Ep 8. Emma Stone / Shawn Mendes

Emma Stone returns to the Saturday Night Live stage to host season 42 episode 8 alongside musical guest, Shawn Mendes. Stone, who has previously appeared on the show five times, is known for her natural comedic timing and is sure to bring plenty of laughs to the show.

The cold open for this episode features Alec Baldwin reprising his role as President Donald Trump. As the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election heats up, Trump tries to distract the American public by taking on a new challenge - competing on Jeopardy! against various members of his administration.

The episode's sketches cover a wide range of topics, including a parody of Hallmark Christmas movies, a spoof on the "IT" movie franchise, and a commercial for a new product that promises to help women deal with their ever-present fear of running into a creepy guy in public.

As always, the episode features several recurring sketches, including a Weekend Update segment with anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che. The duo delivers their usual sharp commentary on current events, including the ongoing controversy surrounding NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem. The segment also features guest appearances by recurring characters like Stefon and Cathy Anne, who always manage to bring the laughs.

One of the most memorable sketches of the episode is a send-up of the classic game show, "What's My Line?" In this version, the celebrity panelists (including Stone) try to guess the identity of a "surprise guest" - who turns out to be none other than Santa Claus. Hilarity ensues as the panelists try to ask the jolly old elf questions without getting on his naughty list.

Stone also gets a chance to show off her singing chops in a sketch that parodies Broadway musicals. In the sketch, Stone stars as a young woman who is constantly bursting into song at the most inappropriate times. Mendes joins her on stage for a duet, to which Stone responds, "I've never heard of you, but you seem nice."

Overall, Saturday Night Live season 42 episode 8 is a hilarious and entertaining installment of the long-running sketch comedy show. Stone proves once again that she is an incredibly talented performer who can handle comedy and drama with equal ease, while Mendes delivers a musical performance that is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. Whether you're a die-hard SNL fan or just tuning in for the first time, this episode is definitely worth watching.