Saturday Night Live Season 21 Episode 4 Gabriel Byrne/Alanis Morissette

Gabriel Byrne/Alanis Morissette is the fourth episode of the twenty first season of the popular American live television sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Originally airing on October 28, 1995, the episode is hosted by Irish actor Gabriel Byrne with musical guest Alanis Morissette.

The episode opens with a skit featuring Byrne in a mock commercial for a book called "How to Be Irish" which pokes fun at Irish stereotypes. Following this, Byrne delivers his opening monologue which references his successful career and his recent role in the blockbuster film "The Usual Suspects."

The show's first sketch is a parody of the popular television game show "Jeopardy!" In this version of the game, the contestants are all famous deceased authors, including William Shakespeare and Ernest Hemingway. The sketch is a satirical take on pop culture's trivialization of academic pursuits.

Later in the show, Byrne appears in a sketch titled "Shaun Majumder and Clive's Impressions" where he plays the role of a British actor trying to keep up with the culturally diverse impressions of his colleague. Another memorable sketch features the show's cast members with prosthetic appendages in a spoof of the film "Robocop."

As for musical performances, Alanis Morissette appears twice during the episode. She performs her hit song "Hand in My Pocket" for her first performance and the lesser-known "All I Really Want" for her second.

In addition to the sketches and musical performances, the episode also features several commercial parodies. These include a fake commercial for a baldness treatment that involves an uncomfortably large hat, and a skit that spoofs on Goofy as a depressed and lonely character.

Overall, Gabriel Byrne/Alanis Morissette is a solid episode of Saturday Night Live that delivers laughs with its clever sketches and witty portrayals of popular culture. It successfully showcases both Byrne's acting talent and Morissette's impressive vocal ability.