Melissa McCarthy’s Energetic Hosting on SNL: Highlights and Lows
Melissa McCarthy’s hosting on “Saturday Night Live” brought a mix of standout sketches and less memorable ones. Known for her full commitment to every role, McCarthy delivered a performance that was both engaging and varied.
While some sketches were exceptional, Colin Jost’s portrayal of Pete Hegseth stood out as a surprising highlight. McCarthy’s comedic timing and ability to improvise added unexpected humor throughout the show.
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McCarthy’s comedic talent shone even in weaker material, making her performances enjoyable regardless of the content. Her natural humor kept audiences anticipating her next move, often choosing the funniest approach.
Jost’s portrayal of Hegseth included references to recent political events, while other sketches explored themes like holiday generosity and supermarket free samples, adding light-hearted humor to the episode.
Jason Hughes ranks the sketches from worst to best, including the Monologue, Cold Open, “Weekend Update,” and any cut sketches that appeared online. Musical guests are excluded unless notably humorous.
Monologue: Melissa McCarthy
In her sixth hosting appearance, McCarthy’s monologue faced timing issues and lacked impact, though a piano moment with Marcello Hernández provided some charm.
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Holiday House
Bowen Yang and McCarthy’s holiday decor segment was charming, but the overall sketch felt disjointed, with Tommy Brennan’s role adding little value.
Truth or Dare
A sleepover game of truth or dare highlighted Jane Wickline’s underutilization, leaving the sketch with potential unrealized.
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Cousin Planet
This quirky parody song allowed Veronika Slowikowska to showcase her comedic style, keeping the spirit of SNL’s eccentric humor alive.
Weekend Update
Michael Che and Colin Jost addressed topics like FIFA and political figures, though the segment lacked its usual sharpness. Ben Marshall’s appearance fell flat, but Sarah Sherman’s performance as a drunk raccoon added much-needed humor.
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A Helping Hand
In a pre-taped holiday sketch, McCarthy plays an elderly neighbor connecting with a young boy, leading to unexpected humor.
Free Sample
McCarthy excelled in a character role as an overly enthusiastic woman at a grocery store, showcasing her comedic range.
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Sunday Supper
Andrew Dismukes and McCarthy created humor from a simple premise, with Dismukes’ enthusiasm driving the sketch.
UPS Driver
McCarthy’s physical comedy shone as a UPS worker reviewing her antics on a Ring video, adding unexpected humor to the sketch.
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Cold Open: Hegseth Press Conference
Colin Jost’s portrayal of Pete Hegseth was a highlight, with his comedic timing and character work standing out in the cold open.
Player of the Week
Despite a mixed night, Sarah Sherman emerged as a standout with her versatile performances, particularly as the drunk raccoon.
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Saturday Night Live returns next week with host Josh O’Connor and musical guest Lily Allen.
