Ep 13. Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy

The thirteenth episode of the thirty-first season of the popular comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live, features actress Natalie Portman as the host and rock band Fall Out Boy as the musical guest.

The episode starts off with a political cold open, a staple for the show, where the cast members poke fun at the current state of politics in the United States. In this episode, the cold open features a press conference by the Trump administration addressing the recent school shooting in Florida.

Portman then takes the stage and delivers her monologue, where she addresses her recent controversy surrounding her appearance in the sci-fi film Annihilation and the controversy surrounding the #MeToo movement. The monologue is lighthearted and playful, featuring a surprise appearance by her Star Wars co-star Andy Samberg.

The episode then moves on to a series of sketches, including a parody of the popular game show "Family Feud" called "Celebrity Feud," featuring Portman as a disgruntled Millennial pitted against Baby Boomers. Another sketch features Portman as an unusually aggressive version of Sesame Street's Elmo, teaching children how to say "no."

One notable sketch from this episode features Portman as a rapper named "Natalie Raps," which went viral and became one of the most popular sketches of the season. In the sketch, Portman dons a blonde wig and raps about her nerdy persona, her Harvard education, and her ability to speak Hebrew. The sketch ends with a surprise appearance by Andy Samberg, reprising his character from "Lazy Sunday," his iconic SNL digital short.

Fall Out Boy takes the stage after the sketches for their musical performance, playing their hit singles "Dance, Dance" and "Sugar, We're Goin Down." The band's energetic performance is a hit with the audience and showcases their signature high-energy stage presence.

The episode wraps up with a final sketch where Portman plays a feminist spokesperson for a company that makes disposable razors for women. The sketch satirizes the way women's products are marketed and highlights the absurdity of gendered marketing in general.

Overall, the thirteenth episode of the thirty-first season of Saturday Night Live featuring Natalie Portman and Fall Out Boy is an entertaining and hilarious episode with several memorable sketches and musical performances. Portman's versatility as a host and the band's high-energy performance make it a must-watch for fans of the show.