entertainment
March 15, 2026
Saturday Night Live: Harry Styles Pulls Double Duty in Decently Silly Episode
The star celebrates the release of his new album by playing host and musical guest in another better-than-usual episode with cameos from Ryan Gosling and Paul Simon

TL;DR
- The episode opened with a sketch on the economy and "The Epstein Files," featuring Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.
- Harry Styles hosted and performed as musical guest, participating in sketches about his music, fashion, and various satirical scenarios.
- Notable cameos included Ryan Gosling introducing Styles's first musical performance and Paul Simon introducing his second.
- Sketches included a "rightwing version of hit medical drama" called MAHAspital, a German cruise line, a Best Buy team meeting, and a Harry Styles fashion line.
- Weekend Update featured Colin Jost discussing the Oscars with a satirical portrayal of Tucker Carlson.
- The episode is considered "thoroughly fine" and suggests Saturday Night Live is "on the upswing."
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