Ep 1. Megan Fox/U2
- TV14
- September 26, 2009
- 43 min
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6.2 (183)
Saturday Night Live season 35 episode 1, named Megan Fox/U2, features the popular actress Megan Fox as the host. The show starts with a hilarious skit where Megan Fox plays a high school cheerleader giving a speech at a pep rally. The skit casts a light on the common theme of high school cliques and social hierarchies.
Apart from the opening skit, the show also features a range of segments. One of the most entertaining sketches is a parody of the reality TV show "The Hills," aptly called "The Beyonce Show." The sketch features Megan Fox and cast member Bill Hader as they play the roles of Lauren Conrad and Brody Jenner, respectively.
In another segment, Megan Fox is cast in a faux commercial for a prescription drug called "Estro-maxx." The comedy revolves around the absurdity of the drug's claims, which are said to cure, among many other things, "domestic type stuff" and "unwanted hair growth."
Another standout feature of this episode is the performance by the musical guests, U2. The legendary band performs three of their hit songs, "Moment of Surrender," "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)," and "With or Without You." They also participate in a sketch where they spoof their own hit song "Sunday Bloody Sunday."
One of the most memorable skits in the episode is a parody of the popular movie "Transformers," where Megan Fox reprises her role from the film as Mikaela Barnes. In this hilarious spoof, the Transformers are revealed to be much less heroic than in the movie. They are depicted more like juvenile delinquents, with Optimus Prime even smoking a cigarette.
This episode of Saturday Night Live marks the first time that Megan Fox has hosted the show. Despite this being her first time in this capacity, she delivers an impressive performance. Her natural charisma and wit are evident throughout the show and she more than holds her own in the company of the SNL cast.
Overall, the episode is a perfect blend of hilarity, wit, and musical talent. The sketches are well-crafted and executed, and the musical performances are sensational. Saturday Night Live season 35 episode 1 starring Megan Fox with U2 is a standout among the many episodes in the popular comedy show's long history.