October 26, 2013

October 26, 2013  Season 39 episode
Episode	749
Season Episode	4
Host	Edward Norton
Musical Guest(s)	Janelle Monáe
Song(s) performed by  Musical Guest(s)	"Dance Apocalyptic" "Electric Lady"

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The 4th episode of Season 39 and the 749th episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 26, 2013. It was hosted by actor Edward Norton. The musical guest was Janelle Monáe, a singer, songwriter, and rapper, who performed "Dance Apocalyptic" and "Electric Lady". This is the 3rd appearance and first-time hosting for Ed Norton and the musical guest debut on SNL for Janelle Monáe.

Ed Norton's goodnights speech is "Has Anyone Ever Had More Fun Than I Just Did, No, Thank You to Janelle Monáe, Alec Baldwin, Miley Cyrus and This Whole Cast, Thank You." (Cheers and applause)

Cast

Repertory Players

• Vanessa Bayer
• Aidy Bryant
• Taran Killam
• Seth Meyers
• Bobby Moynihan
• Nasim Pedrad
• Jay Pharoah
• Cecily Strong
• Kenan Thompson

Featured Players

• Beck Bennett
• John Milhiser
• Kyle Mooney
• Mike O'Brien
• Noël Wells
• Brooks Wheelan

Cameos by Alec Baldwin and Miley Cyrus

Sketches and Musical Performances

 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

Title	Image	Summary
Obamacare Website Cold Opening		Kathleen Sebelius (Kate McKinnon) offers some not-so-helpful tips to help combat the technical difficulties of Obama’s health care enrollment website.
Monologue by Edward Norton		After 13 years, Method actor Ed Norton has finally prepared himself to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time and making his third appearance, but still requires assistance from Alec Baldwin and Miley Cyrus.
Autumn's Eve Pumpkin Spice Douche		In this commercial parody, a group of women (Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant, Vanessa Bayer) advertise Autumn's Eve, the first intimate care wash with all the bold, spicy flavors of fall.
Shallon: School Visit		Officer Rosen (Edward Norton) tries in vain to teach kids to stay away from strangers with candy in vain, because Shalon's (Nasim Pedrad) enthusiasm leads them to harm's way.
Steve Harvey		The proprieter (Edward Norton) of Spooky City fools Steve Harvey (Kenan Thompson) with a demonstration Halloween wordplay costumes.
The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders		In a trailer for a horror film by Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson (Edward Norton) tries to protect his family from murderers.
Critter Control		A business meeting is interrupted by possums and awestruck critter controllers Mitchell (Brooks Wheelan) and Russell (Edward Norton).
Drug Deal		Before finalizing a drug exchange, dealer (Mike O’Brien) has his idiot savant Hank (Edward Norton) count the trade money.
Janelle Monáe performed "Dance Apocalyptic"
Weekend Update with Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong		With guest, Secondhand News correspondent Anthony Crispino (Bobby Moynihan) has misheard more of the latest items in the news.
12 Years Not a Slave		Thrilled to no longer be a slave following the Emancipation Proclamation, Cecil (Jay Pharoah) fully expects the rest of the Deep South to share in his joy.
Ruth's Chris		Teenaged wait staffers (Edward Norton, Nasim Pedrad, Mike O'Brien and Cecily Strong) can't wait to get off from work and fantasize about actually having real sex.
Janelle Monáe performed "Electric Lady"
Halloween Candy		Dad (Edward Norton) sorts through bucket of candy with a little help from Diego (Bobby Moynihan) and Adult Ruth (Aidy Bryant).
Goodnights and Closing Credits		Ed Norton reminds the audience has anyone ever more fun than he did and thanked Janelle Monáe, Alec Baldwin, Miley Cyrus, Lorne Michaels and the whole cast.

Notes/Trivia

• Alec Baldwin and Miley Cyrus appeared in the opening monologue. Baldwin later appeared in and narrated the "The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders" filmed commercial sketch, while Cyrus later appeared as one of the women in the "12 Days Not a Slave" sketch.

Preceded by: October 12, 2013

Saturday Night Live episode

Followed by: November 2, 2013