Season 40 / Episode 3

Bill Hader

October 11, 2014 · Musical guest: Hozier

Running order

The show.

01
Kim Jong-un
6 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  guard
- Bobby Moynihan
  as Kim Jong-un
- Cecily Strong
  nurse
- Kyle Mooney
  guard
- Pete Davidson
  guard
- Taran Killam
  guard
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
WXPD News New York
3 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  president
- Pete Davidson
  Michael Fitzgerald
- Taran Killam
  Chuck Dawes
Live sketch
04
The Group Hopper
4 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  guy
- Kyle Mooney
  guy
- Pete Davidson
  Thehero
- Sasheer Zamata
  girl
Pre-tape
05
Hollywood Game Night
7 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Tara
- Beck Bennett
  as Nick Offerman
- Cecily Strong
  as Sofia Vergara
- Jay Pharoah
  as Morgan Freeman
- Kate McKinnon
  as Jane Lynch
- Taran Killam
  as Christoph Waltz
- Vanessa Bayer
  Amber
Live sketch
06
HelpFund
5 cast members
- Jay Pharoah
  guy
- Kenan Thompson
  guy
- Leslie Jones
  girl
- Sasheer Zamata
  girl
- Vanessa Bayer
  Valerie
Pre-tape
07
Jan Hooks Tribute
Live sketch
08
Love is a Dream
Pre-tape
09
"Take Me to Church"
Musical performance
10
Weekend Update
1. At the deskPete Davidson comments on wearing a gold chain
2. At the deskStefon returns to recommend autumn attractions
3 cast members
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Michael Che
  Anchor
- Pete Davidson
  As self
Weekend Update
11
Puppetry Class
4 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  George
- Cecily Strong
  Marilyn
- Kenan Thompson
  Washington
- Taran Killam
  Alex
Live sketch
12
Inside SoCal
7 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  Casey
- Bobby Moynihan
  Mr. Andrews
- Cecily Strong
  Carla Munez
- Kate McKinnon
  Emily Hyde
- Kyle Mooney
  Todd
- Pete Davidson
  Eric
- Taran Killam
  Pat
Pre-tape
13
Hozier Musical Introduction
Live sketch
14
"Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene"
Musical performance
15
The Cat in the Hat
4 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  daughter
- Cecily Strong
  Linda
- Pete Davidson
  son
- Taran Killam
  Jonathing
Live sketch
16
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Bill Hader returns to host

Hader made his first hosting appearance after leaving the cast.

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The show pays tribute to Jan Hooks

The episode presented the short film Love Is a Dream in memory of former cast member Jan Hooks.

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Kristen Wiig and Harvey Fierstein make cameos

Both guests appeared during Hader’s episode.

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15 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

Open a running-order credit to see roles and impressions.

Cecily Strong6 segments
Pete Davidson6 segments
Taran Killam6 segments
Beck Bennett4 segments
Bobby Moynihan3 segments
Kyle Mooney3 segments
Aidy Bryant2 segments
Jay Pharoah2 segments
Kate McKinnon2 segments
Kenan Thompson2 segments
Sasheer Zamata2 segments
Vanessa Bayer2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Leslie Jones1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

Cast credits checked against SNL Archives and remain under editorial review. Research source

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