Watch Saturday Night Live - Just Game Shows
- 2009
- 1 Season
Saturday Night Live is a classic American sketch comedy show that has been entertaining audiences since October 1975. Just Game Shows is one of the many themed episodes that SNL has produced over the years. As the name suggests, this episode is all about game shows and parodies of popular game show formats.
The episode starts off strong with a cold open sketch that pokes fun at the absurdity of some game show formats. The host of a fictitious game show called "Millennial Millions" tries to engage contestants in a game that involves navigating through a series of hypothetical scenarios that are meant to test their knowledge of millennial culture. The sketch is funny and relatable, and it sets the tone for the rest of the episode.
The first of the pre-taped sketches is "Family Feud: Harvey Family Thanksgiving." This sketch features the cast member Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey, the host of Family Feud. The Harvey family is a dysfunctional group of relatives who are gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving. The sketch nails the tone of Family Feud, complete with contestants giving awkward answers and Steve Harvey's signature deadpan humor.
Next up is "Just Desserts," a parody of the game show "Just Desserts." The sketch features a panel of celebrity judges who are tasked with eating and rating various desserts. The judges are played by cast members and guest stars, including Ryan Reynolds and Alec Baldwin. The sketch is a clever take on food competition shows that are popular on television.
One of the highlights of the episode is a parody of "Jeopardy!" called "Black Jeopardy!" As the name suggests, the sketch features African-American contestants competing on a version of "Jeopardy!" that is tailored to their experiences and culture. The set and music are recreated perfectly, and it is a great showcase for the talents of cast members Kenan Thompson and Leslie Jones.
Another standout sketch is "Game of Game of Thrones." This parody game show features contestants trying to guess which character from "Game of Thrones" will die next. The sketch is brilliantly executed, with a hilarious host and absurdly difficult questions. Fans of "Game of Thrones" will appreciate the show's attention to detail and willingness to poke fun at some of the show's more ridiculous plot points.
The episode also features a music performance by musical guest Travis Scott. His performance of "Sicko Mode" is energetic and entertaining, and it is clear that the live audience is having a great time.
Overall, "Saturday Night Live: Just Game Shows" is a solid episode of the legendary sketch comedy show. The theme of game shows is well-executed, and the sketches are funny and well-written. The cast is strong, and they deliver great performances throughout the episode. Fans of game shows and sketch comedy will enjoy this episode of "Saturday Night Live."