This week, there was no new <em>Saturday Night Live</em> episode. Instead, viewers enjoyed a rerun featuring Sabrina Carpenter.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Sexually Charged SNL Monologue

Originally airing on October 18, 2025, Carpenter served as both the host and musical guest for the episode. The pop star kicked off with a bold and risqué monologue. She humorously commented on her sexually charged music, saying, “I’m not just horny, I’m also turned on, and I’m sexually charged, and I love to read. My favorite book is the encyclopedia. It’s so big, and it’s hard.”

Carpenter also addressed the controversial cover of her “Man’s Best Friend” album, revealing that she fell over after Martin Short pushed her, while former SNL cast member Bowen Yang helped her up by pulling her hair as a zoomed-out image depicted.

SNL Debuts Parody Horror Movie Trailer About Social Anxiety

A horror movie trailer featuring Carpenter and Ben Marshall depicts an introvert’s worst nightmare. In the parody teaser, a couple believes they will have a quiet weekend alone but are reminded by a text message that Carpenter’s cousin (Sarah Sherman) is visiting. The anxiety escalates when they recall that her husband (Mikey Day), who enjoys showing YouTube videos, will be joining them.

Weekend Update Ridicules George Santos’ Early Release

One of the major news stories from the week of October 18, 2025, was the surprising early release of former congressman George Santos from prison. The disgraced politician served only 84 days out of a seven-year sentence. Weekend Update host Colin Jost humorously mocked Santos, known for his compulsive lying, stating that he posted pictures showcasing his buff new prison physique.

Saturday Night Live’s Social Experiment Goes Wrong

While the Saturday Night Live rerun featured several highlights, it also included some significant misses. The social experiment sketch had potential but ultimately fell flat. It starred Martin Herlihy alongside Kam Patterson, Ashley Padilla, and Jane Wickline as they pranked moviegoers by placing Frankenstein stand-ins in theaters to observe their reactions. Unfortunately, this skit missed the mark by dragging on too long in an ineffective direction.

SNL Cast Members Host Fictional Podcast As Preteen Boys

Another segment that did not resonate well was a group sketch about a snack-themed podcast featuring four annoying preteen boys (Carpenter, Wickline, Chloe Fineman, and Veronika Slowikowska). Filled with irritating slang and an overuse of terms like “fire” and “bet,” this sketch was one of the weaker moments of the night.

Saturday Night Live will return with new episodes on January 3, 2026.