Ep 10. Casey Affleck / Chance The Rapper

Saturday Night Live season 42 episode 10 is titled "Casey Affleck / Chance The Rapper." In this episode, the Academy Award-winning actor Casey Affleck hosts the show for the first time. Affleck is most known for his performances in movies like "Gone Baby Gone," "Manchester by the Sea," and "Good Will Hunting," and his hosting duties were highly anticipated by fans of the show and his work.

The musical guest for the evening is Chance The Rapper, who was riding high on the success of his critically acclaimed mixtape "Coloring Book" at the time. Chance was making his second appearance on the show, having previously appeared as a musical guest in December 2015. Fans were looking forward to seeing what new music he would perform on the SNL stage.

The show kicks off with a cold open parodying CNN's coverage of President-elect Donald Trump's press conference, with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as Trump. This segment was a continuation of the show's popular Trump spoofs, which had become a regular feature since Baldwin first appeared as the president-elect in October of 2016. The skit features a number of CNN personalities, including Kate McKinnon as anchor Kate Bolduan and Beck Bennett as Wolf Blitzer.

Next up is a monologue from Casey Affleck, who starts off by acknowledging his own awkwardness and nervousness before launching into a series of comedic anecdotes about his experiences as a Hollywood actor. The monologue is well-received by the audience, setting a positive tone for the rest of the show.

One of the standout sketches of the evening is a parody of "Family Feud" called "The Dunk Off," in which two families face off in a basketball-themed trivia contest. The sketch features a number of the cast members in hilarious basketball outfits and some irreverent jokes about the game, making it a crowd-pleaser for both basketball fans and non-fans alike.

Another highlight of the episode is a pre-filmed segment called "Wells for Boys," a spoof of aspirational toy commercials that features a new toy that's specifically designed to help little boys connect with their emotions: a well. The ironic humor of the commercial is driven home by the deadpan acting of the cast members and a catchy theme song that's sure to get stuck in viewers' heads.

The episode also features a number of politically charged sketches, including a skit about a group of Americans who move to Canada after the inauguration of Donald Trump, a parody of former president Barack Obama's farewell address, and a segment called "Hot Robot At The Airport" that pokes fun at the controversy surrounding airport security screenings.

The musical performances from Chance The Rapper are also well-received, with the artist performing two tracks from "Coloring Book" - "Same Drugs" and "Finish Line/Drown." Chance's energy and charisma on stage make for a captivating performance, and his contributions to some of the show's sketches make him a standout guest throughout the evening.

Overall, Saturday Night Live season 42 episode 10 is a strong addition to the show's long and storied history, with a combination of great sketches, solid performances, and timely political commentary. Fans of the show, Casey Affleck, and Chance The Rapper alike will find plenty to enjoy in this episode.