This weekend, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) dropped an exciting three-minute gag reel that provided just that. It commemorates the most amazing appearances from its historic 50th season! The video features a collection of unaired bloopers, cast breaks, and on-stage mishaps that left both the audience and cast members in stitches. With highlights from notable episodes, the reel serves as a testament to the show’s enduring humor and the camaraderie among its cast.
Among the clear highlights, cast member and musical performer Sarah Sherman takes comedic aim at former SNL star Andy Samberg, accusing him of being “Slamblerg.” This joking homage is one of several tongue-in-cheek touches that highlight the whimsical, yet industrious vibe behind the scenes. Yet, Sherman’s comedic prowess shined through in a TikTok parody where she hilariously mangled “Miss V.P.”
Yet, the live sketches amped up their usual quota of surprise, unexpected hilarity. In one side-splitting rap sketch, Sherman broke a mic stand while in a blond wig. Her mistake had her fellow cast members—and viewers at home—busting up. In one other example, Ego Nwodim barely survived a trainwreck call-and-response bit on “Weekend Update,” goofily wondering, “These dudes ain’t what?” The incident underscored the beauty—and danger—of live T.V.
Tarmigan, special effects that only added to the chaos! After actor Devon Walker sprayed Sherman with fake blood while making a sketch, the two got a total makeover. Whether or not this scenario was intentional, it certainly added to the excitement, drawing millions more viewers into the thrilling world of live performance with this special twist.
Then in another segment, Sherman burst out laughing while trying to kiss a new astronaut puppet created for the taped “Beppo” skit. This moment perfectly encapsulated the unplanned fun that SNL introduces to its cold opens. Heidi Gardner and Nwodim had their own disasters all while filming the “Mascara Commercial” sketch. It’s a reminder that even the most experienced of entertainers can crack when facing the spotlight.
Bowen Yang’s performance as Bob Dylan resulted in several hilarious flubs that you can see in the outtakes clip. James Austin Johnson burst out laughing in the process through these scenes, dubbing them “season 50 highlight, number one.” The reel, produced by writer and showrunner Mike DiCenzo and comedian and actor John Mulaney, includes … When shooting, they’d end up doubled over on the floor laughing for hours.
The blooper reel captures Shane Gillis’s failed attempt to pull down Marcello Hernandez’s pants, prompting laughter from all involved. Both Mikey Day and Sarah Sherman feature prominently in this collection of comical follies.
