Ep 3. Lucy Lawless/Elliott Smith

In season 24, episode 3 of Saturday Night Live, famous actress Lucy Lawless and musician Elliott Smith are the celebrity hosts for the night. The show starts with a monologue by Lawless, where she talks about the character that made her famous, the warrior princess Xena. She makes several jokes about the show and how it affected her life and career.

The first sketch of the night is a parody of the popular cooking show Iron Chef. Lawless plays the host of the show, while the contestants (played by various members of the Saturday Night Live cast) have to prepare dishes using weird and bizarre ingredients, like a live chicken or a bicycle. The sketch is full of funny moments and the audience laughs throughout.

The second sketch is a parody of a fitness infomercial. In the sketch, Lawless plays a fitness instructor who is trying to sell a new workout program called "Xena-cise." The workout consists of various fighting moves from the Xena series, like high kicks and punches, and promises to make you look and feel like a warrior princess. The sketch is funny and playful, with Lawless and the other actors showing off their best fighting moves.

The musical guest for the night, Elliott Smith, plays two songs during the show. The first is an acoustic performance of his hit song "Miss Misery," which he plays while sitting on a stool with his guitar. The second song is a more upbeat number called "Waltz #2," which he performs with his band. Both songs are well received by the audience, with Smith's melancholic and introspective style getting a lot of applause.

The third sketch of the night is a parody of a sequel to the movie The Silence of the Lambs. In the sketch, Lawless plays the character Clarice Starling, while Will Ferrell plays the infamous cannibal Hannibal Lecter. The sketch is full of references to the original movie, and Lawless and Ferrell's performances are spot on.

The fourth sketch of the night is a fake commercial for a new video game console called "The Poop Station." The sketch shows different people playing the console while doing various bathroom-related activities, like using the toilet or taking a shower. The sketch is silly and absurd, but it manages to get a few laughs from the audience.

The weekend update is the next segment of the show, with hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che delivering the latest news stories with their usual style and humor. Some of the highlights of this weekend update include a discussion of the ongoing impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, a joke about the recent decision by the Supreme Court to allow states to legalize sports betting, and a commentary on the recent popularity of sushi in America.

The fifth sketch of the night is a parody of the TV show "ER." In the sketch, Lawless plays a patient who is rushed to the hospital with a bizarre condition that causes her to speak in a thick Scottish accent. The sketch is hilarious, with Lawless and the other actors delivering their lines in exaggerated accents.

The sixth and final sketch of the night is a parody of the popular game show "Jeopardy!" In the sketch, Lawless plays the host of the show, while various members of the SNL cast play contestants who struggle to answer even the easiest questions. The sketch ends with a funny twist that gets a big laugh from the audience.

Overall, season 24, episode 3 of Saturday Night Live is a funny and entertaining show that showcases the talents of its celebrity hosts and the SNL cast. From parodying famous TV shows and movies to delivering hilarious sketches and fake commercials, the show is a must-watch for fans of comedy and pop culture.