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The Season 50 Writing Staff [New hires marked in italics]
- Head Writers: Alison Gates / Streeter Seidell / Kent Sublette
- Senior Writer: Bryan Tucker
- Writing Supervisors: Dan Bulla (since S50E01) / Will Stephen / Auguste White (since S50E01) / Celeste Yim
- Writers: Steven Castillo / Michael Che / Mike DiCenzo / Jimmy Fowlie / Martin Herlihy / John Higgins / Steve Higgins / Colin Jost / Erik Kenward / Allie Levitan / Ben Marshall / Lorne Michaels / Jake Nordwind / Ceara O’Sullivan / Moss Perricone / Carl Tart / Asha Ward
- Weekend Update Head Writer: Pete Schultz
- Weekend Update Writers: Rosebud Baker (since S50E01) / Megan Callahan-Shah / Dennis McNicholas / Josh Patten / KC Shornima
Episode 01 — Host: Jean Smart (OAD: September 28, 2024)
- Guest Writer: Sudi Green
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Hannah Einbinder, Jim Gaffigan, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg
- Spirit Halloween, directed by Christopher Werner; A Father’s Promise, directed by Tim Wilkime
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Harris and Trump Rallies |
Mike DiCenzo, Alison Gates, James Austin Johnson, Moss Perricone, Streeter Seidell, Kent Sublette |
| Monologue |
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| $100,000 Pyramid |
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| Pretape: Spirit Halloween |
Mikey Day, Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Streeter Seidell |
| Textbook Writer |
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| I Love Lucy |
Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Charli xcx Talk Show |
Jimmy Fowlie, Sudi Green, Ceara O’Sullivan, Bowen Yang |
| Real Housewives of Santa Fe Dinner |
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Episode 02 — Host: Nate Bargatze (OAD: October 05, 2024)
- Guest Writer: Sudi Green
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer
- Golf Tournament, directed by Tim Wilkime; Digital Short: Sushi Glory Hole, directed by Mike Diva
- Water Park sketch, previously cut from the Megan Thee Stallion episode
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: VP Debate 2024 |
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| Monologue (Stand-up) |
Nate Bargatze |
| Washington’s Dream 2 (Recurring) |
Mike DiCenzo, Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
| Pretape: Golf Tournament |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
| Sábado Gigante |
Dan Bulla, Steven Castillo, Marcello Hernández, Bryan Tucker |
| Water Park |
Jimmy Fowlie, Allie Levitan, Michael Longfellow, Streeter Seidell |
| Mile High Burger Challenge |
Heidi Gardner, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Pretape: Digital Short - Sushi Glory Hole |
Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone |
| Coach Alan |
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Episode 03 — Host: Ariana Grande (OAD: October 12, 2024)
- Guest Writers: Sudi Green, Robert Smigel
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg
- My Best Friend’s House, directed by Mike Diva; Celine Dion Sports Promo, directed by Christopher Werner
- Hotel Detective sketch taken from dress rehearsal
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Family Feud Election 2024 |
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| Monologue |
Alison Gates, Ceara O’Sullivan, Auguste White |
| Bridesmaid Speech |
Jimmy Fowlie, Sudi Green, Allie Levitan, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Pretape: My Best Friend’s House |
Dan Bulla, Steven Castillo, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Charades with Mom |
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Bowen Yang |
| Pretape: Celine Dion Sports Promo |
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| Castrati |
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| Maybelline |
Chloe Fineman, Alison Gates, Jake Nordwind, Kent Sublette |
| The Hotel Detective |
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Episode 04 — Host: Michael Keaton (OAD: October 19, 2024)
- Guest Writer: Sudi Green
- Cameos: Alec Baldwin, Dana Carvey, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg
- PDD: Skydiving, directed by Tim Wilkime; TikTok, directed by Mike Diva
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Fox News Kamala Harris Interview |
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| Monologue |
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| Shop TV: Halloween Cookies (Recurring) |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
| Pretape: Please Don’t Destroy - Skydiving |
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall |
| Forbidden Romance |
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| Pretape: TikTok (Recurring) |
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Ceara O’Sullivan, Will Stephen, Asha Ward |
| Uber Game Show |
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| Horror Choreographer |
Steven Castillo, Mikey Day, Jimmy Fowlie, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Tableside |
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Episode 05 — Host: John Mulaney (OAD: November 02, 2024)
- Guest Writers: Sudi Green, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Tim Kaine, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg
- Beppo, directed by Mike Diva; New York City Council Campaign, directed by Tim Wilkime
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: 2024 Pre-Election |
Mike DiCenzo, Alison Gates, Sudi Green, Streeter Seidell, Kent Sublette |
| Monologue (Stand-up) |
John Mulaney |
| What’s That Name: Election Edition (Recurring) |
John Mulaney, Simon Rich, Bryan Tucker (Originally by John Mulaney, Simon Rich and Marika Sawyer) |
| Pretape: Beppo |
Dan Bulla, Steven Castillo, Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind |
| Port Authority Duane Reade (Part of the Diner Lobster Universe) |
Colin Jost, John Mulaney |
| Little Richard |
Mike DiCenzo, John Mulaney, Jake Nordwind, Bryan Tucker |
