Ep 4. Ben Stiller/Alanis Morissette

Ben Stiller and Alanis Morissette appeared as the hosts of the fourth episode of the twenty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. This episode aired on October 24, 1998, and was well-received by audiences.

The show began with a sketch that parodied the Vice Presidential debate between Republican candidate Dick Cheney and Democratic candidate Joe Lieberman. The sketch depicted Lieberman as overly professional and unemotional, while Cheney was portrayed as a bumbling fool. The actors playing the candidates, Ana Gasteyer and Darrell Hammond, respectively, delivered strong performances, and the sketch was a hit with viewers.

One of the standout sketches of the night was a parody of the TV show ER. The sketch, called "E!R," featured Stiller as a doctor who had to treat celebrities like Mariah Carey and Garth Brooks. The sketch was well-written and showcased Stiller's comedic talent. The audience loved it, and it is still remembered as one of the best sketches from the season.

Another memorable moment from the evening was a musical performance by Alanis Morissette. She performed her hit song "Thank U" and received a standing ovation from the audience. Morissette's performance was also notable because it was one of the few times that a musical guest was allowed to perform two songs on the show.

Overall, the fourth episode of the twenty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live was a success. The combination of Stiller and Morissette as hosts and performers was a winning one, and the sketches and musical performances were all well received. Fans of the show still remember this episode fondly today.