Saturday Night Live Season 42 Episode 15

Ep 15. Octavia Spencer/Father John Misty

  • TV14
  • March 4, 2017
  • 52 min
  • 5.7  (223)

Octavia Spencer, the Academy Award-winning actress, hosted season 42 episode 15 of the satirical sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Father John Misty was the musical guest for the night.

The show began with a monologue by Spencer, who talked about her experiences growing up in Alabama and how her life had changed after winning the Academy Award. She also touched on the current political climate in the country, thanking the people who were standing up for what they believed in.

It was then followed by a number of sketches, including one featuring Spencer as a contestant on a game show where she had to identify different types of black people. Another sketch had her playing a scientist who invents a new type of toilet that was capable of sending musical greetings.

"Girlfriends Game Night" was a sketch where a group of girlfriends gathered together for a game night, only to find out that one of them, played by Spencer, had never played any of the games before. Chaos and hilarity ensued as the friends tried to teach her the rules of various games.

In another sketch, Spencer played the principal of a school who was giving a speech during a graduation ceremony. However, she couldn't resist throwing shade at some of the underperforming students, much to the awkwardness of those in the audience.

Father John Misty delivered two outstanding musical performances, including his song "Pure Comedy", which had a strong political message.

The Weekend Update segment featured Colin Jost and Michael Che, as they tackled the news of the day, including the Trump administration's latest actions and the ongoing Russian scandal. One of the most memorable moments was when the current White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, made a surprise appearance to answer some questions from the Update team.

The best sketch of the night was titled "Lil' Rent". It featured a group of young children singing songs from the musical Rent. The twist was that, since the children were so young, they had no understanding of the adult themes of the musical and instead sang about playtime and nap time.

Overall, the episode was a strong one, with Octavia Spencer showing off her comedic chops and making the most of her hosting duties. The sketches were entertaining and topical, and Father John Misty's musical performances were a welcome addition.

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  • First Aired
    March 4, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    52 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (223)