| Pretape: New York City Council Campaign |
Will Stephen, Bryan Tucker |
| Cut for Time Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Superman (Recurring) |
Mike DiCenzo, Chloe Fineman, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O’Sullivan |
Episode 06 — Host: Bill Burr (OAD: November 09, 2024)
- Guest Writer: Sudi Green
- Cameos: Dana Carvey
- Buffalo Wild Wings, directed by Tim Wilkime; The Janitor, directed by Mike Diva
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: SNL for Trump |
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| Monologue (Stand-up) |
Bill Burr |
| Rorschach Test |
Dan Bulla, Steven Castillo, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall |
| Pretape: Buffalo Wild Wings |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell (with an assist from Allie Levitan) |
| Sex Rock CD |
Mike DiCenzo, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman |
| Pretape: The Janitor |
Mike DiCenzo, Andrew Dismukes, Jake Nordwind |
| Calling Dad |
Andrew Dismukes, Moss Perricone, Carl Tart, Devon Walker |
| Bald Guys |
Dan Bulla, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall |
| Trauma Support Group |
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| I Got One |
Alison Gates, Ashley Padilla, Kent Sublette |
Episode 07 — Host: Charli xcx (OAD: November 16, 2024)
- Guest Writer: Sudi Green
- Cameos: Alec Baldwin, Dana Carvey, Julia Fox, Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer
- Wicked Auditions, directed by Christopher Werner; Digital Short: Here I Go, directed by Mike Diva; PDD: Mean Cute, directed by Tim Wilkime
- Peanut’s Widow feature previously cut from the Bill Burr episode
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Trump and Biden Meeting |
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| Monologue |
Alison Gates, Ceara O’Sullivan, Auguste White |
| Babymoon (Recurring) |
Jimmy Fowlie, Sudi Green, Allie Levitan, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Pretape: Wicked Auditions |
Mike DiCenzo, Chloe Fineman, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Thanksgiving Baking Championship 2024 (Recurring) |
Kent Sublette |
| Pretape: Digital Short - Here I Go |
Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Asa Taccone, Jorma Taccone |
| Banger Boyz |
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| Acting Teacher |
Mike DiCenzo, Martin Herlihy, Marcello Hernández, Ben Marshall, Jake Nordwind |
| It Girl Thanksgiving |
Heidi Gardner, Sudi Green, Chloe Fineman, Jimmy Fowlie, Bowen Yang |
| Shrek: The Musical |
Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Sarah Sherman, Bowen Yang |
Episode 08 — Host: Paul Mescal (OAD: December 07, 2024)
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Trisha Paytas, David Spade
- Gladiator II Trailer, directed by Mike Diva; PDD: Paul Mescal is Daddy, directed by Tim Wilkime
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Church Chat 2024 |
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| Monologue |
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| Earring |
Heidi Gardner, Allie Levitan, Emil Wakim |
| Pretape: Gladiator II Trailer |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell, Jane Wickline |
| Italian Restaurant Commercial |
Ashley Padilla, Bryan Tucker |
| Pretape: Please Don’t Destroy - Paul Mescal Is Daddy |
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall |
| Pirates |
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| Brilliant Lawyer |
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| Spotify Wrapped |
Will Stephen, Asha Ward, Bowen Yang |
| A Complete Unknown Red Carpet |
Mike DiCenzo, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson, Jake Nordwind |
Episode 09 — Host: Chris Rock (OAD: December 14, 2024)
- Guest Writers: Matthew Claybrooks, Ali Leroi, Jon Macks, April Rock
- Cameos: Adam Sandler
- Grandpa’s Magic Car, directed by Mike Diva; Office Christmas Party Extravaganza, directed by Christopher Werner
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Crime Stories with Nancy Grace |
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| Monologue (Stand-up) |
Chris Rock |
| Mall Santas |
Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Bryan Tucker |
| Simpsons Christmas Gift |
Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O’Sullivan |
| Pretape: Grandpa’s Magic Car |
Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Asha Ward, Auguste White |
| Sexual Harassment Charlie (Recurring) |
Michael Che, Bryan Tucker |
| Gallbladder Surgery |
Jimmy Fowlie, Ceara O’Sullivan, Sarah Sherman (with an assist from Dan Bulla) |
| Pretape: Office Christmas Party Extravaganza (Recurring) |
Mikey Day, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Streeter Seidell |
| Blind Date |
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Episode 10 — Host: Martin Short (OAD: December 21, 2024)
- Guest Writer: James Anderson
- Cameos: Dana Carvey, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Lucy Liu, Melissa McCarthy, John Mulaney, Paul Rudd, Emma Stone, Kristen Wiig
- An Act of Kindness, directed by Tim Wilkime; How the Grinch Stole Christmas, directed by Mike Diva
| Sketch |
Writer/s |
| Cold Open: Martin Short Five-Timers Club |
Mike DiCenzo, Alison Gates, Streeter Seidell, Kent Sublette |
| Monologue |
Mike DiCenzo, Jake Nordwind, Martin Short |
| Parking Lot Altercation (Recurring) |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
| Pretape: An Act of Kindness |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
| Christmas Airport Parade (Recurring) |
Mike DiCenzo, Jimmy Fowlie, Jake Nordwind, Ego Nwodim, Ceara O’Sullivan, Bowen Yang |
| Sábado Gigante Christmas Special (Recurring) |
Dan Bulla, Steven Castillo, Marcello Hernández, Bryan Tucker |
| Peanuts Christmas |
Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell |
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u/Weird_Little_Flute Mar 25 '25
So great to see these threads again. I hope Carl Tart gets more sketches on soon.