Ep 20. Winona Ryder/Moby

Winona Ryder hosted Saturday Night Live's season 27 episode 20 with Moby as the musical guest. The show featured the iconic actress and her unpredictable sense of humor striving to make the audience laugh. Accompanied by the brilliant cast of SNL, Winona delivered hilarious skits and sketches that did not disappoint.

The show opened with a political Cold Open featuring Darrell Hammond as Al Gore, who was reacting to then-President George W. Bush's State of the Union address. Instead of focusing on specific political issues, the sketch was centered on an escalating spat between Hammond's Al Gore character and Bush as portrayed by Will Ferrell. This skit set the tone for a night filled with satire and humor aimed at political affairs.

One of the most memorable skits in the episode was "Mr. Peppers," featuring Winona Ryder as a crazed teacher struggling with the task of teaching her class about sex education. She tells her students about her pet cat, Mr. Peppers, who died from unknown struggles. The skit was a clever and hilarious satire on the awkwardness of sex education in schools.

Another skit that stood out was "The How Do You Say? Ah Yes, Show," a mock talk show. Winona Ryder portrayed a French woman who struggled to communicate with her American host. Other cast members and guests continued to misunderstand and communicate with their different accents, resulting in a series of hilarious miscommunications.

The episode also included a parody of "The View," featuring Winona Ryder, Jimmy Fallon, Rachel Dratch, and Ana Gasteyer. The skit mocked the popular daytime talk show by adding exaggerated voices and personalities to the hosts. Each host's individual quirks were exploited for comedic effect to the delight of the audience.

Moby also appeared in several skits with Winona Ryder. One of the funniest was "Get Off the Shed," where they played an intense family trying to convince other family members to get off the shed. The sketch was reminiscent of the absurd family and behavior in movies like "Edward Scissorhands." Moby was a great addition to the show, playing himself and other characters, including a brief stint as a mailman.

The musical performance of the night was Moby's "We Are All Made of Stars." The song was a pop and techno anthem about the unity of humanity, and Moby's electrifying performance further emphasized that message.

Overall, Saturday Night Live's season 27 episode 20 brought Winona Ryder's talent and wit to the forefront, with outstanding support from the show's cast and musical guest, Moby. The episode was full of clever and risque skits that never failed to entertain the audience.