Saturday Night Live Season 27 Episode 4

Ep 4. John Goodman/Ja Rule

  • Not Rated
  • November 3, 2001
  • 4 min
  • 5.5  (80)

In season 27's fourth episode of Saturday Night Live, John Goodman takes on hosting duties while musical guest Ja Rule graces the stage. From start to finish, the episode promises a slew of sketches that are silly, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious.

Goodman, who is no stranger to hosting the show, kicks things off with a hilarious monologue that pokes fun at his recent weight loss. His self-deprecating jokes set the tone for the rest of the night and signal to audiences that this will be an episode filled with laughter.

In the first sketch, Goodman plays a washed-up actor who hosts a show where he introduces clips of failed television pilots. The sketch, entitled "Failed Pilots," cleverly parodies the predictability of network television and the lengths producers will go to get a show greenlit, even if it's doomed from the start.

The next sketch, called "Wake Up Wakefield," takes place at a fictional high school where the morning announcements are delivered by two hapless students played by cast members Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz. Goodman makes an appearance as the school's principal, who is none too pleased with the students' antics. The sketch is filled with physical comedy and hilarious one-liners and is sure to be a hit with audiences.

In another sketch, Goodman plays a game show host in a spoof of "Jeopardy!" The catch? The categories are all incredibly obscure and impossible to answer. With appearances by cast members Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, and Darrell Hammond, this is one sketch that is sure to leave audiences in stitches.

The episode also includes a digital short in which Andy Samberg stars as a music video director who inadvertently makes a music video that turns out to be a pro-conspiracy video for the Illuminati. The sketch, called "Laser Cats 2," features Goodman as a fictionalized version of himself who makes a cameo appearance, adding to the hilarity.

Of course, no episode of Saturday Night Live is complete without the iconic "Weekend Update" segment, where cast members Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon deliver hilarious and biting commentary on current events. In this episode, the two tackle topics such as the midterm elections, the ongoing scandal surrounding Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

The musical performances by Ja Rule are equally entertaining, with the rapper performing hit songs such as "Always on Time" and "Livin' It Up." His performances add a fun and energetic element to the show, perfectly complementing the comedic sketches.

Overall, the John Goodman/Ja Rule episode of Saturday Night Live season 27 promises to be a fun and entertaining night of comedy. With a mix of political satire, physical comedy, and hilarious one-liners, it's an episode that is sure to leave audiences laughing and coming back for more.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 3, 2001
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Runtime
    4 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.5  (80)