Saturday Night Live Season 26 Episode 4

Ep 4. Charlize Theron/Paul Simon

  • Not Rated
  • November 4, 2000
  • 5.6  (85)

The 4th episode of the 26th season of Saturday Night Live brings us the actress Charlize Theron as the host and the legendary musician Paul Simon as the musical guest. The episode starts with a political cold open featuring Will Ferrell as George W. Bush addressing the nation in the aftermath of the 2000 presidential election.

Charlize Theron, who has made a name for herself in Hollywood through her various iconic roles, proves to be a natural comedian as she takes on different characters and accents throughout the show. In one sketch, Theron hilariously spoofs her own movie "The Devil's Advocate" by playing a seductive Monica Lewinsky opposite Darrell Hammond's Bill Clinton. In another sketch, she plays a flight attendant dealing with a passenger (played by Chris Kattan) who wants to sit in the emergency exit row despite being completely unqualified.

Paul Simon, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, joins the show as the musical guest and delivers unforgettable performances of his classic hits "You Can Call Me Al" and "The Boxer". Simon also joins Theron for a musical duet, adding his iconic voice to her impressive singing abilities.

As always, Saturday Night Live delivers a mix of political humor and pop culture parodies, with sketches covering everything from the presidential election to reality TV shows. One standout sketch features Theron as a fake contestant on the popular cooking show "Iron Chef," while another parodies VH1's "Behind the Music" series with a fake documentary about the Bee Gees.

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a standout one, with strong performances from both the host and the musical guest, and plenty of laughs throughout. Whether you are a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer, this episode is definitely worth a watch.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 4, 2000
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (85)