These "SNL" sketches set the bar high for the 2020s. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most hilarious skits from 2020 or later.
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00:00 "This steak is busting!"
00:01 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks
00:06 for the most hilarious skits from 2020 or later.
00:10 "Say it for me?"
00:10 Number 10. Canceling Cable.
00:14 Anyone who's spent time on the phone with a cable company will appreciate this sketch.
00:19 "Hi there, this is Mateus with Spectrum Cable. Is this Brad Herman?"
00:25 "Yeah, hi."
00:26 "Hi, and what can I help you with today, Mr. Herman?"
00:30 "I just need to cancel my cable."
00:31 Kieran Culkin's customer tries desperately to cancel his subscription,
00:35 but he keeps running into opposition. Almost every SNL cast member joins in on the fun
00:40 as they hop on the line and stall him.
00:43 "Hi, this is Tanya. For security purposes,
00:46 can you tell me the 42-digit customer PIN number that came on your first bill?"
00:51 "My first bill? The one I got six years ago? I don't have that."
00:56 These begin with relatively normal interactions, later giving way to a truly absurd ending.
01:02 Bowen Yang steals the show here as Spectrum, with a goofy voice filter.
01:06 "Hi, who is this?"
01:08 "I am Spectrum. The source, the nexus, the provider."
01:17 Even Culkin has to hide his reaction when Yang pops up,
01:22 ending this skit on a hilarious note with help from Kenan Thompson's installer.
01:26 Props to the lead actor for being able to finish the scene at all.
01:30 "As you wish. Enjoy your new Spectrum landline."
01:34 "No, I'm not getting a landline."
01:36 "Yes, you are, man. Where do you want me to put the landline?"
01:41 Number 9. Uncle Ben
01:43 In a rapidly changing world, some corporations have done away with controversial logos and mascots.
01:49 "But you can't do this to me. I'm Uncle Ben. I got so many nieces and nephews to take care of."
01:57 This sketch tackles this topic with just the right amount of satire. Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben are
02:03 both told that they're getting fired, setting off joke-filled protests from the characters.
02:08 "Look, if I'm going down, you're coming with me."
02:11 Maya Rudolph and Kenan Thompson both deliver hilarious performances
02:15 as fictional figures come to life. There's also Dave Chappelle as the Allstate guy,
02:20 both having a funny voice and breaking the fourth wall to address his co-star Pete Davidson.
02:25 "Seriously, America, look at Pete Davidson's lips."
02:30 It's a skit that isn't afraid to talk about touchy subjects with a large dose of comedy.
02:36 "All right, fine, we'll leave. But remember, you made a big mistake."
02:40 "Mm-hmm."
02:41 "You're descending the land of lakes, ladies and gentlemen."
02:43 Number 8. Half-Brother
02:45 Daniel Kaluuya puts on a wig and some sunglasses for this crazy party sketch.
02:50 "Thanks so much for being here. You all are such dear friends."
02:54 "Only friends here?"
02:55 "Yeah, only friends, or..."
02:57 "Oh, yes, my half-brother, Lars."
03:01 Along with Cecily Strong, the actor brings strange vibes to every second of this scene.
03:07 It then gets more insane when the odd couple out starts to perform ridiculous songs.
03:12 "Kitty's on the stand with the shackles on his hand,
03:15 'cause Kitty stole the bacon, sent the bacons for the takin'."
03:19 "He stole it for the lover, but the lover found another."
03:22 Kaluuya plays somebody that he's arguably never played before,
03:26 leaning into the chaotic lyrics with glee. Strong's performance also serves as a highlight
03:30 for her dedication to the bit.
03:32 "Nothing could be slicker than a rabbit drinking liquor."
03:36 By the final piece, the host stumbles over his line in an endearing moment where his co-star
03:41 breaks. "But when he gets a sicker, I like whiskey in his pickle."
03:45 The dinner guests bring the perfect reactions to this wild premise,
03:49 putting the cherry on top of this funny skit.
03:52 Number 7. Undercover Boss, Where Are They Now?
03:55 In a sequel to an already successful concept,
03:59 SNL brings back host Adam Driver for another Undercover Boss segment.
04:03 "So Kylo's going back undercover to get things on track,
04:07 but this time as Randy, an entry-level intern."
04:10 "Time to get a fresh perspective. Let's intern."
04:14 The antagonist Kylo Ren gives an update on his skills as a workplace manager.
04:19 Unsurprisingly, not much has changed in the best way possible.
