Ep 10. Martin Short / Paul McCartney

Martin Short returns to Saturday Night Live as host for the third time, bringing with him a fantastic energy and comedic timing that audiences have come to know and love. With a career spanning over three decades, Martin Short is a veteran of the entertainment industry, having starred in numerous films and TV shows, and created some of the most memorable characters in sketch comedy.

Joining Martin Short as musical guest is none other than legendary musician, Paul McCartney. In a rare live television performance, McCartney delivers an unforgettable set, showcasing some of his greatest hits, as well as some surprises.

As always, the SNL cast is on point, delivering a mixture of timely political satire and absurd humor. Highlights of the show include "What Up With That," a recurring sketch featuring Kenan Thompson as the host of a talk show that never seems to get around to actually interviewing its guests, and "The Charlie Brown School of Dance," a hilarious send-up of the beloved Peanuts character and his signature moves.

Martin Short also gets to reprise some of his most famous characters, including the flamboyant Broadway producer, Nathan Thurm, and the clueless interviewer, Jiminy Glick. In each of these sketches, Short's impeccable comedic timing and spot-on impressions are on full display.

And of course, no episode of SNL would be complete without the political sketch of the week. In this episode, the focus is on the ongoing government shutdown, with portrayals of various politicians on both sides of the aisle.

Throughout the show, Paul McCartney provides the perfect accompaniment with his musical talent, performing classic songs like "Hey Jude" and "Maybe I'm Amazed," as well as newer material from his latest album.

Overall, Martin Short / Paul McCartney is a standout episode of Saturday Night Live, delivering the perfect mixture of humor, music, and political commentary. Fans of the show, and of Martin Short and Paul McCartney in particular, won't want to miss it.