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Weekend Update ft. Veronika Slowikowska, Chloe Fineman and Kam Patterson - SNL
Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che cover the week's biggest news before speaking with Alix Earle (Veronika Slowikowska) and...
Friday, November 13, 2026
Weekend Update ft. Jeremy Culhane, Andrew Dismukes and Ashley Padilla - SNL
This episode of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live covers major political shifts following the midterm elections, along with several satirical guest segments.
Political Recap and Satire: (0:24 - 4:15)
- Hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che discuss the Democrats' significant gains in the midterms, noting that various states shifted from red to blue.
- The hosts poke fun at election results, the state of the Republican party, and the appointment of Steven Miller as President Trump's new White House Chief of Staff.
Guest Segments: (4:17 - 14:50)
- Elon Musk (Jeremy Culhane): A character parody of Elon Musk appears to discuss his massive, unsuccessful campaign spending during the midterms and the halt in Cybertruck production (4:17 - 8:30).
- General News & Jokes: Between guests, the hosts deliver a series of quick-fire jokes covering topics like Pope Leo meeting Bob Dylan, Wendy's breakfast menu changes, and a study on koalas in Australia (8:34 - 10:48).
- Two People Who Just Hooked Up (Andrew Dismukes, Ashley Padilla): A couple, visibly still experiencing the aftermath of their encounter, stops by to attempt a recap of the election night results, often getting distracted by their own dynamic (10:49 - 14:50).
Washington in Focus - SNL
This Saturday Night Live sketch, "Washington in Focus," features a fictional political talk show hosted by Marcus James (Druski) and Lamar Woods, alongside guests Audrey Tuck and Daniel Roth from The Atlantic. The hosts discuss the results of the 2026 midterm elections, humorously misidentifying several prominent political figures as people of color.
Key segments of the sketch:
- Introduction and Election Overview (0:00 - 0:49): The hosts introduce the show and celebrate the 2026 midterms as a "historic night" for Democrats and people of color, citing several fictional "firsts."
- Misidentification of Senator Sherrod Brown (0:50 - 2:16): The hosts claim Sherrod Brown is a "new black senator" from Ohio. When Daniel Roth tries to correct them by noting Sherrod Brown is white, the hosts ignore the correction, joking about what a white person named Sherrod Brown would sound like and pointing to a random background person in a photo as the senator.
- Misidentification of Jerome Powell (2:17 - 3:11): The pattern repeats when they discuss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, falsely labeling him as the "first black Fed chairman." Despite further attempts at correction, the hosts continue their bit, joking about Powell playing the saxophone.
- Conclusion (3:12 - 3:47): The segment ends with the hosts calling for a commercial break, promising to return with the "senator himself," before ending the show with an image of their own producer.
Trump Gets Washed in Blue Wave Josh Johnson
In this comedy set at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Josh Johnson explores a variety of absurd and relatable topics, ranging from street encounters in Philly to the political climate following the midterm elections.
Highlights from the show include:
- Philly Insanity (0:22 - 7:48): Josh recounts a bizarre street confrontation he witnessed involving a man with a satchel who pulled out a full-sized bowling pin, highlighting the unique intensity he finds in Philadelphia.
- The Frog Incident (7:50 - 13:00): A humorous anecdote about a tough, stoic friend who nearly caused a car accident after finding a frog in his car, illustrating that everyone has their breaking point.
- Midterm Election Commentary (13:00 - 21:40): Josh discusses the midterm results, mocking the shock surrounding the outcome and questioning the competence of certain political figures like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
- Elon Musk and Political Spending (21:43 - 24:15): A critique of Elon Musk spending $450 million on candidates, only for them to lose, suggesting that public sentiment toward him hindered their campaigns.
- The Seesaw Story (24:21 - 30:45): A story about a friend who bought a seesaw for his backyard as an adult, leading to awkward social dynamics when he tried to get his friends to join him.
- Trump and Dana White (31:17 - 39:00): Josh dissects the confusion surrounding Trump offering a White House position to Dana White, comparing the potential mix-up (with Dana W. White) to the infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping incident, and concluding with thoughts on Trump's cognitive state.