04:23 "Hey guys, I'm Randy, the new intern. Okay, boomer. Right? Okay, boomer."
04:29 Driver provides his own comic energy to this sketch that makes it memorable.
04:34 He's perfectly dry and evil as the Star Wars villain, with no filter. Unable to disguise
04:40 himself, Ren fails to do anything right as he tries to take coffee orders.
04:45 "One blue star milk."
04:46 "That's mine, with Sarlacc cream, yes?"
04:48 Blending dark comedy and film references, this TV parody works extremely well in capturing the
04:55 Supreme Leader's moral shortcomings.
04:58 "Oh, I made four new friends and only killed one of them. I'd say that's a pretty good start."
05:02 It's the same kind of manic vibes found in another Driver sketch, Del Taco Shoot.
05:10 Number 6. Tiny Horse
05:12 Not every SNL skit has to make sense. Some of the best ones defy description,
05:17 such as Tiny Horse. What starts as a dramatic scene on a farm becomes something magical.
05:23 "There he is, my tiny horse."
05:28 Timothee Chalamet doesn't want to lose his best friend and decides to sing a silly song about it.
05:34 From the actor's dedicated performance to the animation, this sketch feels like a perfect way
05:39 to show off the unique talents of everyone involved.
05:42 "He's extra tiny today, yeah, but they're taking him away from me, yeah."
05:49 It's just the kind of strange idea that works even better with high production values.
05:54 Chalamet's musical skills also stand out here,
05:57 making us all believe in a soulmate that just so happens to be a horse.
06:02 Number 5. Weekend Update - The Iceberg on the Sinking of the Titanic
06:06 Often bringing wacky roles to the update desk, Bowen Yang never misses when it comes to
06:11 entertaining segments. This time, he's starring as the iceberg that the Titanic hit.
06:16 "Just tell us, what was going through your head that fateful night?"
06:19 "Thank you for that question. You know what, Colin, that was a really long time ago.
06:26 I've done a lot of reflecting to try and move past it."
06:29 From his costume to his music career, the chilly character is every bit as ridiculous as you'd
06:35 expect. Yang's performance goes through nearly every emotion in a hilarious concept.
06:40 "You have an album?"
06:41 "Yes, it's a hyperpop EDM new disco fantasia. It's called 'Music.'"
06:47 His role even goes on to defend his actions regarding the famous sinking,
06:51 going so far as to reject any blame for the incident.
06:54 "It was midnight, I was chilling, then I hear this Irish cacophony behind me."
07:02 The absurdity only ramps up from there in wonderful ways.
07:05 "This is my new single, I think you'll like it. It's called 'Loverboy.'"
07:09 "Come on over and kiss me boy, hold my hand in your brand new house."
07:15 With his unique comic voice, this comedian earns his place here as one of the show's brightest stars.
07:21 "The iceberg from Titanic, everyone! That is not my name!"
07:25 Number four, A Christmas Epiphany.
07:28 Channeling old Hollywood, this sketch works both as a salute to cinema and a funny scene.
07:34 "Oh, come on now Jimbo, I'm fine."
07:37 "Rich, you know I'm just looking out for you. Now come on,
07:40 give me your car keys, you ain't driving home tonight."
07:42 Austin Butler stumbles out of a bar and finds himself having a moment of clarity.
07:47 Unfortunately for an innocent family, they have to endure his heartfelt speech during their dinner.
07:52 "I spent my whole life running, and for what? Just to be all alone on Christmas Eve?"
07:58 "He isn't leaving."
08:03 "Janine, relax."
08:04 This turns into some genius moments of physical comedy.
08:08 There's also the family bickering that makes for some excellent work from
08:11 Andrew Dismukes and Heidi Gardner.
08:14 "What do you want me to do Janine?"
08:15 "I want you to protect this family."
08:18 Butler also becomes a comic master through his effortless performance,
08:22 not leaving anything to the imagination in this over-the-top script.
08:25 It's not quite "It's a Wonderful Life," but it's definitely much funnier.
08:29 "Fancy suit. Suit time."
08:34 "Are you happy now? He is exposing himself."
08:40 "Well, sorry, I don't want to get killed, Janine."
08:43 Number three, hotel ad.
08:45 Advertising their odd workplace, two staff members give a long list of amenities at their hotel.
08:51 "Tiny soap in plastic. Phone that blinks. Band-aid colored blanket. Chair for suitcase."
