Season 50 / Episode 16

Jack Black

April 5, 2025 · Musical guest: Elton John & Brandi Carlile

Running order

The show.

01
Trump Tariff Cold Opening
2 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  as Howard Lutnick
- James Austin Johnson
  as Donald Trump
Cold open
02
Monologue
3 cast members
- Heidi Gardner
  As self
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
- Marcello Hernández
  As self
Monologue
03
Love Match: Indiana Jones
5 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Todd Bruff
- Bowen Yang
  Steven
- Chloe Fineman
  Janey
- James Austin Johnson
  Alan
- Marcello Hernández
  Dan
Live sketch
04
Flamin' Hot Commercial
1 cast member
- Andrew Dismukes
  Chester Cheetah
Pre-tape
05
One Uppers
6 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  friend
- Bowen Yang
  Walter
- Chloe Fineman
  Sophie
- Ego Nwodim
  Angie
- Heidi Gardner
  waitress
- Sarah Sherman
  friend
Live sketch
06
The First Play
8 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  audience member
- Bowen Yang
  actor
- Chloe Fineman
  Philomede
- Emil Wakim
  actor
- James Austin Johnson
  Tritus
- Jane Wickline
  usher
- Michael Longfellow
  stagehand
- Mikey Day
  Zyrios
Live sketch
07
Goth Kid on Vacation
5 cast members
- Ego Nwodim
  singer
- Heidi Gardner
  mother
- James Austin Johnson
  father
- Kenan Thompson
  singer
- Michael Longfellow
  Dexter
Pre-tape
08
Little Richard's Bible
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskThe Couple You Can’t Believe Are Together on maintaining a healthy relationship
2. At the deskEgo Nwodim on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
5 cast members
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Ego Nwodim
  As self
- Jane Wickline
  Alyssa
- Marcello Hernández
  Grant
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
10
Making Love
2 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  coworker
- Sarah Sherman
  Francesca
Live sketch
11
Bass Lake
13 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  drummer
- Ashley Padilla
  girl
- Bowen Yang
  Mike
- Chloe Fineman
  girl
- Devon Walker
  guy
- Ego Nwodim
  girl
- Emil Wakim
  guy
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- James Austin Johnson
  Trish
- Jane Wickline
  girl
- Kenan Thompson
  Eddie
- Marcello Hernández
  Kevin Bassey
- Mikey Day
  guy
Live sketch
12
Who Believes in Angels?
Musical performance
13
Times Square Kiss
7 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  sailor
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- James Austin Johnson
  photographer
- Kenan Thompson
  salesman
- Michael Longfellow
  sailor
- Mikey Day
  guy
- Sarah Sherman
  girl
Live sketch
14
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Monologue cameos

Madonna, Bill Burr and Kieran Culkin appeared during Jack Black’s monologue.

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Jack Black returns after twenty years

Jack Black hosted for the first time in more than twenty years.

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In memoriam: Val Kilmer

A silent tribute card honored Val Kilmer before the goodnights.

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17 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Andrew Dismukes7 segments
James Austin Johnson6 segments
Bowen Yang5 segments
Heidi Gardner5 segments
Chloe Fineman4 segments
Ego Nwodim4 segments
Kenan Thompson4 segments
Marcello Hernández4 segments
Jane Wickline3 segments
Michael Longfellow3 segments
Mikey Day3 segments
Sarah Sherman3 segments
Emil Wakim2 segments
Ashley Padilla1 segment
Colin Jost1 segment
Devon Walker1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

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