Nick wraps up the landmark 50th season of Saturday Night Live with a deep dive into the year’s biggest moments—onstage and off. From the premiere to the finale, he revisits the standout sketches, hosts, musical guests, surprise cameos, and the behind-the-scenes specials that marked this milestone season. The 2024 election loomed large, shaping much of the material, and Nick breaks down how the show navigated it all.

He also counts down his five favorite sketches of the year, including a razor-sharp game show parody on the election, a hilarious immigrant dad talk show, the debut of fan-favorite character Domingo, and a triumphant return from The Lonely Island with a music video about sushi and glory holes. The cast brought their A-game across the board, with unforgettable contributions from hosts like Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, and Jack Black—who, according to Nick, helmed the season’s best episode.

Weekend Update gets its due, too, with highlights including standout segments by Ego Nwodim and the comedic duo of Marcello Hernandez and Jane Wickline. Season 50 went big, weird, and occasionally brilliant. Season 51 has a tough act to follow. [EP 127]