Adam Sandler hosted SNL for the first time in his career despite being one of the most popular cast members ever. Check out highlights from the episode below.
Cold open
This week’s cold open featured Keenan Thompson as Steve Harvey hosting Family Feud between the Game of Thrones cast and the Avengers cast.
Adam Sandler opening monologue: “I Was Fired”
Adam Sandler opened the show addressing the fact that despite being one of the most popular cast members in the history of the show, he had never come back to host SNL. His answer was simple: “I was fired.” Sandler made light of it though, doing a musical tribute to his firing that featured a cameo with Chris Rock and left the audience laughing.
Sandler family reunion
It was all Adam Sandler all the time during this week’s episode. In one sketch, all of Sandler’s quirks came to a head with a giant “family reunion” that featured cast members playing into his best moments on the show and in his movie career.
Shawn Mendes performs
Shawn Mendes took the stage to promote a new song and his current tour. Check out his performances of “If I Can’t Have You” and “In My Blood” below.
Coming up on ‘SNL’
The final two episodes of the season were announced as well. Next week, Emma Thompson will host SNL along with musical guests The Jonas Brothers. Rounding out the season on May 18 will be host Paul Rudd and musical guest DJ Khaled.
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