Ep 18. Jerry Seinfeld/Annie Lennox

Jerry Seinfeld and Annie Lennox come together for Saturday Night Live season 17 episode 18. While Seinfeld takes on hosting duties, Lennox performs as the musical guest.

The episode kicks off with a cold open featuring Dana Carvey as former President George W. Bush, talking about his upcoming library and attempting to make a bit of political commentary along the way. Seinfeld then takes to the stage for his opening monologue, touching on a variety of topics including his experiences living in New York City and his recent marriage.

The first sketch of the night features Seinfeld playing himself, looking to rent a car. However, the rental company only has cars that are considered "bad" or "Terrible." Seinfeld hilariously tries to navigate through the options and the employee's unhelpful approach.

Next up is a commercial parody, advertising for a chewable birth control pill called "Contraceptol." The sketch expertly pokes fun at the various birth control methods available to women and the not-so-great side effects that come along with them.

The third sketch of the night is a game show parody called "What's The Best Way?," where contestants compete to answer what they believe to be the "best" way to do everyday tasks such as brushing your teeth or making a sandwich. The contestants' answers become increasingly ridiculous as the sketch goes on, leading to laughs from the audience and the cast alike.

Lennox takes to the stage for her first performance of the night, singing her hit song "Why." The hauntingly beautiful performance showcases Lennox's incredible vocal abilities and sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

The Weekend Update segment is up next to offer a humorous recap of the week's biggest news stories. Anchor Kevin Nealon provides his usual dry delivery, while a variety of characters including Mike Myers as Linda Richman and Adam Sandler as Opera Man make appearances for laughs.

A commercial parody follows this as the cast promotes a product called "Super Bassomatic 76," poking fun at infomercials and exaggerated product claims.

The sixth sketch of the night features Seinfeld in a humorous play on the classic children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." This time, it's "The Very Stupid Caterpillar," with Seinfeld playing the bumbling, dim-witted bug.

Lennox returns for her second performance of the night, singing "Legend in My Living Room." This upbeat song gets the audience moving and showcases Lennox's versatility as a musician.

The final sketch of the night is a reality television parody called "The Real World: Northern Exposure," featuring a group of people living in a small, freezing Alaskan town. The sketch highlights the various personalities within the group and the challenges of living in such a remote location.

Seinfeld brings the episode to a close with his customary closing remarks, thanking the audience and bidding farewell. With a mix of hilarious sketches, top-notch musical performances, and a great host, Saturday Night Live season 17 episode 18 is a must-watch for fans of the classic sketch comedy show.