Ep 8. Claire Foy / Anderson .Paak

In the eighth episode of season 44 of Saturday Night Live, English actress Claire Foy is the host and Anderson .Paak is the musical guest.

The cold open of the episode has a sketch that parodies the recent G20 summit, where world leaders including President Trump, played by Alec Baldwin, gather for a game of "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" game show. The skit is hilarious and manages to lampoon various political figures at the same time.

From there, the show jumps into a series of live sketches that showcase the comedic talents of the cast, as well as Claire Foy as the host. One of the sketches has Foy playing a pretentious Shakespearean actress who constantly outshines her co-star, played by Beck Bennett.

Another sketch has Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, and Kate McKinnon playing women gathered for a baby shower but who can't stop commenting on the pregnant woman's, played by Ego Nwodim, food choices.

In a pre-taped segment, Kate McKinnon plays Theresa May in a parody of the British Prime Minister's Christmas message, in which she sings a farewell song about her time in office.

In a sketch called "Bok Bok," Foy plays a woman who is eager to enjoy a casual meal at a fast-food restaurant, but her order is disrupted by a maniacal chicken who insists on adding various items to her food.

The Weekend Update, as always, features hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che delivering sharp commentary on the latest news and events. The segment includes segments on Paris protests, Trump's recent Twitter activity, and Facebook's data breaches.

The episode also includes a sketch in which Claire Foy plays a woman whose visit to a fortune teller turns into a nightmarish experience, and another sketch where Foy plays an aggressive salesperson in a mattress store who is determined to sell a bed to a customer, played by Pete Davidson.

Anderson .Paak's musical performances throughout the episode provide energetic and soulful interludes that keep the pace of the show moving.

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a showcase of satire and silliness, delivered by a talented cast and a charming host in Claire Foy.