Season 48 / Episode 10

Aubrey Plaza

January 21, 2023 · Musical guest: Sam Smith

Running order

The show.

01
NFL on Fox Cold Opening
7 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  as George Santos
- Devon Walker
  as Michael Strahan
- Ego Nwodim
  as Pam Oliver
- James Austin Johnson
  as Jimmy Johnson
- Kenan Thompson
  as Curt Menefee
- Mikey Day
  as Howie Long
- Molly Kearney
  as Terry Bradshaw
Cold open
02
Monologue
1 cast member
- Kenan Thompson
  As self
Monologue
03
Miss Universe
7 cast members
- Chloe Fineman
  Miss Albania
- Ego Nwodim
  Miss Canada
- Heidi Gardner
  Miss Belgium
- Kenan Thompson
  emcee
- Molly Kearney
  Miss Denmark
- Punkie Johnson
  Miss Barbados
- Sarah Sherman
  Miss Israel
Live sketch
04
The Black Lotus
13 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Shane
- Bowen Yang
  police officer
- Chloe Fineman
  as Jennifer Coolidge / Tanya
- Devon Walker
  William
- Ego Nwodim
  employee
- Heidi Gardner
  Mia
- James Austin Johnson
  Dominic
- Kenan Thompson
  employee
- Marcello Hernández
  Albie
- Michael Longfellow
  Jack
- Mikey Day
  Ethan
- Punkie Johnson
  employee
- Sarah Sherman
  Portia
Pre-tape
05
Taboo
5 cast members
- Ego Nwodim
  guest
- Heidi Gardner
  guest
- Kenan Thompson
  guest
- Michael Longfellow
  guest
- Mikey Day
  Ian
Live sketch
06
Morning Announcements
3 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Christopher O'Malley
- Molly Kearney
  Sister Clarence
- Sarah Sherman
  Tina
Live sketch
07
Megan 2.0
4 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  guy
- Chloe Fineman
  M3GAN
- Kenan Thompson
  guy
- Michael Longfellow
  guy
Pre-tape
08
Unholy
Musical performance
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskGeorge Santos addresses allegations about his biography
2. At the deskApril Ludgate and Leslie Knope on working in local government
3 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  as George Santos
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
10
Avatar
6 cast members
- Devon Walker
  avatar
- Ego Nwodim
  Neytiri
- Heidi Gardner
  Vickie
- Kenan Thompson
  Friote
- Mikey Day
  Jake
- Sarah Sherman
  Chebegwe
Live sketch
11
Gloria
Musical performance
12
HIV
4 cast members
- Devon Walker
  Jamal
- Marcello Hernández
  Mario
- Michael Longfellow
  marker
- Mikey Day
  Tommy
Live sketch
13
Film Noir
1 cast member
- James Austin Johnson
  Jack Raughley
Live sketch
14
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

President Biden appears

Joe Biden appeared in a pre-taped message during the monologue.

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Guest-filled musical performances

Kim Petras joined Unholy, while Sharon Stone appeared during Gloria.

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A Parks and Recreation reunion

Amy Poehler joined Aubrey Plaza as Leslie Knope and April Ludgate on Weekend Update.

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16 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

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

Kenan Thompson7 segments
Ego Nwodim5 segments
Mikey Day5 segments
Bowen Yang4 segments
Devon Walker4 segments
Heidi Gardner4 segments
Michael Longfellow4 segments
Sarah Sherman4 segments
Chloe Fineman3 segments
James Austin Johnson3 segments
Molly Kearney3 segments
Andrew Dismukes2 segments
Marcello Hernández2 segments
Punkie Johnson2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

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

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