Ep 9. Taylor Lautner/Bon Jovi

Taylor Lautner, the breakout star from the Twilight franchise, hosts this episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Bon Jovi. The show kicks off with a cold open sketch mocking the recent climate summit in Copenhagen, followed by Lautner's monologue in which he pokes fun at his own youth and fitness. The rest of the episode features a mix of pre-recorded sketches and live sketches with Lautner showcasing his comedic skills in various scenarios.

One pre-recorded sketch sees Lautner playing a high school football player who is secretly a male stripper, while another has him as the star of a fake crime show called "Undercover Boss: Star Wars Edition" where he plays Darth Vader disguised as a new employee on the Death Star. The episode also includes a series of political sketches, such as a parody of a C-SPAN show in which senators use "Reckless Spending" as a catchphrase to describe any spending they don't like, and a digital short featuring Andy Samberg as a nerdy Obama supporter who keeps insisting "Yes We Can" to everything.

Of course, there are also plenty of sketches showcasing the comedic talents of the rest of the cast, such as a fake commercial for an energy bar called "Meat Tornado" that promises to give consumers the energy and masculinity they need to succeed, and a send-up of the reality competition show "The Biggest Loser" where contestants are more concerned with sabotaging each other than losing weight. Musical guest Bon Jovi performs a few of their classic hits, including "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name," as well as a new single from their album "The Circle."

Overall, the episode showcases a good mix of topical humor and evergreen comedy, with Lautner's natural charm and comedic timing making him a strong host. The sketches are varied in tone and style, with some relying on absurdity and others more down-to-earth, but all delivering a solid punchline. The musical performances from Bon Jovi are also a highlight, with the band bringing their energetic rock sound to the SNL stage. This episode is a fun and entertaining way to spend a Saturday night, with humor that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.