Ep 11. Jim Carrey/The Black Keys

Jim Carrey returns to Saturday Night Live as the host of the 11th episode for season 36. The episode also features musical guests The Black Keys.

The show opens with a political sketch that satirizes the Iowa caucus. In the sketch, the candidates are portrayed as petty and desperate, with Jim Carrey portraying Joe Biden as a dazed and confused old man, struggling to keep up with the younger candidates.

Later in the episode, Carrey makes several memorable appearances, including a sketch where he plays a manic fashion designer who is obsessed with the color black. In another sketch, Carrey impersonates Matthew McConaughey in a fake Lincoln commercial.

One of the standout sketches of the episode is a digital short in which Carrey plays a frustrated actor who has auditioned for every role under the sun. The sketch is a funny and poignant commentary on the struggles of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

The musical performances by The Black Keys showcase the band's unique brand of bluesy rock. They perform two songs, "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' for You," which both energize the audience.

As usual, Weekend Update provides a wealth of political satire, including segments about the latest election news and the government shutdown. The hosts also take jabs at celebrities, including Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan.

Other sketches in the episode include a bizarre game show called "What's That Name?" in which contestants struggle to remember the names of people in their lives, and a parody of "The Bachelor" called "The Suitor," in which a group of women compete for the affections of a man who is clearly not interested in any of them.

Overall, the episode is a strong offering from Saturday Night Live, with Jim Carrey delivering a hilarious and memorable performance. The Black Keys also shine as the musical guests, providing a welcome break from the political humor.