Season 38 / Episode 5

Bruno Mars

October 20, 2012 · Musical guest: Bruno Mars

Running order

The show.

01
Second Presidential Debate
9 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  as Candy Crowley
- Bill Hader
  Eugene Picanzi
- Bobby Moynihan
  Dominic Fonte
- Cecily Strong
  Lisa Goldstein
- Fred Armisen
  Jeremy Blaustein
- Jason Sudeikis
  as Mitt Romney
- Jay Pharoah
  as Barack Obama
- Kate McKinnon
  Teresa Cucinelly
- Taran Killam
  as Tagg Romney
Cold open
02
Monologue
1 cast member
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
Monologue
03
Chanel No. 5
1 cast member
- Taran Killam
  as Brad Pitt
Pre-tape
04
Haters
7 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  audience member
- Bill Hader
  audience member
- Bobby Moynihan
  Melanie Fust
- Cecily Strong
  Sunny Taylor Tompkins
- Jay Pharoah
  audience member
- Kate McKinnon
  announcer
- Tim Robinson
  Dr. Travis Winters
Live sketch
05
Taco Bell
1 cast member
- Taran Killam
  as Brad Pitt
Pre-tape
06
Pandora
4 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Jackson
- Bobby Moynihan
  McKenzie
- Jason Sudeikis
  manager
- Tim Robinson
  Ferguson
Live sketch
07
Sad Mouse
1 cast member
- Jason Sudeikis
  supervisor
Pre-tape
08
Bruno Mars Musical Introduction (I)
Live sketch
09
"Locked Out Of Heaven"
Musical performance
10
Weekend Update
1. At the deskStefon recommends Halloween destinations
2 cast members
- Bill Hader
  announcer / Stefon
- Seth Meyers
  Anchor
Weekend Update
11
Merryville Haunted Castle
5 cast members
- Bill Hader
  robot
- Bobby Moynihan
  Billy
- Jay Pharoah
  Peter
- Taran Killam
  robot
- Vanessa Bayer
  Kelly
Live sketch
12
Franklin's Dog Condoms
1 cast member
- Taran Killam
  as Brad Pitt
Pre-tape
13
Yeti Point
3 cast members
- Bill Hader
  Rodger
- Jason Sudeikis
  Mr. Johnson
- Vanessa Bayer
  Mrs. Johnson
Live sketch
14
Jonathan Zizmor M.D.
1 cast member
- Taran Killam
  as Brad Pitt
Pre-tape
15
Bruno Mars Musical Introduction (II)
1 cast member
- Bill Hader
  Stefon
Live sketch
16
"Young Girls"
Musical performance
17
Donkey Punch The Ballot!
5 cast members
- Bobby Moynihan
  Ass Dan / Butt Dave
- Jason Sudeikis
  DJ Super Soak
- Jay Pharoah
  MC George Castanza
- Kate McKinnon
  as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Nasim Pedrad
  Lil Blaster
Pre-tape
18
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Tom Hanks makes a surprise appearance

Hanks appeared during the episode and helped introduce a musical performance.

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Bruno Mars performs double duty

Mars served as both host and musical guest.

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14 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Bill Hader7 segments
Taran Killam6 segments
Bobby Moynihan5 segments
Jason Sudeikis5 segments
Jay Pharoah4 segments
Kate McKinnon3 segments
Aidy Bryant2 segments
Cecily Strong2 segments
Tim Robinson2 segments
Vanessa Bayer2 segments
Fred Armisen1 segment
Kenan Thompson1 segment
Nasim Pedrad1 segment
Seth Meyers1 segment

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

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