Ep 13. Woody Harrelson / Jack White

Saturday Night Live (SNL) returned to TV for its 48th season in October 2022 with its 13th episode featuring the talented Woody Harrelson as the host and musician Jack White as the musical guest. The episode aired on January 28th, 2023, and was one of the most anticipated episodes of the season.

The cold open of the episode was as controversial as ever, with Alec Baldwin reprising his infamous role as Donald Trump, surrounded by several members of his administration (played by the regular cast members). This time, the skit focused on Trump's recent impeachment trial in the Senate, and the reiteration of his denial of wrongdoing. The sketch of the cold open was filled with laughs and wry humor, setting the tone for the rest of the night.

Woody Harrelson kicked off the monologue segment of the show by talking about his upcoming movie roles. He revealed that he will be playing John McEnroe in an upcoming biopic and also hinted at his desire to play a comic book villain. He then showed an imaginary audition reel of himself playing various super-villains, each with hilarious results. Woody's comedic timing and delivery were superb, and he easily kept the audience engaged throughout.

One of the standout skits of the night was a spoof on the popular cooking shows. Woody Harrelson played a host of a cooking show, called "Snacks with Woody." The show was based on the concept of simple cooking, with Woody taking everyday food items and turning them into exquisite snacks. However, the whole skit was absurdly hilarious, as Woody didn't know how to cook and kept burning, breaking, and messing up his dishes.

Another memorable sketch was titled "The Millennial Recruitment," where Woody Harrelson played a middle-aged father, concerned about his daughter's decision to date a millennial guy played by Kyle Mooney. The sketch was a hilarious take on millennials and their ideas. The comedy was both witty and insightful and was one of the highlights of the show.

The musical guest of the night, Jack White, gave an electrifying performance with his band. The musician performed two tracks from his latest album, both of which were greeted with a roaring applause from the audience.

Another memorable sketch was a spoof on the popular television show The Bachelor. The sketch featured Woody Harrelson as a contestant trying to win the heart of the bachelorette, played by Cecily Strong. The sketch was filled with hilarious lines and situations, poking fun at the overly dramatic format of the show.

The closing sketch of the show was a mock PSA addressing an imaginary affliction called "Hover Hands Syndrome." The skit had the regular cast members breaking the fourth wall, reminding audiences to be aware of their body language and how it can be perceived by others. The skit was a well-intentioned comedy and a perfect way to end an evening full of laughs.

Overall, SNL season 48 episode 13 featuring Woody Harrelson and Jack White was an entertaining night of comedy, filled with hilarious sketches, witty jokes, and outstanding performances. The show proved to be a big hit with the audiences and left them eagerly anticipating the next episode.