Season 38 / Episode 4

Christina Applegate

October 13, 2012 · Musical guest: Passion Pit

Running order

The show.

01
Vice Presidential Debate
3 cast members
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Joe Biden
- Kate McKinnon
  as Martha Raddatz
- Taran Killam
  as Paul Ryan
Cold open
02
Monologue
8 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Fruppeteer
- Bobby Moynihan
  Fruppeteer
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Dane Cook
- Jay Pharoah
  singer
- Kate McKinnon
  singer
- Kenan Thompson
  Fruppeteer
- Nasim Pedrad
  singer
- Taran Killam
  singer
Monologue
03
Gillette
5 cast members
- Bill Hader
  announcer
- Fred Armisen
  as Gael García Bernal
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Jerry Sandusky
- Jay Pharoah
  as Andre 3000
- Taran Killam
  as Adrien Brody
Pre-tape
04
The Californians
8 cast members
- Bill Hader
  announcer / Devin
- Bobby Moynihan
  Julian
- Fred Armisen
  Stuart
- Jason Sudeikis
  Marcus Lawless
- Kate McKinnon
  priest
- Kenan Thompson
  Trey
- Taran Killam
  Todd Garnes
- Vanessa Bayer
  Rosa
Live sketch
05
Tech Talk
6 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Josh Savage
- Cecily Strong
  Mashu Quin
- Fred Armisen
  Shu Chao
- Kate McKinnon
  Adrienne Terzoli
- Kenan Thompson
  Dennis Metcalf
- Nasim Pedrad
  Li Hai
Live sketch
06
Give Us All Our Daughters Back!
8 cast members
- Bill Hader
  as Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Bobby Moynihan
  as Steven Seagal
- Fred Armisen
  as Harrison Ford
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Mel Gibson
- Jay Pharoah
  as Denzel Washington
- Kate McKinnon
  teacher
- Taran Killam
  as Liam Neeson
- Tim Robinson
  agent
Pre-tape
07
"Take A Walk"
Musical performance
08
Weekend Update
1. At the deskArianna Huffington comments on Martha Raddatz
2. At the deskJean K. Jean comments on Lance Armstrong
3 cast members
- Kenan Thompson
  Jean K. Jean
- Nasim Pedrad
  as Arianna Huffington
- Seth Meyers
  Anchor
Weekend Update
09
The Sirens
6 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  sailor
- Cecily Strong
  Siren
- Fred Armisen
  sailor
- Jason Sudeikis
  Odysseus
- Kate McKinnon
  Siren
- Taran Killam
  sailor
Live sketch
10
Halloween Ball
3 cast members
- Jay Pharoah
  Daniel Frye
- Kenan Thompson
  Steve Kane
- Vanessa Bayer
  vice principal
Live sketch
11
"Carried Away"
Musical performance
12
Dance Studio
4 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  student
- Kenan Thompson
  Charles
- Nasim Pedrad
  student
- Taran Killam
  student
Live sketch
13
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Christina Applegate returns to host

Applegate hosted for the second time.

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Usain Bolt makes a cameo

Bolt appeared during the episode after being impersonated in the cold open.

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13 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Taran Killam7 segments
Jason Sudeikis6 segments
Kate McKinnon6 segments
Kenan Thompson6 segments
Bill Hader5 segments
Bobby Moynihan5 segments
Fred Armisen5 segments
Jay Pharoah4 segments
Nasim Pedrad4 segments
Cecily Strong2 segments
Vanessa Bayer2 segments
Seth Meyers1 segment
Tim Robinson1 segment

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