Ep 18. Chris Rock / Megan Thee Stallion

Chris Rock returns to host Saturday Night Live for the third time while Megan Thee Stallion makes her debut as the musical guest. The episode opens with a cold open parodying the final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The opening monologue by Chris Rock addresses the recent political and social climate and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. He also touches on his experiences with COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement.

A standout sketch of the episode is 'Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Wayne's Music Video.' The sketch features Megan and Wayne as they shoot a music video that becomes increasingly chaotic due to the various interruptions and mishaps that occur.

Another notable sketch is 'The Drew Barrymore Show' where Chloe Fineman plays Drew Barrymore as she experiences mishaps and confusions during the taping of her daytime talk show. Chris Rock makes an appearance in the sketch as a guest, adding to the comedic weight.

The episode also has a strong political presence with sketches such as 'Voter Fraud Cold Open,' 'Weekend Update,' and 'President and His Medical Team.' Each sketch takes jabs at the current political climate and addresses important social issues.

Megan Thee Stallion delivers two memorable performances of her hit songs, 'Savage' and 'Don't Stop,' both featuring intricate dance routines and bold fashion choices. She also makes a brief appearance in a sketch satirizing a music video shoot.

Overall, Chris Rock and Megan Thee Stallion bring their unique styles to the 45th season of Saturday Night Live, resulting in an entertaining and politically charged episode.