Saturday Night Live Season 32 Episode 14

Ep 14. Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

  • TV14
  • February 24, 2007
  • 43 min
  • 6.3  (85)

In season 32 episode 14 of Saturday Night Live, host Rainn Wilson and musical guest Arcade Fire bring a night of laughter and music to the stage. Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office, proves to be a versatile host with his comedic timing and willingness to throw himself into the various skits.

The show kicks off with a political cold open, as is often the case with SNL. This time, the sketch features Anderson Cooper (played by Alex Moffat) interviewing President Trump's personal physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson (Beck Bennett), about the president's recent health exam. The skit pokes fun at the absurdity of Trump's reported weight and overall physical health. This sets the tone for the rest of the episode, as the show continues to take aim at current events and pop culture.

Throughout the night, Rainn Wilson appears in a number of hilarious skits. In one, he plays a crazed skydiving instructor who takes his clients on a wild ride. In another, he portrays a college professor giving a lecture on geology, but can't stop bringing up his troubled relationship with his ex-wife. Wilson's willingness to commit to the characters and their quirks makes each skit a delight to watch.

But the real standout of the night is the musical guest, Arcade Fire. The Canadian indie rock band delivers energetic performances of their songs "Keep the Car Running" and "Intervention." The latter in particular showcases lead singer Win Butler's powerful vocals, backed by the band's signature blend of guitar, strings, and percussion.

In between sketches, Weekend Update delivers the news in its typically irreverent fashion. Hosts Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler deliver witty one-liners and scathing commentary on current events. This episode's Update segments include a hilarious segment on Valentine's Day gift ideas and a scathing takedown of the then-recently unveiled 2008 federal budget.

Overall, Saturday Night Live season 32 episode 14 is a strong installment of the long-running sketch comedy show. Rainn Wilson proves to be a game host, and Arcade Fire delivers thrilling musical performances. The show continues to be a mainstay of popular culture, delivering biting satire and entertaining performances for generations of viewers.

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  • First Aired
    February 24, 2007
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (85)