Chris Rock Knows How to Troll
This week’s Saturday Night Live highlighted the comedian’s talent for provocation.
Comedy
The Surprising Comedy of a ‘Serious’ SNL Host
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal found the darker emotions that elevated some of the night’s best sketches.
The Many Sides of Charli XCX
On SNL, the singer who popularized the “brat” ethos showed that she can be goofy and versatile.
The SNL Election Sketch That Captured Voter Exhaustion
Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the show, but another segment last night made a sharper political point.
Michael Keaton’s Simple Trick on SNL
The actor can go from “regular guy” to awkward eccentric in a heartbeat.
How Ariana Grande Brought Bad Singing to SNL
Sometimes, it’s funny to sound terrible.
What Really Works About SNL
The return of Nate Bargatze and his now-classic George Washington sketch points to the surprise viral hits that have kept the show going 50 years on.
Even SNL Is All About the Vibes
The show’s Season 50 premiere set the tone for how it will cover the presidential election’s final weeks.
A Saturday Night Live Monologue That Felt More Like Prayer
Ramy Youssef brought a politics of care to his first time hosting the show.
SNL Is Excelling in One Particular Way
The sketch show’s pretaped segments are outshining its live comedy.