Proposal - SNL
This Saturday Night Live sketch depicts a disastrous marriage proposal where a man, Alec (Jeremy Culhane), tries to propose to his girlfriend, Jamie (Sarah Sherman). Despite his elaborate setup, the proposal goes completely off the rails:
- The Rejection: When Alec pops the question at a restaurant, Jamie declines, stating they aren't ready (0:48).
- The Escalation: Alec proceeds with a series of chaotic, pre-planned "celebrations" regardless of her answer, including a marching band, a singing group (Pharaoh Bergman and the Irrepressibles), and even an uninvited guest claiming to be Jamie's estranged father who performs a rap verse (1:11–3:47).
- The Surreal Climax: Despite Jamie repeatedly clarifying she said "no," the surrounding chaos—including an ASL translator and performers—insists on acting as if the proposal was a success, leaving her completely baffled and frustrated by the bizarre turn of events (3:56–4:35).
Hegseth Impeachment Fails After 11 Dems Play Hooky & Blue Wave Comes for Boebert | The Daily Show
This episode of The Daily Show covers the political aftermath of recent elections, focusing on legislative setbacks for the Democrats and electoral losses for Republicans.
Key segments include:
- Election Updates (0:00 - 0:53): Desi Lydic reports that Lauren Boebert has lost her congressional seat, signaling an end to the show's recurring jokes about her.
- The Impeachment Attempt (0:53 - 4:15): Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the unauthorized waging of war. The segment critiques Donald Trump’s reaction to the news.
- The Failed Vote (4:15 - 6:49): Despite the political momentum, the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth narrowly failed (211 to 204) because 11 Democratic lawmakers were absent. This included Nancy Pelosi, who was attending an award ceremony, and other members who cited traffic delays.
- Democratic Disarray (6:49 - 9:18): Michael Kosta provides a satirical report from a traffic jam, illustrating the frustration surrounding the Democrats' inability to organize and secure the necessary votes.
Bubu Mobile - SNL
This Saturday Night Live sketch features two customers (Mikey Day and Jeremy Culhane) visiting a phone store called Woo Mobile, where they are assisted by two overly eccentric employees (Druski and Marcello Hernández).
Key moments include:
- The Initial Encounter (0:30 - 1:24): The employees greet the customers with intense, high-energy behavior, repeatedly calling them "Poppy" and making the customers visibly uncomfortable.
- The Manager Interaction (1:37 - 2:31): When a customer asks for a manager, they encounter an even more eccentric employee who suggests a payment plan for a phone, which the customer declines in favor of paying full price.
- The Bizarre Sales Pitch (2:44 - 3:34): The employees begin making strange comments about the customers' physical appearances, focusing on their legs and explaining terms like "bata" (calf/sweet potato) in a confusing, off-putting manner.
- The Climax and Ending (3:35 - 4:40): After the customers clarify they aren't interested in the employees romantically, the staff explains their cultural perspective on talking to women. Ultimately, the store employees reveal they do not have the phone the customers want but offer to introduce them to their "wife's two sisters" instead.
Trump Brags About Himself on Veterans Day & Hegseth Embarrasses Himself at Arlington Cemetery
In this Jimmy Kimmel Live monologue, Jimmy discusses several political and news stories from the recent Veterans Day holiday:
- Veterans Day and Arlington: Jimmy criticizes Donald Trump for using his Veterans Day appearance to brag about his finances rather than honoring veterans (0:47-1:58). He also covers Pete Hegseth's embarrassment at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he was reprimanded by a guard for laughing (2:07-3:05).
- The Triumphal Arch: Jimmy discusses Trump's proposed "Triumphal Arch" vanity project near Arlington National Cemetery, noting that it faces multiple lawsuits and criticism for its cost and impact on the site's sightlines (3:08-4:47).
- Document Preservation: House Democrats have sent letters to 36 agencies to preserve records regarding Trump's construction projects, following reports of document destruction (4:50-6:03).
- Epstein Files and Biden Memoir: Jimmy mentions the House push to release Trump's Epstein files (6:04-7:12) and reads an unexpectedly poetic letter Trump reportedly left for Joe Biden in 2021 (7:13-8:56).