09:00 Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish trade lines that make you question whether or not this
09:04 place is worth visiting. With eccentric details, the specific script finds laughs at surprising
09:10 moments.
09:11 "Situated between the DMV and a darkened Sonic. It's the location that will make your Uber driver
09:16 say, 'You sure?'"
09:18 Anybody who's stayed at a shady hotel will probably enjoy descriptions of a breakfast
09:22 and a padlocked fridge.
09:24 "And yogurt in a fridge that gets padlocked at 8 59 a.m."
09:28 Eilish provides the right amount of attitude for this sketch,
09:32 landing hilarious jokes just as well as McKinnon.
09:35 Even the singer's brother Phineas gets a chance to steal the show as a baggage handler.
09:40 "I will drop your bags. I will scratch your car.
09:44 I will watch Joe Rogan videos on my phone. No headphones."
09:48 Come for the elaborate script, but stay for the banter between talented artists.
09:52 Number 2. Angelo.
09:54 Aristotle Attari didn't spend a long time on "SNL," but he does have at least
09:59 one classic sketch under his belt.
10:01 "Hi, everybody. Can I get a one-word, please?"
10:06 This lounge act includes audience participation that doesn't seem to matter.
10:10 Angelo sings the same thing over and over, making fun of bizarre stage acts in the process.
10:17 "If I lie to me like this, another time like that.
10:21 If I ever say that to me like this tonight."
10:28 Attari's performance takes this otherworldly skit to the next level,
10:35 even with the likes of Daniel Craig's funny reactions.
10:38 The real treat of this scene comes as Rami Malek's Todd joins Angelo on stage for some dancing.
10:44 "If I lie to see this for me, another life like that.
10:48 If I ever say to me like this tonight."
10:57 While it might take a few minutes, you'll probably find yourself falling
11:00 in love with this crazy premise by the finale.
11:02 "I wanna know what love is."
11:05 "I want you to show me what love is."
11:13 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:17 Washington's Dream.
11:18 Nate Bargatze channels the founding father in a comical speech on US measurements.
11:23 "Three feet to a yard."
11:24 "And how many yards to a mile?"
11:28 "Nobody knows."
11:29 Bottom of Your Face featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
11:32 With some musical cameos, this song takes a funny look at COVID dating.
11:37 "I don't care about your health, he just wanna see you topless.
11:39 Pulling up to his crib, swallowing his droplets."
11:42 Murder Show.
11:43 The female cast members celebrate the joyful and relaxing nature of true crime.
11:48 "Murder show, murder show, every type of murder show.
11:51 Late night true crime, this is my relaxing time."
11:54 Please Don't Destroy - Hard Seltzer.
11:57 The comedic trio earn laughs in a hilarious premise using some unlikely drinks.
12:02 "What's going on?"
12:02 "Come on, everyone's doing it.
12:04 JCPenney, Jiffy Lube."
12:05 "Exxon, Verizon."
12:06 "Dr. Riccardi."
12:07 "Who?"
12:08 "My dentist."
12:09 Zillow.
12:09 Dan Levy and others are fascinated by the satisfying power of the website.
12:14 "I'd never live in North Carolina, but if I did, I could buy a big, gross mansion."
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12:35 Number 1. Lisa from Temecula.
12:39 Chaos is sometimes the best recipe for SNL greatness.
12:43 Take this sketch, for example, starring Eggo Wodim as the worst dinner guest ever.
12:49 "Lisa, we've heard so much about you. It's so nice to finally meet you."
12:52 "That's cute, but don't think I'm giving up the butt tonight."
12:56 She's unafraid to speak her mind or eat a well-done steak. While cutting her meat,
13:01 Wodim turns the table into a complete mess.
13:04 Host Pedro Pascal can't take it as he openly laughs through his lines.
13:09 "Oh, I didn't tell you guys, but a few nights back, this dog followed me home."
13:16 "I'm about to tear this thing up."
13:17 While the funny script and physical comedy don't stop,
13:20 the other cast members struggle to hold it together throughout.
13:23 "Is everything going all right? We've been getting some complaints."
13:26 "Oh, because we black?"
13:27 Everybody looks to be having the time of their life as the set turns to shambles.
13:32 Relentlessly entertaining, this scene captures the magic of the show that you just can't plan.
13:38 "You know what? You know what? Y'all just haven't had it right. I'm gonna cut y'all a piece."
13:42 Did we forget another standout sketch from the 2020s? Let us know in the comments.
13:49 "I'm just Pete, my dating life is not discreet."
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