Season 39 / Episode 21

Andy Samberg

May 17, 2014 · Musical guest: St. Vincent

Running order

The show.

01
A Message From Solange & Jay-Z
4 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Kevin Donovan
- Jay Pharoah
  as Jay-Z
- Kenan Thompson
  announcer / guard
- Sasheer Zamata
  as Solange Knowles
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
Camp Wicawabe
4 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Cambria
- Cecily Strong
  Luanne Buckman
- Kate McKinnon
  Piper
- Kyle Mooney
  Joseph
Live sketch
04
When Will the Bass Drop?
15 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  audience member
- Beck Bennett
  banker
- Bobby Moynihan
  audience member
- Brooks Wheelan
  paramedic
- Jay Pharoah
  audience member
- John Milhiser
  audience member
- Kate McKinnon
  hostage
- Kenan Thompson
  audience member
- Kyle Mooney
  guy
- Mike O'Brien
  banker
- Nasim Pedrad
  audience member
- Noël Wells
  audience member
- Sasheer Zamata
  audience member
- Taran Killam
  hostage
- Vanessa Bayer
  audience member
Pre-tape
05
Confident Hunchback
7 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  girl
- Beck Bennett
  bartender
- Cecily Strong
  Esmerelda
- Kate McKinnon
  girl
- Kenan Thompson
  theme song singer
- Nasim Pedrad
  girl
- Taran Killam
  guy
Live sketch
06
"Digital Witness"
Musical performance
07
Weekend Update
1. At the deskBruce Chandling performs stand-up
2. At the deskNicolas Cage and Paul Rudd promote their movie
3 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  Anchor
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Kyle Mooney
  Bruce Chandling
Weekend Update
08
Kissing Family
3 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  TV announcer
- Kate McKinnon
  Eva Vogelcheck
- Taran Killam
  Matt
Live sketch
09
Waking Up With Kimye
3 cast members
- Jay Pharoah
  as Kanye West
- Nasim Pedrad
  as Kim Kardashian
- Taran Killam
  as Bruce Jenner
Live sketch
10
Hugs
Pre-tape
11
Legolas from 'The Hobbit' Tries to order at Taco Bell
2 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Gimli
- Jay Pharoah
  cashier
Live sketch
12
Blizzard Man
3 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  agent
- Kenan Thompson
  technician
- Vanessa Bayer
  agent
Live sketch
13
"Birth in Reverse"
Musical performance
14
Bvlgari Porn Stars
2 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  model
- Vanessa Bayer
  Brecky
Live sketch
15
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

SNL alumni return for the finale

Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen and other guests appeared.

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The Lonely Island returns with two digital shorts

When Will the Bass Drop? and Hugs aired during the finale.

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Andy Samberg returns to host

The former cast member hosted the Season 39 finale.

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17 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Beck Bennett4 segments
Cecily Strong4 segments
Jay Pharoah4 segments
Kate McKinnon4 segments
Kenan Thompson4 segments
Taran Killam4 segments
Aidy Bryant3 segments
Bobby Moynihan3 segments
Kyle Mooney3 segments
Nasim Pedrad3 segments
Vanessa Bayer3 segments
Sasheer Zamata2 segments
Brooks Wheelan1 segment
Colin Jost1 segment
John Milhiser1 segment
Mike O'Brien1 segment
Noël Wells1 segment

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