Ep 8. Jeremy Renner / Maroon 5

In a humorous episode of Saturday Night Live, Jeremy Renner hosts with musical guest Maroon 5. The episode features a variety of skits and parodies, many of which center around current events and pop culture phenomena. In the cold open, the show mocks President Obama's use of a selfie stick, with impressions from cast members Jay Pharoah as Obama and Cecily Strong as news anchor Brooke Baldwin. The monologue, delivered by Renner, pokes fun at his tough-guy image and promotes his upcoming film, "Kill the Messenger."

The episode also includes several recurring skits, such as "Weekend Update," which features anchor Colin Jost and Michael Che covering the latest news stories with their unique brand of dry humor. In this episode, the segment includes fake commercials for holiday-themed products, such as a turkey-shaped tampon and a wine glass that plays Christmas carols. Another recurring sketch is "The Californians," which features a group of Californians obsessing over driving directions and their complicated personal relationships. This time, the sketch features a cameo appearance by Renner, who plays the boyfriend of one of the characters.

Additional skits include a send-up of "The Voice," in which the judges (played by cast members Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon, and Pharoah) are portrayed as caricatures of themselves and Renner appears as a contestant who has a questionable singing ability. Another sketch features Renner as the host of a fake game show called "What Do You Think?" that asks contestants for their opinions on various topics, such as whether or not they would swap their wife for a sandwich.

As for the musical performance, Maroon 5 takes the stage twice during the show, performing their hits "One More Night" and "Daylight." The band members are joined by Renner for a silly, choreographed dance routine during "Daylight," which adds a fun element to the performance.

Overall, the episode is an enjoyable mix of satire, parody, and musical performances. The cast and guest host all deliver strong performances that keep the audience laughing throughout the show.