Ep 7. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga takes over New York City with her sixth appearance on Saturday Night Live, season 39, episode 7. The episode, which aired on November 16th, 2013, features Gaga as both the host and musical guest.

The episode begins with a cold open that parodies the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Cecily Strong and Vanessa Bayer portray two female friends who attempt to sign up for healthcare but are met with computer glitches and long wait times. Senator Ted Cruz, played by Taran Killam, also makes an appearance to explain his opposition to the Affordable Care Act.

Following the cold open, Lady Gaga takes the stage for her monologue. She introduces herself as "the goddess of love" and performs a musical number that features her backup dancers dressed as planets. Gaga jokes about her outfits and reveals that she has brought her own meat dress to the show.

Next, a sketch titled "Waking Up with Kimye" features Jay Pharaoh and Nasim Pedrad as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The couple invites various celebrities, including Lady Gaga and Seth Rogen, to their bedroom to discuss their latest fashion choices. Gaga dons a ridiculous fur coat and Rogen wears a shirt with cats on it.

One of the standout sketches of the episode is titled "Murder Mystery." Gaga plays the girlfriend of a wealthy man, played by Kenan Thompson, who is murdered during a dinner party. The guests, including Bobby Moynihan and Aidy Bryant, attempt to solve the murder while Gaga becomes increasingly suspicious of each of them.

In a segment of "Weekend Update," cast member Kate McKinnon portrays German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She compares the current NSA spying scandal to her grandmother's fear of the Stasi in East Germany and introduces a new segment called "What Are You Doing?"

The episode also features a commercial parody for a dating site called "Jewelry Party," in which women bond over their love of jewelry and their hatred of men. Lady Gaga appears in the sketch dressed in elaborate jewelry and a feathered headdress.

One of the final sketches of the episode is a parody of the film "Ratatouille" titled "Brie-lliant." Lady Gaga plays a Parisian chef who creates the perfect dish with the help of a rat, played by Taran Killam.

The episode concludes with Lady Gaga performing two songs, "Do What U Want" and "Gypsy," both from her album "ARTPOP." She sports a variety of unique outfits, including a seashell bikini and a top hat.

Overall, Lady Gaga's hosting and performance on Saturday Night Live season 39, episode 7 proved to be a memorable one. The episode included a variety of sketches and parodies that showcased both her comedic talents and her musical abilities.