Season 30 / Episode 1
Ben Affleck
October 2, 2004 · Musical guest: Nelly
Running order
The show.
- 01
First Presidential Debate
Cold open - 02
Monologue
Monologue - 03
Dr. Porkenheimer's Boner Juice
Pre-tape - 04
Debbie Downer
Live sketch - 05
Swift Boat Veterans For Truth
Pre-tape - 06
Campaign Stop
Live sketch - 07
"My Place"
Musical performance - 08
Weekend Update
- At the deskTony Soprano /New Jersey Resident: Editorial on Jim McGreevey
- At the deskBen Affleck: Response to Matt Damon's statement about blockbusters
- At the deskElton John: Performs a song about Taiwan
Weekend Update - 09
Escalator
Live sketch - 10
Wedding
Live sketch - 11
"Na-Nana-Na"
Musical performance - 12
A Night at Camp David
Pre-tape - 13
Goodnights
Goodnights
Notable moments.
Broadcast note
During the opening montage, Don Pardo accidentally says "Will Ferrell" instead of "Will Forte". This is fixed in reruns.
Source ↗Cameo: Alec Baldwin and James Gandolfini
Alec Baldwin, James Gandolfini appear in the broadcast.
Source ↗Amy Poehler begins co-anchoring Weekend Update
Poehler joins Tina Fey, forming the show's first two-woman Weekend Update anchor team.
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