November 1, 2008 Season 34 episode
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| Episode | 643 |
| Season Episode | 7 |
| Host | Ben Affleck |
| Musical Guest(s) | David Cook |
| Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s) |
"Light On" "Declaration" |
| Previous Episode October 25, 2008 |
Next Episode November 15, 2008 |
Actor Ben Affleck hosted the 7th episode of Season 34 and the 643rd episode of Saturday Night Live, which premiered on November 1, 2008. The musical guest was David Cook. John McCain and Cindy McCain appeared on this show, along with Tina Fey returning for the last time, as Sarah Palin. Since the election is over, and since McCain didn't win, Fey is retiring the Palin impression. Ben Affleck made his 4th hosting stint and this was the only appearance as musical guest on SNL for David Cook.
Cast[]
Repertory players[]
- Fred Armisen
- Will Forte
- Bill Hader
- Darrell Hammond
- Seth Meyers
- Amy Poehler†
- Andy Samberg
- Jason Sudeikis
- Kenan Thompson
- Kristen Wiig
Featured players[]
† Credited, but did not appear
Sketches[]
Cold Open Sketch Pre-recorded Weekend Update Music Performance Other
| Title | Image | Summary |
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| A Special Message from Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin (Opening Sketch) | ||
| Jar Glove | Rerun from September 13, 2008. | |
| The View | ||
| Countdown with Keith Olbermann | ||
| SNL Digital Short: The Staten Island Zoo | ||
| Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers | Amy Poehler is once again absent, due to maternity leave. John McCain presents his last-ditch campaign strategy options; Patrick & Gunther Kelly (Will Forte, Fred Armisen) explicate voting machine issues with a song; Aunt Linda (Kristen Wiig) has negative reactions to new television season’s offerings. | |
| Night School Musical | ||
| The Zolesky Brothers | First appearance of Stefon Zolesky (Bill Hader). | |
| Bierhoff Brothers House of Coats |
| Preceded by: October 25, 2008 |
Saturday Night Live episode | Followed by: November 15, 2008 |