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 April 2, 2011
 Season 36 episode
 Episode 698
 Season Episode 18
 Host Elton John
 Musical Guest(s) Elton John
 Song(s) performed by
 Musical Guest(s)
"Hey Ahab"
"Monkey Suit"
Previous Episode
March 12, 2011
Next Episode
April 9, 2011

The 18th episode of Season 36 and the 698th episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by British singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Elton John, who also served as the musical guest. He was joined by Leon Russell on both musical performances. He also made his first appearance in 29 years. It premiered on April 2, 2011.

Elton John previously made his musical guest debut was on April 17, 1982, the seventeenth episode of SNL's 7th season, with host Johnny Cash. This is also his first time as the host, as well as his second musical guest stint on SNL.

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Cameos by Carmelo Anthony, Will Forte, Tom Hanks and Jake Gyllenhaal

Sketches and Music Performances[]

 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

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The Lawrence Welk Show Cold Open   Confirmed bachelor Frances Lynn Mulge (Elton John) enjoys singing and dancing with musical sisters (Abby Elliott, Nasim Pedrad, Vanessa Bayer), but is grossed out by their tiny-handed sister Dooneese (Kristen Wiig).
Monologue by Elton John

Back to SNL for the first time hosting and his second musical guest stint, Sir Elton John discusses being a new father to a healthy baby boy with ten fingers, ten toes, $400 million and Lady Gaga as his godmother.
ESPN Classic: KY Jelly Ladies Shot Put Championship 1985 {{[1]}} Commentators Pete Twinkle (Jason Sudeikis), Greg Stink (Will Forte), and sideline commentator Steve Stink (Tom Hanks) keep the KY jelly sponsorship coming in lieu of focusing on shot put match between Charlotte Ft. Worth (Kristen Wiig) and Carmela St. Knix (Carmelo Anthony).
Knights of the Realm   Elton John leads a ragtag group of knighted British celebrities in an effort to rid England of a dragon invasion.
SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats The Musical!   Andy Samberg and Bill Hader kidnap Wilson the volleyball in order to secure Tom Hanks’ sponsorship for “Laser Cats: The Musical”, in which the boys utilize a shrink ray to defeat the evil Droz (Elton John).
Elton John and Leon Russell performs "Hey Ahab". Tom Hanks introduces John and Russell's first performance.
Weekend Update with Seth Meyers {{[2]}}
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With guests, Muammer Kaddafi (Fred Armisen), Zookeeper Barry Lewis (Kenan Thompson), Nicolas Cage (Andy Samberg) and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Royal Engagement

Queen Elizabeth (Fred Armisen) and Prince Philip (Bill Hader) try to coerce Elton John into performing their musical selections at Prince William’s (Andy Samberg) upcoming wedding.
The Silver Screen {{[4]}} Gay classic film buffs (Taran Killam, Elton John) bicker while interviewing Vanessa Hudgens (Nasim Pedrad).
The Old West {{[5]}} Gay cowboy (Elton John) only has eyes for a fellow cowboy (Jason Sudeikis), but fails to reciprocate interest.
Elton John and Leon Russell performs "Monkey Suit". Carmello Anthony introduces John and Russell's second performance.
Goodnights and Closing Credits   Elton John thanked everyone; he wishes a "Happy Birthday" to Leon Russell, and especially, Carmello Anthony, longtime former SNL cast member Will Forte, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hanks, Lorne Michaels, the cast and crew.
Preceded by:
March 12, 2011
Saturday Night Live episode Followed by:
April 9, 2011
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