The 607th episode and 3rd episode of Saturday Night Live's32nd season premiered on October 21, 2006. It was hosted by actor and comedian John C. Reilly, star of the hit films Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Promotion, Holmes & Watson, and Guardians of the Galaxy and Disney's animated film Wreck-It-Ralph and the sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet, with musical guest My Chemical Romance, a punk/rock band.
John C. Reilly made his only hosting stint on SNL, as well as the only musical guest appearance for My Chemical Romance.
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Special Report with Brit Hume Cold Open
Brit Hume presents Part One of his interview with President George W. Bush (Will Forte), in which Bush agrees with each of his statements.
Opening Montage
The final variant 1981-1985 Dick Ebersol-era SNL logo is now in a Gotham font, including the letters are widened, giving in a bit of a more unique identity. This logo would be used for the next eight years of the show's run.
Monologue by John C. Reilly
James Lipton (Will Ferrell) praises only-time host John C. Reilly for his film performances.
Colonial Williamsburg
A historical re-enactor (John C. Reilly) is offensive to his coworkers (Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph, Kenan Thompson).
Swimming Lesson
Swimming teacher Doug Frangelo (John C. Reilly) makes sure his student (Will Forte) gains enough experience swimming on land before stepping into the water.
Korean Central Television: Kim Jong II's Address
Kim Jong Il (Amy Poehler) addresses the nation of North Korea.
Two A-Holes Work Out with a Trainer
The Two A-Holes (Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig) show up late for their exercise workout, completely wasting their trainer’s (John C. Reilly) time.
My Chemical Romance performed "Welcome to the Black Parade"
Weekend Update with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers
With guest, Flavor Flav (Kenan Thompson) makes up nicknames' female congressional members.
She's a Mess
Due to a breakup with her boyfriend, Jennifer (John C. Reilly) becomes emotionally unstable during lunch with her girlfriends (Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig).
House of Carters
Sibling rivalry between Nick Carter (Jason Sudeikis) and younger brother Aaron (Andy Samberg).
SNL Digital Short: Harpon Man
Harpoon Man (John C. Reilly) tracks down the announcer (Andy Samberg) who’s making negative comments about him during his theme song.
McMillan Family Moment Part 1
McMillan dad (John C. Reilly) tries to pass along the family tradition for eating an Oreo cookie to his ungrateful son (Andy Samberg).
The Bear Shark Project
Scientists (John C. Reilly, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis) break out into song after the funding for Operation Bearshark is cut off.
McMillan Family Moment Part 2
McMillan dad (John C. Reilly) once again tries to pass along the family tradition for eating an Oreo cookie to a black boy (Kenan Thompson).
My Chemical Romance performed "Cancer"
McMillan Family Moment Part 3
McMillan dad (John C. Reilly) lashes out at his own father (Jason Sudeikis) after learning he got the family tradition for eating an Oreo cookie all wrong.
Goodnights
John C. Reilly thanked My Chemical Romance and Will Ferrell; it's been an amazing week. He also says "May your God bless you".