Episode 117 — Olivia Rodrigo (Season 51)

Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on the May 2, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live — the 1,006th episode in the show's history — and Brad, Nate, and Ben are here to break down every sketch from what was arguably one of the best episodes of Season 51.

From a Bug Planet zoo exhibit to a Rideshare driver who simply cannot stop being a dancehall artist, the writers leaned hard into Rodrigo's musical gift and delivered an episode packed with absurdist comedy, physical gags, and a few genuine surprises. Oh, and Aziz Ansari showed up as Kash Patel. Sure.

In this episode, the guys cover:

Cold Open: Ansari crashes the Hegseth press briefing as the FBI Director himselfMonologue: Real IDs, Jake Paul, and a very emotional "Drivers License" rewriteEdge of Destiny: Rodrigo as an 80s soap opera villain with a very long staircaseMidnight Matinee: My Room: A Bug Planet love story that may live foreverShop TV: Lava Cake: The recurring sketch returns. The fudge hole has returned.My Ex: Ashley Padilla and a plate of mashed potatoes walk into a birthday party...Busted: An Isley Brothers parody with some very suspicious closet residentsRasta Rideshare: Andrew Dismukes cannot escape his destiny. We cannot escape it either.SafeGuard Viral Videos: TikTok influencers, now with a purposeWeekend Update: Jost, Che, Alix Earle, and the Bradometer

Plus: the guys hand out Sketch of the Night, crown the Episode MVP, and debate whether this episode stacks up against Sabrina Carpenter's double-duty turn earlier in the season.

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