Ep 2. Justin Timberlake

The 29th season of Saturday Night Live features an episode with pop sensation Justin Timberlake as host. The show is a sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its inception in 1975.

The episode begins with a cold open sketch that pokes fun at the 2003 California recall election, which saw Arnold Schwarzenegger elected as governor. The sketch features former California governor Gray Davis (played by Darrell Hammond) complaining about how the recall process is unfair and venting his frustration with Arnold Schwarzenegger (played by Chris Parnell).

The opening credits then roll, accompanied by a live performance by musical guest Justin Timberlake. Timberlake performs his hit song "Rock Your Body" accompanied by a full band and backup dancers.

The first sketch of the night features Timberlake as a guest on a fictional talk show called "Diagnosis Mysteries." In the sketch, the host of the show (played by Fred Armisen) presents various medical ailments that have baffled doctors and asks Timberlake to offer a diagnosis. The sketch features various absurd medical conditions, such as a man who sweats spaghetti sauce and a woman who sneezes glitter.

The next sketch parodies the game show "The Price is Right." In the sketch, Timberlake plays a contestant who is paired up with a woman (played by Maya Rudolph) who is convinced that everything on the show costs one dollar. The sketch features various funny moments as the woman tries to guess the price of different items on the show.

The musical performance for the second half of the show features Timberlake performing his hit song "Senorita" with a live band and backup dancers.

The next sketch parodies the daytime talk show "Dr. Phil." Timberlake plays a man who is struggling with an addiction to the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto." The sketch features various funny moments as Dr. Phil (played by Will Ferrell) tries to get Timberlake to stop playing the game and focus on his relationships.

The final sketch of the night features Timberlake as a member of the fictional boy band "The Funky Bunch." The sketch parodies the late 90s boy band craze and features various funny moments as the band tries to come up with a hit song and deal with infighting and egos.

The show ends with Timberlake and the cast saying goodnight to the audience and thanking them for watching. Overall, the episode is a hilarious and entertaining showcase for Timberlake's comedic talents and musical abilities. Fans of Saturday Night Live and Timberlake are sure to enjoy this episode.