Season 40 / Episode 9

Martin Freeman

December 13, 2014 · Musical guest: Charli XCX

Running order

The show.

01
Charlie Rose
3 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  as James Mitchell
- Kyle Mooney
  as Bruce Jessen
- Taran Killam
  as Charlie Rose
Cold open
02
Monologue
2 cast members
- Kate McKinnon
  as Maggie Smith
- Taran Killam
  as Alan Rickman
Monologue
03
Sump'n Claus
10 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Mrs. Claus
- Beck Bennett
  boss
- Bobby Moynihan
  Santa Claus
- Cecily Strong
  singer
- Jay Pharoah
  guy
- Kenan Thompson
  Sump'n Claus
- Kyle Mooney
  guy
- Pete Davidson
  guy
- Sasheer Zamata
  singer
- Vanessa Bayer
  Sheila
Pre-tape
04
Wedding Objections
8 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Marnie
- Beck Bennett
  priest
- Cecily Strong
  Cassidy
- Kate McKinnon
  Evelyn
- Kenan Thompson
  father
- Leslie Jones
  Alberta
- Taran Killam
  doctor
- Vanessa Bayer
  Patricia
Live sketch
05
The Office: Middle Earth
4 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Bombur / Gandalf
- Kate McKinnon
  Tauriel
- Kyle Mooney
  Legolas
- Taran Killam
  Gollum
Pre-tape
06
Right Side of the Bed
5 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Emily Margine
- Cecily Strong
  Gracelynn Chisholm
- Kate McKinnon
  as announcer / Keith Urban
- Kyle Mooney
  director
- Taran Killam
  Cory Chisholm
Live sketch
07
St. Joseph's Christmas Mass Spectacular
10 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Bethany Opsal
- Beck Bennett
  announcer / parishioner
- Bobby Moynihan
  Pastor Pat
- Cecily Strong
  Colleen Chapin
- Jay Pharoah
  Mr. Drubbler
- Kate McKinnon
  Linda Tayhoe
- Kyle Mooney
  Ryan Welty
- Leslie Jones
  parishioner
- Pete Davidson
  Devin
- Taran Killam
  parishioner
Pre-tape
08
"Boom Clap"
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskSasheer Zamata comments on diversity and emoji
2. At the deskHeather visits Weekend Update
3. At the deskJacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy returns
6 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  Heather
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Kenan Thompson
  Dequan
- Michael Che
  Anchor
- Sasheer Zamata
  As self
- Vanessa Bayer
  Jacob
Weekend Update
10
Assembly Line
1 cast member
- Taran Killam
  Gordon
Live sketch
11
Holiday Gig
5 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  patron
- Kenan Thompson
  Treece Henderson
- Kyle Mooney
  Brad Dates
- Taran Killam
  Roman
- Vanessa Bayer
  patron
Live sketch
12
"Break the Rules"
Musical performance
13
Waterbed Warehouse
3 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Janine MacWeber
- Jay Pharoah
  delivery guy
- Taran Killam
  delivery guy
Live sketch
14
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

The Office meets Middle-earth

The filmed parody recast The Hobbit characters in the style of the British Office.

Source ↗

Sump’n Claus arrives

Kenan Thompson debuted the gift-giving character in the holiday music video.

Source ↗

15 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Taran Killam9 segments
Kyle Mooney6 segments
Aidy Bryant5 segments
Cecily Strong5 segments
Kate McKinnon5 segments
Beck Bennett4 segments
Bobby Moynihan4 segments
Kenan Thompson4 segments
Vanessa Bayer4 segments
Jay Pharoah3 segments
Leslie Jones2 segments
Pete Davidson2 segments
Sasheer Zamata2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

Your episode record

Track what you watch.

Create a free Fantasy SNL account to log this episode, rate it, choose its strongest and weakest segments, save private notes, and add it to your favorites.

Create free account Sign in

Your account includes both the prediction game and the complete SNL Stats archive.

Community pulse

What everyone thought.

— / 10 average0 ratings0 favorites

Audience strongest

Waiting for votes

0 vote(s)

Audience weakest

Waiting for votes

0 vote(s)

Shared reviews.

No shared reviews yet.