Season 51 / Episode 9

Ariana Grande

December 20, 2025 · Musical guest: Cher

Running order

The show.

01
Trump Christmas Address Cold Opening
1 cast member
- James Austin Johnson
  as Donald Trump
Cold open
02
Ariana Grande Monologue
8 cast members
- Ashley Padilla
  As self
- Bowen Yang
  As self
- Chloe Fineman
  As self
- James Austin Johnson
  As self
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
- Marcello Hernández
  As self
- Sarah Sherman
  As self
- Veronika Slowikowska
  As self
Monologue
03
Elf on the Shelf Support Group
6 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Waffles Sillymuffin
- Jane Wickline
  Picklefickle
- Jeremy Culhane
  Giggleboops
- Kam Patterson
  Zippy
- Kenan Thompson
  Deedlebeep
- Mikey Day
  Stickynummies
Live sketch
04
Home Alone
9 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Marley
- Ashley Padilla
  Kate
- Bowen Yang
  Fuller
- Colin Jost
  Buzz
- James Austin Johnson
  announcer
- Jeremy Culhane
  Rod
- Mikey Day
  Peter
- Sarah Sherman
  Linnie
- Tommy Brennan
  Jeff
Pre-tape
05
Dancing 101
5 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  Denniston
- Chloe Fineman
  student
- James Austin Johnson
  student
- Jeremy Culhane
  student
- Marcello Hernández
  teacher
Live sketch
06
Random Duet Christmas Spectacular
10 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  as Bruce Springsteen
- Bowen Yang
  as Yoko Ono
- Chloe Fineman
  as Björk
- James Austin Johnson
  as Andrea Bocelli / Bob Dylan / Cameron Winter
- Jane Wickline
  As self
- Kam Patterson
  as Lil Jon
- Kenan Thompson
  as Stevie Wonder
- Marcello Hernández
  as Bad Bunny
- Sarah Sherman
  as Kate Bush
- Veronika Slowikowska
  as Post Malone
Pre-tape
07
Black Santa
3 cast members
- Kam Patterson
  bailiff
- Kenan Thompson
  Lamont Brown
- Mikey Day
  attorney
Live sketch
08
DJ Play a Christmas Song
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskMichael Che’s nephew Tyson on Santa Claus
2. At the deskTrend Forecasters with Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang
4 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  trend forecaster
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Kam Patterson
  Tyson / Michael Che's nephew
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
10
Love Is Blind Reunion
9 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  as Nick Lachey
- Ashley Padilla
  Nadia
- Ben Marshall
  contestant
- Chloe Fineman
  as Vanessa Lachey
- Kam Patterson
  Matt
- Mikey Day
  The Grinch / Neil
- Sarah Sherman
  Amy
- Tommy Brennan
  contestant
- Veronika Slowikowska
  contestant
Live sketch
11
Run Rudolph Run
Musical performance
12
Delta Lounge
4 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  traveler
- Bowen Yang
  Ed
- Jane Wickline
  traveler
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
Live sketch
13
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Aidy Bryant returns

Former cast member Aidy Bryant joined Bowen Yang as the Trend Forecasters on Weekend Update.

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Bowen Yang’s final episode

The Christmas episode marked Bowen Yang’s final appearance as a cast member.

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17 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Bowen Yang6 segments
Andrew Dismukes5 segments
James Austin Johnson5 segments
Kam Patterson5 segments
Kenan Thompson5 segments
Chloe Fineman4 segments
Mikey Day4 segments
Sarah Sherman4 segments
Ashley Padilla3 segments
Jane Wickline3 segments
Jeremy Culhane3 segments
Marcello Hernández3 segments
Veronika Slowikowska3 segments
Colin Jost2 segments
Tommy Brennan2 segments
Ben Marshall1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

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