Sarah Sherman

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  Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'

  February 3, 2024

  PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024

  It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...

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  Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake Were 50 Shades of Unfunny on 'SNL'

  January 27, 2024

  PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2024

  Dakota Johnson's halting cadence created comedic tension in a slew of sketches that didn’t land so well (though most of the remotes...

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  'SNL' Was Fetch Thanks to Jacob Elordi and Three Regina Georges

  January 20, 2024

  PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024

  Actor Jacob Elordi dutifully and affably accepted his role as hunk-y guest host, while Reneé Rapp pulled out all the stops for visually ...

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  Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish Had Themselves a Merry Little Christmas on Best 'SNL' of 2023

  December 16, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2023

  With some well-written sketches and great performances by host Kate McKinnon and musical guest (and occasional featured player) Billie Eili...

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  Five-Timer Emma Stone Rescued 'SNL' from Some Clunkers

  December 2, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 3, 2023

  Joining the Five-Timers Club, Emma Stone was a such a great host that she made up for a couple of clunkers on an otherwise strong week for...

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  Jason Momoa and Tate McRae Carried a Strong 'SNL' with Gusto

  November 18, 2023

  PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2023

  Jason Momoa was pure positivity as a spirited return host, while Calgary's Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut, doing what she do...

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  Nate Bargatze and Foo Fighters Shone on a 'Saturday Night Live' Mired in Flubs

  October 28, 2023

  PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2023

  Ingenious, unassuming stand-up Nate Bargatze had his hands full acting in decent sketches, Foo Fighters conjured their younger, poppy alt-r...

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  Pete Davidson Was Heartfelt on Star-Studded 'SNL' with Taylor Swift, John Mulaney and Ice Spice

  October 14, 2023

  PUBLISHED Oct 15, 2023

  A humble and funny Pete Davidson returned to the show that established him as a star and didn't disappoint, while Ice Spice did her best to...