Season 49 / Episode 1

Pete Davidson

October 14, 2023 · Musical guest: Ice Spice

Running order

The show.

01
A Message From Pete Davidson Cold Opening
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
FOX NFL Sunday
5 cast members
- Devon Walker
  as Michael Strahan
- James Austin Johnson
  as Jimmy Johnson
- Kenan Thompson
  as Curt Menefee
- Mikey Day
  as Howie Long
- Molly Kearney
  as Terry Bradshaw
Live sketch
04
I'm Just Pete
8 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  As self
- Bowen Yang
  Met Gala Pete
- Chloe Fineman
  Barbie
- Chloe Troast
  doctor
- Colin Jost
  As self
- Devon Walker
  Black Pete
- Mikey Day
  First Update Pete
- Punkie Johnson
  As self
Pre-tape
05
Wired Autocomplete Interview
6 cast members
- Chloe Fineman
  Deena Sullivan
- Chloe Troast
  air traffic controller
- Ego Nwodim
  Carissa Johnson
- James Austin Johnson
  pilot
- Marcello Hernández
  Terrance Escobedo
- Mikey Day
  Sean McEvans
Live sketch
06
Secretary
4 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  Alana Kuchen
- Heidi Gardner
  Trudy
- James Austin Johnson
  Jim
- Kenan Thompson
  associate
Live sketch
07
Please Don't Destroy Film - The Original Princes of Comedy
1 cast member
- Michael Che
  As self
Pre-tape
08
In Ha Mood
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskChristopher Columbus on whether his statues should come down
2. At the deskDeion Sanders on the Colorado Buffaloes and his career
4 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  as Christopher Columbus
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Kenan Thompson
  as Deion Sanders
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
10
Spaceship
5 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  Marley
- Chloe Fineman
  crew member
- Heidi Gardner
  crew member
- Marcello Hernández
  Tappo
- Michael Longfellow
  captain
Live sketch
11
Pretty Girl
Musical performance
12
Beach
6 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Rick
- Chloe Troast
  girl
- Devon Walker
  guy
- Ego Nwodim
  Jenny
- Marcello Hernández
  guy
- Sarah Sherman
  girl
Live sketch
13
Glamgina
7 cast members
- Chloe Fineman
  girl
- Chloe Troast
  Janessa
- Ego Nwodim
  girl
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- Kenan Thompson
  janitor
- Punkie Johnson
  girl
- Sarah Sherman
  girl
Live sketch
14
Cheesecake Factory
3 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Tommy
- Kenan Thompson
  guy
- Michael Longfellow
  bartender
Live sketch
15
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Pete Davidson returns

Former cast member Pete Davidson returned to host for the first time.

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A somber opening message

Pete Davidson opened the season with remarks about the Israel–Hamas war and the loss of his father on September 11.

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Premiere cameos

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and John Mulaney made guest appearances.

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Chloe Troast debuts

Chloe Troast made her first appearance as a cast member.

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17 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Kenan Thompson5 segments
Bowen Yang4 segments
Chloe Fineman4 segments
Chloe Troast4 segments
Andrew Dismukes3 segments
Devon Walker3 segments
Ego Nwodim3 segments
Heidi Gardner3 segments
James Austin Johnson3 segments
Marcello Hernández3 segments
Mikey Day3 segments
Colin Jost2 segments
Michael Che2 segments
Michael Longfellow2 segments
Punkie Johnson2 segments
Sarah Sherman2 segments
Molly Kearney1 segment

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

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