- Other News: The monologue touches on Congressman Anthony Constantino's call to pardon Diddy (8:57-9:47), the arrest of former NY Jets coach Rex Ryan (9:48-11:21), a humorous story about a young Notre Dame fan who lost his teeth (11:22-12:18), and the controversy surrounding a laugh heard during a Trump call to C-SPAN (12:19-13:46).
- Ending: The segment concludes with a comedic bit about a "White House Natalie" doll, modeled after Trump's assistant Natalie Harp (13:48-14:54).
Pete Hegseth: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) LastWeekTonight
This episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver provides a critical assessment of Pete Hegseth's tenure as U.S. Secretary of Defense, arguing that his leadership has caused significant and potentially long-term damage to the military and international relations.
Key takeaways from the report:
- Personnel Purges: Oliver highlights how Hegseth has systematically removed or blocked the promotions of a significant portion of senior military officers (16:15), including figures like General CQ Brown and Admiral Lisa Franketti (16:15-16:21). The show describes this as a "purge" that disrupts the military's leadership pipeline for a generation (22:20-23:37).
- Policy Changes: The discussion covers Hegseth's implementation of a ban on transgender military service (14:47) and his dismantling of the civilian harm mitigation program (25:17), which critics argue prioritizes "lethality" over human rights and accountability (25:44).
- Controversial Incidents: The video examines several major controversies, including a botched military strike on a school in Manab that caused significant civilian casualties (28:44-29:05), and Hegseth's intervention to halt an investigation into unauthorized helicopter flybys at Kid Rock's residence (18:11-20:26).
- Leadership Concerns: Oliver cites various past reports and personal writings to question Hegseth's fitness for office, including his ties to far-right figures like Doug Wilson (10:27-11:35), past misconduct allegations (5:16), and a 2018 email from his mother accusing him of abusing women (12:53-13:52).
Conclusion: The episode concludes by advocating for Hegseth's impeachment and removal from office (32:02-32:15), suggesting that while the damage to the institution may take years to repair, it is necessary to prevent further harm.
Trump Praises Hegseth’s Doozy of a Press Conference, Milks the MAGA Faithful & Melania’s New Show
In this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy covers a variety of political headlines and news:
- Joe Biden's Memoir: Jimmy discusses Promise Me America, the new memoir from President Biden, which includes details about a two-hour meeting with Donald Trump (0:26 - 2:47).
- Trump Sculptures & Monuments: A new, anonymous sculpture highlighting Trump's Vietnam-era deferments has appeared in Washington, while construction on his 250-foot tall "Arch de Trump" remains on hold (2:51 - 4:49).
- Pete Hegseth's Impeachment Defense: Jimmy mocks Pete Hegseth's recent press conference regarding his impeachment articles, characterizing it as a performance of loyalty to the President (5:02 - 6:50).
- Congressional Updates: Updates on Mitch McConnell's recent public appearance and the projected loss for Lauren Boebert in Colorado (6:51 - 9:32).
- Trump's Financial Ventures: The show covers Trump's new merchandise, the monetization of Truth Social via early data access, and his recent surprise call into a C-SPAN program (9:33 - 13:14).
- Melania's New Series: A preview of the new two-part documentary series Melania: The Series, which the show parodies (13:15 - 15:05).
New Health Tracker - SNL
This Saturday Night Live sketch advertises a fictional service called "My Corner Guy," presented as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream fitness tracking apps. Instead of using technology, the service employs a person who hangs out on a street corner to provide unsolicited, blunt, and highly personal health feedback to passersby (0:12-0:38).
Key features of the service include:
- No Tech Oversight: The "Corner Guy" bypasses apps, screens, and potential data hacks by delivering observations directly (0:54-0:58).
- Highly Personalized Feedback: Clients receive blunt assessments of their weight, fitness progress, and even lifestyle choices, often in front of others (1:01-1:13, 1:58-2:01).
- Advanced Tracking: The service claims to somehow track menstrual cycles and provide warnings about upcoming periods (1:37-1:50).
- The Drawbacks: The service is described as being "brash" and potentially intrusive; users are explicitly warned not to provide their phone numbers, as the "Corner Guy" will call and text at all hours of the night (2:13-2:22).