October 26, 2013 Season 39 episode
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| Episode | 749 |
| Season Episode | 4 |
| Host | Edward Norton |
| Musical Guest(s) | Janelle Monáe |
| Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s) |
"Dance Apocalyptic" "Electric Lady" |
| Previous Episode October 12, 2013 |
Next Episode November 2, 2013 |
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 goodnight 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[]
Cameos by Alec Baldwin and Miley Cyrus.
Sketches and Musical Performances[]
Cold Open Sketch Videotaped Weekend Update Music Performance Other
| Title | Image | Summary |
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| Obamacare Website Cold Opening | 
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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 | 
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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 | 
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In this commercial parody, a group of women (Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant, and Vanessa Bayer) advertise Autumn's Eve, the first intimate care wash with all the bold, spicy flavors of fall. |
| Shallon: School Visit | 
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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 | 
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The proprieter (Edward Norton) of Spooky City fools Steve Harvey (Kenan Thompson) with a demonstration Halloween wordplay costumes. |
| The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders | 
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In a trailer for a horror film by Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson (Edward Norton) tries to protect his family from murderers. |
| Critter Control | 
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A business meeting is interrupted by possums and awestruck critter controllers Mitchell (Brooks Wheelan) and Russell (Edward Norton). |
| Drug Deal | 
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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" | 
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Backed by a full band and vocalists, Monáe showcased her trademark athletic and frenetic dance style, which has been compared to James Brown and Michael Jackson. |
| Weekend Update with Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong | 
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With guest, secondhand news correspondent Anthony Crispino (Bobby Moynihan) has misheard more of the latest items in the news. |
| 12 Years Not a Slave | 
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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 | 
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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" | 
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For the second song, "Electric Lady," she and her backing singers sported varsity-style jackets. |
| Halloween Candy | 
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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 | 
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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 |