Season 44 / Episode 2

Awkwafina

October 6, 2018 · Musical guest: Travis Scott

Running order

The show.

01
Brett Kavanaugh Post-Game
11 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  as Rachel Mitchell
- Alex Moffat
  as Charles Schumer
- Beck Bennett
  as Mitch McConnell
- Cecily Strong
  as Susan Collins
- Heidi Gardner
  as Dana Bash
- Kate McKinnon
  as Lindsey Graham
- Kenan Thompson
  as Don Lemon
- Kyle Mooney
  as John Kennedy
- Melissa Villaseñor
  as Kate Bennett
- Mikey Day
  as Joe Manchin
- Pete Davidson
  as Jeff Flake
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
Late Night Battle
6 cast members
- Chris Redd
  guy
- Ego Nwodim
  girl
- Kate McKinnon
  Baby Teeth
- Kenan Thompson
  Fontaine Jackson
- Leslie Jones
  girl
- Mikey Day
  guy
Live sketch
04
Cricket Wireless
6 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  mother
- Alex Moffat
  guy
- Beck Bennett
  announcer
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- Kate McKinnon
  girl
- Leslie Jones
  girl
Pre-tape
05
The Hidden Tales Of Egypt
6 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  as Julius Caesar
- Beck Bennett
  announcer
- Cecily Strong
  as Cleopatra
- Heidi Gardner
  servant
- Kate McKinnon
  Becky
- Kenan Thompson
  Xerxes
Live sketch
06
Ted Cruz Rally
2 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  as Ted Cruz
- Kenan Thompson
  hype guy
Pre-tape
07
"Skeletons", "Astrothunder"
Musical performance
08
Weekend Update
1. At the deskEric and Donald Trump Jr. discuss Brett Kavanaugh
2. At the deskPete Davidson comments on Kanye West’s support of Donald Trump
5 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  as Eric Trump
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Michael Che
  Anchor
- Mikey Day
  as Donald Trump Jr.
- Pete Davidson
  As self
Weekend Update
09
So You're Willing To Date A Magician
7 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  Justin Byrd
- Beck Bennett
  announcer
- Heidi Gardner
  Vanessa Byrd
- Kenan Thompson
  Marconius Wilde
- Kyle Mooney
  Henry Von Dazzle
- Leslie Jones
  Michelle
- Pete Davidson
  Dante Raven
Live sketch
10
Baby Shower
5 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Jeanette
- Cecily Strong
  Carrie
- Heidi Gardner
  mother
- Leslie Jones
  guest
- Melissa Villaseñor
  guest
Live sketch
11
The Pumpkin Patch
4 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  Todd
- Chris Redd
  Louis
- Kyle Mooney
  Nathan
- Mikey Day
  Pat
Pre-tape
12
"Sicko Mode"
Musical performance
13
56th New York Film Festival Women's Round Table
4 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Karen Domineau
- Cecily Strong
  as Marion Cotillard
- Heidi Gardner
  as Allison Janney
- Kate McKinnon
  Debette Goldry
Live sketch
14
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Awkwafina makes her hosting debut

Awkwafina hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time.

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Travis Scott brings musical guests

John Mayer, Kevin Parker and Mike Dean joined Travis Scott’s performances.

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16 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Beck Bennett6 segments
Heidi Gardner6 segments
Alex Moffat5 segments
Kate McKinnon5 segments
Kenan Thompson5 segments
Aidy Bryant4 segments
Cecily Strong4 segments
Leslie Jones4 segments
Mikey Day4 segments
Kyle Mooney3 segments
Pete Davidson3 segments
Chris Redd2 segments
Melissa Villaseñor2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Ego Nwodim1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

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