Saturday Night Live just got a whole lot weirder and we are here for it. Lady Gaga pulled double duty as host and musical guest and let's just say she did not disappoint. This episode was packed with bizarre sketches killer songs and of course Weekend Update brought the heat. If you missed it don't worry we have got you covered with all the highlights and funny moments.
From Priestess of Terror to Polka Dots: Lady Gaga's Eccentric Musical Performances and Sketch Comedy Domination
Lady Gaga is known for bringing the unexpected and her musical performances on SNL were no exception. For "Abracadabra" from her new album Mayhem she was like a "priestess of terror" ruling over dancers in a sparkly red jumpsuit and wielding a cane. Then for "Killah" she transformed again rocking an oversized purple suit channeling David Byrne and Prince while prancing and even writhing on the floor. These weren't just performances they were full-on Gaga experiences.
But it wasn't just about the music. Gaga dove headfirst into the comedy too. The sketches were definitely on the strange side the kind you either love or scratch your head at. Take "A Long Goodbye" for example. It started sentimental with Gaga leaving her boyfriend for cooking school in Paris. Then it quickly went off the rails with rideable luggage biker gangs and suitcase scooters on the highway. It was pure silly absurdity and Gaga played it perfectly in a polka-dot dress looking like a confused normie in a world gone bonkers.
She also played a Satanic Friendly's worker and a funeral director obsessed with Roaring 20s funerals. But maybe the best sketch was "Wonderful Tonight" with Bowen Yang . They played a couple on a first date singing a duet of the Eric Clapton classic but with increasingly bizarre and hilarious lyrics about Big Macs shaving body hair and nipple play. It was goofy off-putting and somehow totally worked thanks to Gaga's commitment and killer vocals. She really embraced the weird and that's what made this episode so memorable.
Weekend Update Tackles Trump and Musk with Sharp Jokes and Hilarious Characters
Of course no SNL episode is complete without Weekend Update and Colin Jost and Michael Che did not hold back this week. They dove straight into the political humor starting with Donald Trump's recent inauguration. Jost joked about Trump not placing his hand properly on the Lincoln Bible and imagining the Bible "screaming". He also made fun of Trump's idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Michael Che took on Trump's pardon of January 6th rioters comparing their supposed patriotism to how O.J. Simpson "loved Nicole." He then went after Elon Musk and his controversial salute that looked a lot like a Nazi salute. Che's take? "Elon Musk is not a Nazi; the Nazis made nice cars." It was a classic Weekend Update punchline short sharp and a bit unexpected.
Beyond the headlines Ego Nwodim appeared as Giselle a "concerned businesswoman" with a funny warning for Black women about securing wigs before Trump's trade wars impact hair extensions. Andrew Dismukes also joined in with his puppet dad routine. But the real highlight might have been Mikey Day as "Lord Gaga" Lady Gaga's British aristocrat husband. He showed up to comment on Weekend Update with dripping condescension about his wife's "hobby" and shock at her success delivering some great jabs at Colin Jost in the process. Weekend Update kept the political and pop culture commentary coming with its signature bite.
Top 5 Must-See Moments from Lady Gaga's SNL Episode:
- "Killah" Musical Performance: Epic production tear-away dress and Gaga at her most powerful.
- "Wonderful Tonight" Sketch: Gaga and Bowen Yang's bizarre duet with hilarious rewritten lyrics.
- "A Long Goodbye" Sketch: Rideable luggage biker gangs and escalating absurdity.
- Weekend Update's Elon Musk Joke: Michael Che's "Nazis made nice cars" line that landed perfectly.
- Lady Gaga's Monologue: Self-deprecating humor and shout-out to superfan Bowen Yang.
Gaga Proves She's Game for Anything: SNL Episode Showcases Her Versatility and Fearless Comedy
Lady Gaga's SNL episode was definitely one for the books. She not only delivered the expected amazing musical performances but she also threw herself into the comedy with full force. She embraced the weird the silly and even the dark humor of the sketches. Whether she was writhing on the floor in a purple suit or pretending to ride a suitcase scooter down the highway Gaga showed she is truly game for anything.
This episode felt different from typical SNL fare. It was playful strange and willing to go to some unexpected places. It was not always about the easy laughs but more about creating a unique and memorable experience. And in that it succeeded. Lady Gaga's sincerity her commitment to the absurd and of course her incredible talent made this SNL episode a truly standout moment in the show's 50th season. If you are looking for something a little different a little bizarre and a whole lot entertaining this Lady Gaga hosted SNL is worth checking out.