Season 42 / Episode 9

John Cena

December 10, 2016 · Musical guest: Maren Morris

Running order

The show.

01
The Lead with Jake Tapper
2 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  as Jake Tapper
- Kate McKinnon
  as Kellyanne Conway
Cold open
02
Monologue
4 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  announcer
- Bobby Moynihan
  As self
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
- Leslie Jones
  As self
Monologue
03
Hook a Hunk
6 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  MTV announcer
- Beck Bennett
  Dustin
- Cecily Strong
  Michelle
- Kate McKinnon
  announcer
- Kyle Mooney
  Jared
- Mikey Day
  Frank
Live sketch
04
The Karate Teen
4 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  referee
- Beck Bennett
  match announcer
- Kenan Thompson
  Mr. Johnson
- Mikey Day
  Jeffy Le'Hart
Pre-tape
05
Science Presentation
6 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  professor
- Beck Bennett
  professor
- Bobby Moynihan
  coach
- Kenan Thompson
  professor
- Mikey Day
  Miles
- Vanessa Bayer
  Heather
Live sketch
06
Dyke & Fats Save Christmas
2 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Velvy O'Malley / Chubbina Fatzarelli
- Kate McKinnon
  Dutch Plains / Les Dykawitz
Pre-tape
07
"My Church"
Musical performance
08
Weekend Update
1. At the deskAngela Merkel responds to Trump being Time’s Person of the Year
2. At the deskCathy Anne comments on fake news
4 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  Cathy Anne
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Kate McKinnon
  as Angela Merkel
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
09
Where'd Your Money Go?
3 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  as Conor McGregor
- Bobby Moynihan
  as John Daly
- Kenan Thompson
  as Charles Barkley
Live sketch
10
The Office Tree
5 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Joanne
- Beck Bennett
  coworker
- Bobby Moynihan
  Santa
- Cecily Strong
  Karen
- Leslie Jones
  Felicia
Live sketch
11
Through Donald's Eyes
8 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  aide
- Beck Bennett
  as Mike Pence
- Bobby Moynihan
  fan
- Cecily Strong
  as Melania Trump
- Kate McKinnon
  as Kellyanne Conway
- Melissa Villaseñor
  aide
- Sasheer Zamata
  actress
- Vanessa Bayer
  news anchor
Pre-tape
12
"80s Mercedes"
Musical performance
13
Erotic Bookstore
5 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  Carol
- Beck Bennett
  Mitchell
- Kenan Thompson
  owner
- Melissa Villaseñor
  customer
- Vanessa Bayer
  customer
Live sketch
14
United States of Talent
6 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  Damien Knox
- Cecily Strong
  Rachel Bell
- Kenan Thompson
  Tay-Tay Dubbs
- Kyle Mooney
  Max Insight
- Mikey Day
  Yoet Klovok
- Sasheer Zamata
  Erika Le'Saw
Live sketch
15
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

John Cena makes his hosting debut

John Cena hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time.

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Bryan Cranston returns as Walter White

Cranston’s Walter White appeared as a Trump cabinet nominee in the cold open.

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15 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Beck Bennett9 segments
Kenan Thompson6 segments
Bobby Moynihan5 segments
Cecily Strong5 segments
Kate McKinnon5 segments
Aidy Bryant4 segments
Alex Moffat4 segments
Mikey Day4 segments
Vanessa Bayer3 segments
Kyle Mooney2 segments
Leslie Jones2 segments
Melissa Villaseñor2 segments
Sasheer Zamata2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

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