Season 46 / Episode 18

Elon Musk

May 8, 2021 · Musical guest: Miley Cyrus

Running order

The show.

01
Mother's Day
17 cast members
- Aidy Bryant
  As self
- Beck Bennett
  As self
- Bowen Yang
  As self
- Cecily Strong
  As self
- Chloe Fineman
  As self
- Chris Redd
  As self
- Colin Jost
  As self
- Ego Nwodim
  As self
- Heidi Gardner
  As self
- Kate McKinnon
  As self
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
- Kyle Mooney
  As self
- Lauren Holt
  As self
- Melissa Villaseñor
  As self
- Mikey Day
  As self
- Pete Davidson
  As self
- Punkie Johnson
  As self
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
Gen Z Hospital
6 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  guy
- Ego Nwodim
  girl
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- Kate McKinnon
  girl
- Melissa Villaseñor
  nurse
- Mikey Day
  guy
Live sketch
04
Every Conversation With People You Haven't Seen Since Quarantine Started
7 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  guy
- Beck Bennett
  guy
- Cecily Strong
  announcer
- Chris Redd
  guy
- Ego Nwodim
  girl
- Heidi Gardner
  girl
- Kate McKinnon
  girl
Pre-tape
05
The Ooli Show
7 cast members
- Beck Bennett
  Thobo
- Chloe Fineman
  Ooli
- Kate McKinnon
  as Frances McDormand
- Lauren Holt
  Greta
- Melissa Villaseñor
  as Björk
- Mikey Day
  Bjorn
- Pete Davidson
  as Steve Buscemi
Live sketch
06
Murdur Durdur
7 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  detective
- Andrew Dismukes
  officer
- Beck Bennett
  Owen
- Bowen Yang
  officer
- Chloe Fineman
  girl
- Heidi Gardner
  officer
- Kate McKinnon
  Kare
Pre-tape
07
"WITHOUT YOU"
Musical performance
08
Weekend Update
1. At the deskPauline, a weary mother, discusses visiting Disneyland
2. At the deskBaby Yoda reflects on Star Wars Day
4 cast members
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Ego Nwodim
  Pauline
- Kyle Mooney
  Baby Yoda
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
09
Wario Trial
7 cast members
- Cecily Strong
  judge
- Heidi Gardner
  attorney
- Kate McKinnon
  Waluigi
- Kenan Thompson
  Mario
- Kyle Mooney
  Luigi
- Mikey Day
  attorney
- Pete Davidson
  as Andrew Cuomo
Live sketch
10
The Astronaut
4 cast members
- Chris Redd
  technician
- Melissa Villaseñor
  technician
- Mikey Day
  Mitchum
- Pete Davidson
  Chad
Pre-tape
11
"Plastic Hearts"
Musical performance
12
Cowboy Standoff
5 cast members
- Alex Moffat
  Jasper
- Beck Bennett
  cowboy
- Cecily Strong
  lady
- Kenan Thompson
  cowboy
- Kyle Mooney
  Earl
Live sketch
13
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Grimes and The Kid LAROI appear

Grimes appeared as Princess Peach, and The Kid LAROI joined Miley Cyrus for Without You.

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Cast members’ mothers open the show

The Mother’s Day cold open featured cast members alongside their mothers.

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20 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Kate McKinnon6 segments
Beck Bennett5 segments
Heidi Gardner5 segments
Mikey Day5 segments
Cecily Strong4 segments
Ego Nwodim4 segments
Kyle Mooney4 segments
Melissa Villaseñor4 segments
Pete Davidson4 segments
Bowen Yang3 segments
Chloe Fineman3 segments
Chris Redd3 segments
Kenan Thompson3 segments
Alex Moffat2 segments
Andrew Dismukes2 segments
Colin Jost2 segments
Lauren Holt2 segments
Aidy Bryant1 segment
Michael Che1 segment
Punkie Johnson1 segment

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