update: Zell Miller, Blizzard Man, A Holiday Message From Jeff Montgomery, Dale Britches' Down-Home Phony Phone Calls, Mark Payne. Ludacris and T-Pain perform "Thr33 Rings" and "Chopped and Skrewed".
Episode 10
John Malkovich/T.I.
Sat, Dec 6, 200890 mins
John Malkovich's second time hosting. Amy Poelher returns from maternity leave. Sketches include: A Message from the Secretary of State Designate, John Malkovich Monologue, Gas Right, Shana, Cool Obama, La Rivista Della Televisione, Virgania Horsen's Pony Express, Twins, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Plaxico Burress, Weekend Update: David Rasmussen, Weekend Update: Boy George, The Lost Works of Judy Blume, An SNL Digital Short: Jizz in My Pants (featuring Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Molly Sims, Justin Timberlake, and The Lonely Island cameos), J'accuzi. T.I. performs "Whatever You Like" and "Swing Ya Rag".
Episode 11
Hugh Laurie/Kanye West
Sat, Dec 13, 200890 mins
Amy Poelher's final episode. Hugh Laurie's second time hosting. Sketches include: Blagojevich Hearing, Hugh Laurie Monologue, Bronx Beat (with Maya Rudolph cameo), Sarcastic Christmas Dinner, Wedding Toasts, Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Governor David Paterson on Governor Rod Blagojevich, Magical Lamps, The Cat's Christmas Letter, An SNL Digital Short: Layoffs Meeting. Kayne West performs "Love Lockdown" and a medley including "Heartless" and "Pinocchio Story"
Episode 12
Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift
Sat, Jan 10, 200990 mins
Sketches include: The Rachel Maddow Show, Neil Patrick Harris Monologue, Today, Save Broadway (with Taylor Swift cameo), Penelope (with Liza Minnelli cameo), An SNL Digital Short: Doogie Howser M.D. Theme, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Charles Barkley, Weekend Update: Will Forte on the BCS, Two First Names, Fran and Freba, Frost/Other People, Whopper Virgins. Taylor Swift performs "Love Story" and "Forever and Always".
Episode 13
Rosario Dawson/Fleet Foxes
Sat, Jan 17, 200990 mins
Sketches include: ABC News Special: Vice President Dick Cheney: The Final Interview, Rosario Dawson Monologue, North American Savings, Da Learnin' Train, Guantanamo Bay Going Out Of Business Sale, Aladdin Anniversary, An SNL Digital Short: A Couple of Homies, Gilly, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Bernie Madoff, Weekend Update: Judy Grimes, Weekend Update: Larry the Goose on Flight 1549, , La Policia Mexicana, The View, Good Excuse!. Fleet Foxes perform "Mykonos" and "Blue Ridge Mountains".
Episode 14
Steve Martin/Jason Mraz
Sat, Jan 31, 200990 mins
Steve Martin's fifteenth time as host. Sketches include: A Message from the President of the United States, Steve Martin Monologue, Chewable Pampers, MacGruber I (featuring Richard Dean Anderson), Introverts, An SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats 4Ever, Issues, MacGruber II (aired as a commercial), Madoff Invites, Steve and the Ladies, MacGruber III (aired as a commercial), Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Rod Blagojevich, Weekend Update: Angelina Jolie, Weekend Update: Governor David Paterson, Make-Up Counter, Forefathers Of The Game. Jason Mraz performs "I'm Yours" and "Lucky" with Colbie Caillat. Steve Martin performs "Late For School".
Episode 15
Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio
Sat, Feb 7, 200990 mins
Sketches include: Bipartisanship, Bradley Cooper Monologue (with James Lipton cameo), Today, I'm Gonna Have Sex With Your Wife, An SNL Digital Short: I'm On A Boat, Song Memories, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Mark Spitz on Michael Phelps, Weekend Update: James Harrison, Weekend Update: Really?!? with Seth Meyers on Michael Phelps, Weekend Update: Bjork on the Icelandic Economy, Admirals Locker Room, Bad Guys Good Conversation, Intervention, No Bruce Let Me Finish: The Best Of Celebrity Tirades. TV On The Radio performs "Golden Age" and "Dancing Choose".
Episode 16
Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers
Sat, Feb 14, 200990 mins
Sketches include: Republican Congressional Leadership Meeting, Alec Baldwin Monologue (featuring Jack McBrayer), The Fourth Jonas Brother (featuring the Jonas Brothers), The Cougar Den (featuring Cameron Diaz), An SNL Digital Short: Property of the Queen (featuring the Jonas Brothers), Sir Mix-a-Lot's Photoshop, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Oscar Rogers, Vincent Price's Valentine's Day Special, High-Profile Project, Warrior Shake, Chewable Pampers (repeat), Virgania Horsen's Hot-Air Balloon Rides (repeat), Alec Baldwin's Acting Techniques for Actors. Jonas Brothers perform "Tonight" and "Video Girl".
