Ep 3. Drew Barrymore/Regina Spektor

Drew Barrymore returns to Saturday Night Live as host for the second time in season 35, joined by musical guest Regina Spektor for an exciting night of comedy and music.

The episode begins with a cold open skit featuring Fred Armisen portraying President Barack Obama delivering a speech on the swine flu epidemic. Joined by an array of presidential impersonators, including Will Forte as George W. Bush and Darrell Hammond as Bill Clinton, the skit provides a humorous overview of the political landscape at the time.

The opening monologue sees Drew Barrymore embracing her reputation as a "wild child" in her youth, discussing her early fame and struggles with addiction. The monologue transitions into a musical number with Barrymore and the SNL cast singing an original song titled "Validation Song", highlighting the importance of self-confidence and self-validation.

The first skit of the night sees Vanessa Bayer and Andy Samberg as two teenage bloggers navigating the world of online fame and internet trolls. The skit provides commentary on the rise of social media and the sometimes harsh criticism that comes with it.

Next up is a parody commercial for "Broadview Security" featuring Kristen Wiig as a woman being stalked by her ex-boyfriend. The commercial satirizes the fear-mongering tactics used by home security companies in their advertising.

The following skit sees Kenan Thompson as a clueless hotel employee tasked with dealing with a variety of guests and their strange requests. The skit provides laughs with absurd scenarios including guests requesting room service for their pets and a group of aliens checking in to the hotel.

The Weekend Update segment features anchors Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler delivering a mix of political commentary and jokes, including a segment on the possibility of Oprah Winfrey running for president and a commentary on the backlash surrounding Kanye West's controversial behavior.

Musical guest Regina Spektor takes the stage to perform two songs, "Two Birds" and "Eet", showcasing her unique style and powerful vocals.

The final skit of the night sees Drew Barrymore and Bill Hader as a couple attending a marriage counseling session with a kooky therapist, played by Jason Sudeikis. The skit provides laughs with outrageous therapy methods, including a "feeling cube" and a puppet show.

Overall, the episode delivers a mix of political commentary, social satire, and pure, ridiculous humor, with standout performances from the SNL cast and musical guest Regina Spektor.