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March 8, 2026
Saturday Night Live: Ryan Gosling returns for laugh-filled standout episode
The actor returns to host for the fourth time and finds himself unable to stop laughing during what will be seen as one of the season’s best episodes
TL;DR
- The episode featured Ryan Gosling hosting for the fourth time, with many moments causing him to break character with laughter.
- Opening sketches included political satire involving characters based on Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem.
- Ryan Gosling's appearance was disrupted by Harry Styles in the audience, affecting a planned dance number.
- Sketches ranged from a wedding reception bit and a parody of Otezla to a fantasy quest and a dark Willy Wonka-esque baker.
- Weekend Update included further jokes at Kristi Noem's expense and a musical segment with Pastor Update.
- A sketch about bullying in a high school class and a hotel checkout scene with supplemental charges were also featured.
- A digital short by Martin Herlihy impersonated Colin Jost.
- The show paid tribute to the late talent manager Sandy Wernick.
- The episode is considered a strong rebound for the season, with good sketches and a notable host performance.
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