Episode 17
Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne
Sat, Mar 7, 200954 mins
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's third time hosting. Sketches include: A Message from the Secretary of the Treasury, Dwayne Johnson Monologue, MacGruber I (featuring Richard Dean Anderson), The Rock Obama, MacGruber II, Activia Commercial Shoot, Hawaiian Bar, MacGruber III, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Michael Steele, Weekend Update: Cathy (featuring Justin Timberlake, with Jessica Biel cameo), Weekend Update: Bon Jovi Opposite Band, Game Time With Dave And Greg, Apprentice Commercial Shoot, Lighthouse Date. Ray LaMontagne performs "You Are The Best Thing" and "Trouble".
Episode 18
Tracy Morgan/Kelly Clarkson
Sat, Mar 14, 200990 mins
SNL Alumni Tracy Morgan returns to host for the first time. Sketches include: Tracy Returns (with Tina Fey and John Cena cameos), Tracy Morgan Monologue, Chewable Pampers (repeat), Brian Fellow's Safari Planet, The View, Scared Straight, Dateline, Astronaut Jones, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: John Malkovich on Bernie Madoff, Weekend Update: Really?!? with Tracy Morgan, Weekend Update: Barbie, SNL Digital Short: Party Guys, Suppressex, High IQ, Family Flix, Gas Right (repeat). Kelly Clarkson performs "My Life Would Suck Without You" and "I Do Not Hook Up".
Episode 19
Seth Rogen/Phoenix
Sat, Apr 4, 200990 mins
Seth Rogen's second time hosting. Sketches include: A Special Address From the President of the United States, Seth Rogen Monologue, The Fast and The Bi-Curious, Save the Funnies, La Rivista Della Televisione, An SNL Digital Short: Like A Boss (featuring The Lonely Island), Girlfriend Voices, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Rod Blagojevich, Weekend Update: Jean K. Jean, Weekend Update: Madonna and Angelina Jolie, The Presentation, Milestone High, Clancy T. Bachleratt and Jackie Snad Sing Easter Songs, Muppets Hit and Run. Phoenix performs "Lisztomania", "1901", and "Too Young".
Episode 20
Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Sat, Apr 11, 200990 mins
Sketches include: Obama Homecoming, Zac Efron Monologue, Today, Gilly, A Message from the Alliance of Direct Mail Marketers, Underage Drinking, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: A Gay Couple from New Jersey, Weekend Update: Angie Tempura on Celebrities, Weekend Update: Jon Bovi Opposite Band on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, High School Musical 4, Since You Went Away, Gino's Pizza Rolls, Foot Rub. Yeah Yeah Yeahs perform "Zero" and "Maps".
Episode 21
Justin Timberlake/Ciara
Sat, May 9, 200990 mins
Justin Timberlake's third time hosting. Sketches include: A Special Address from the Secretary of the Treasury, Justin Timberlake Monologue, Mom Mom Celebrity Translator, Target Greatland, Immigrants, An SNL Digital Short: Mother Lovers (with Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson cameos), Plasticville, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, Weekend Update: Elliot Spitzer and David Paterson, Weekend Update: Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto (featuring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, with Leonard Nimoy cameo), The Barry Gibb Talk Show (featuring Jimmy Fallon), Pirates. Ciara and Justin Timberlake perform "Love Sex Magic" (introduced by Jessica Biel). Ciara performs "Never Ever".
Episode 22
Will Ferrell/Green Day
Sat, May 16, 200990 mins
SNL Alumni Will Ferrell's second time hosting. Darrell Hammond, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson's last episode. Sketches include: Cheney in Makeup, Will Ferrell Monologue, Wade Blasingame: Attorney-At-Law (repeat), The Lawrence Welk Show, Celebrity Jeopardy (featuring Tom Hanks and Norm MacDonald), Inside the NBA, Weekend Update with Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler (featuring Amy Poehler), Weekend Update: Really!?. with Seth and Amy, Weekend Update: Harry Caray on Manny Ramirez, Funeral Remembrances (featuring Maya Rudolph), Goodnight, Saigon (with Green Day, Tom Hanks, Norm MacDonald, Amy Poelher, Maya Rudolph, Paul Rudd, Artie Lange, Elisabeth Moss and Anne Hathaway cameos). Green Day performs "Know Your Enemy" and "21 Guns".
