Ep 8. Steve Martin & Martin Short / Brandi Carlile

Steve Martin and Martin Short, two longtime friends and legendary comedians, are back on the Saturday Night Live stage for the eighth episode of the 48th season. Joining them is Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Brandi Carlile.

The episode promises to be full of comedic genius and surprise guests. Steve Martin and Martin Short's chemistry and natural comedic timing is sure to bring laughter to the audience members sitting in Studio 8H and those tuning in from home. In addition to their well-known brand of humor, Martin and Short are also known for their musical talents, so there may be a few musical interludes throughout the show.

Brandi Carlile, known for hits such as "The Joke" and "The Story," will provide a musical break from the comedy. She is a talented artist with a powerful voice that is sure to captivate the audience.

As always, SNL will have topical sketches that will focus on current events and pop culture references. The writers and cast members have proven time and time again that they are able to take the most divisive news stories and turn them into hilarious sketches.

One notable addition to the cast this season is comedian James Austin Johnson, who has made a name for himself impersonating former president Donald Trump. It will be interesting to see if he makes an appearance in any of the sketches and if he has any new impressions up his sleeve.

This episode also falls on the weekend after Thanksgiving, so it's possible that there may be a sketch or two that nods to the holiday. Perhaps a parody of a Thanksgiving cooking show, or a sketch about awkward family interactions during the meal.

Overall, viewers can expect a night filled with laughter and music. With comedy legends like Steve Martin and Martin Short, the talented cast members of SNL and the musical stylings of Brandi Carlile, this episode could go down as one of the best of the season.