Saturday Night Live Season 15 Episode 13 Tom Hanks/Aerosmith

In Saturday Night Live Season 15 Episode 13, Tom Hanks hosted the show for the fifth time, bringing his trademark charm and wit to the stage. As one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, Hanks was the perfect choice for a host, and he did not disappoint.

The episode kicked off with a hilarious cold open featuring Dana Carvey as George H.W. Bush, making fun of the then-current presidential campaign. The sketch was typical of SNL's political satire, with biting commentary and hilarious impressions.

The show then moved on to Hanks' monologue, which was a highlight of the episode. Hanks started off the monologue by joking about how he was now a "professional host" and how he had to deal with the pressures of hosting the show. He then went on to showcase his comedic skills by doing a song and dance number about all the different characters he's played over the years, which was met with raucous applause from the audience.

The next sketch was "Wayne's World," one of SNL's most popular recurring sketches. Hanks joined Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as the show's hosts, Wayne and Garth, for a hilarious sketch that poked fun at Aerosmith, the musical guests for the episode.

Speaking of Aerosmith, the band delivered some great performances during the show. They played two of their biggest hits, "Cryin'" and "Amazing," which were both met with thunderous applause from the audience. Aerosmith also joined the cast for several sketches throughout the episode, showcasing their comedic chops as well as their musical talent.

One of the standout sketches of the night was "Jockeys." Hanks played a jockey named Randy Quaid who had just won the Kentucky Derby, but was so drunk that he couldn't even stand up straight. The sketch was hilarious from start to finish, with Hanks delivering a performance that was both over-the-top and subtle at the same time.

Another highlight of the episode was "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey," a recurring sketch that featured a series of absurd and hilarious quotes. Hanks played a character named Tim Kazurinsky who read the quotes, which ranged from the bizarre to the nonsensical. The sketch was a perfect showcase for Hanks' comedic skills, and it was one of the most beloved moments of the episode.

Overall, Saturday Night Live Season 15 Episode 13 was a great episode that showcased the best of SNL. With Tom Hanks as the host and Aerosmith as the musical guests, the episode had plenty of star power, but it was the writing and performances that really shone. Whether you're a longtime fan of SNL or a newcomer to the show, this episode is definitely worth watching.