Ep 17. Tom Hanks/Red Hot Chili Peppers

In the 17th episode of the 31st season of Saturday Night Live, talented actor Tom Hanks joins as the host while Red Hot Chili Peppers light up the stage as the musical guest. The show starts off with a hilarious cold open, which leads to Tom Hanks' energetic monologue, where he talks about his film career and his mastery over the art of acting.

The first sketch of the night is a parody of a sports-talk show. With Tom playing the role of the host, the sketch is funny and displays the typical energetic arguments that exist in sports-talk. The next sketch is called "Diner Lobster," which is a quirky and absurd take on a lobster meal. Hanks, along with the whole SNL cast, delivered hilarious performances, ensuring viewers stay entertained.

In the next sketch, Tom Hanks plays the role of a talk show host interviewing the siblings of the contestants on "Survivor." This particular sketch brings out the overzealous characters of the contestants' siblings, which Tom elegantly handles with his delightful sense of humor. The fourth sketch of the night is a political sketch where a town hall meeting gets out of hand. The sketch is witty and entertaining, and it displays the satire SNL is known for.

Next up was the weekend update. Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered their typical satire commentary on current events. This was followed by a hilarious segment with casts Pete Davidson and Leslie Jones playing their character "Chad" and "Shanice," respectively, as they make their way through a haunted house. The segment made for a hilarious watch and is one of the highlights of the episode.

In the next sketch, a group of police officers interrogates a suspect in a cookie theft. Hanks' character brings on an over-the-top approach to the sketch, making it a light-hearted and entertaining watch. The second last sketch of the night featured a parody of a television show where the Red Hot Chili Peppers played the role of the in-house band. The sketch hit all the right notes and made for an enjoyable watch.

The final sketch of the night was about a museum exhibit that was hosting a collection of rather creepy dolls. Tom Hanks played the museum curator, displaying his perfect comedic timing and bringing the sketch to life. The episode ends with the cast and Tom Hanks thanking viewers for tuning in.

Overall, the show is a solid episode in the SNL series, with Hanks displaying his incredible acting abilities throughout, delivering laughs and making the viewers entertained every minute of the show. Red Hot Chili Peppers provided a fantastic live performance, and the SNL cast was in their true element as they brought the audience through the emotions of laughter and joy.