March 5, 2022

March 5, 2022  Season 47 episode
Episode	923
Season Episode	14
Host	Oscar Isaac
Musical Guest(s)	Charli XCX
Song(s) performed by  Musical Guest(s)	"Beg for You" "Baby"

Previous Episode February 26, 2022

Next Episode March 12, 2022

The 923rd episode and 14th episode of Saturday Night Live's 47th season premiered on March 5, 2022. It was hosted by actor Oscar Isaac, star of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe's miniseries Moon Knight, as well as the hit films A Most Violent Year, Triple Frontier, Annihilation, Big Gold Brick, and Dune, with musical guest Charli XCX, an English singer and songwriter, who performed "Beg for You" and "Baby" and appears in the pre-recorded "Meatballs" sketch. This was the 2nd appearance, as well as the first-time hosting for Oscar Isaac.

Charli XCX was scheduled to returned as the musical guest for her 2nd appearance and perform "Good Ones" and "New Shapes" on December 18, 2021, the ninth episode and the Christmas show of the season, hosted by actor Paul Rudd, but her appearance was canceled due to COVID-19 cases rising in New York City. Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek were also planned to perform the latter song with her.

Charli XCX also previously made her musical guest debut was on December 13, 2014, the ninth and Holidays-themed episode of SNL's 40th season, hosted by the English actor Martin Freeman. This is also her 3rd appearance and her 2nd time as the musical guest on SNL.

Oscar Issac's goodnights speech is Thank You, Thank You to Charli XCX, (Cheers and applause), and Thank You to This Amazing Crew and This Incredible Cast and All of the SNL Family for the Week, Thank You, You've Been a Great Audience, Good Night". (Cheers and applause again)

Cast

Repertory Players

• Aidy Bryant
• Michael Che
• Pete Davidson +
• Mikey Day
• Chloe Fineman
• Heidi Gardner
• Colin Jost
• Kate McKinnon
• Alex Moffat
• Kyle Mooney
• Ego Nwodim
• Chris Redd
• Cecily Strong
• Kenan Thompson
• Melissa Villaseñor
• Bowen Yang

Featured Players

• Aristotle Athari
• Andrew Dismukes
• James Austin Johnson
• Punkie Johnson +
• Sarah Sherman

+ Credited in the opening montage, but did not appear/Appeared only in goodbyes.

Sketches and Musical Performances

 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

Title	Image	Summary
Fox News Ukrainian Invasion Celebration Spectacular Cold Open		Fox News' Laura Ingraham (Kate McKinnon) and Tucker Carlson (Alex Moffat) host a Ukrainian Invasion Celebration Spectacular with special guests Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson), Steven Seagal (Bowen Yang), Donald Trump Jr. (Mikey Day) and Kimberly Guifoyle (Cecily Strong).
Opening Montage
Monologue by Oscar Issac		Making his second SNL appearance and hosting for the first time, actor Oscar Issac talked about starring in Marvel Cinematic Universe's Moon Knight and directing and starring in his first feature film The Avenger when he was 10 years old.
Paw Patrol		A city councilman (Oscar Isaac) and a group of concerned citizens (Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Mikey Day, and Andrew Dismukes) call for the removal of the Paw Patrol in a voting ad campaign. Also Features Ego Nwodim as Mayor Goodway and Melissa Villaseñor as the voice of Ryder.
Inventing Chloe		Cast member Chloe Fineman reinvents herself to get whatever she wants. With Michael Che, Kate McKinnon, Kyle Mooney, Aristotle Athari, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson, and Sarah Sherman and host Oscar Issac. Onscreen appearance by writer assistant and TikTok personality Jacob Kaplan.
Workplace Harassment Seminar		Two HR representatives (Oscar Isaac, Cecily Strong) hosting a harassment seminar. Also Features Kenan Thompson as Kevin, Aidy Bryant as Debra, Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang as coworkers and Andrew Dismukes as Lyle.
Meatballs		A woman (Sarah Sherman) reveals a big secret to her romantic interest (Chris Redd). With Oscar Isaac, Kenan Thompson, Aidy Bryant, Melissa Villaseñor, Bowen Yang, Andrew Dismukes and musical guest Charli XCX. Kenan Thompson headed towards a major milestone 1,500th all-time career sketches further cementing his record smashing extending of SNL.
Charli XCX performed "Beg For You".
Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che		Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, yelling at students to take off their mask and a new study showing 11% of American adults are afraid of the dark. With guests, Kate McKinnon to discuss how she feels about Florida passing the "Don't Say Gay" bill and Pauline (Ego Nwodim), a weary mother in her darkest hour, to discuss Rihanna's baby bump and she looks during fashion week.
Aidy's Dream		Longtime cast member Aidy Bryant ropes Oscar Isaac into a steamy sketch. With Kyle Mooney and Bowen Yang as the butlers.
Home Repair Show: In Over Your Head		The host of a home repair show (Kenan Thompson) interviews people who tried home DIY projects (Oscar Isaac as Felix Cruz, Kyle Mooney as Tommy Dorian, and Ego Nwodim as Carlisa).
Charli XCX performed "Baby".
Fiction Workshop		A writing workshop takes a weird turn when a janitor (Oscar Isaac) shares his story. With Aidy Bryant as the teacher, Heidi Gardner as the women, James Austin Johnson as Linus, Chris Redd as the guy and Melissa Villaseñor as the girl.
Goodbyes and Closing Credits		Oscar Isaac thanked Charli XCX, the cast, crew, and all of the SNL family for the week and the great audience. Only appearance of Punkie Johnson.

Cut For Time

 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

Title	Image	Summary
Aerotoilet		In this Cut for Time sketch, a commercial advertises an inflatable toilet perfect for guests.

Trivia

• As of this episode, longest-tenured cast member Kenan Thompson has headed towards a major milestone 1,500 all-time career sketches further cementing his record-smashing extending of SNL.
• This is the 2nd appearance of Pauline.

Preceded by: February 26, 2022

Saturday Night Live episode

Followed by: March 12, 2022