11 Unforgettable Sketches from Saturday Night Live Season 48, Episode 5

The Looker

The sketch 'The Looker' takes a hilarious dive into the private embarrassments of a family, with Schumer delivering an impressive display of physical comedy. The parody of Netflix's The Watcher is a pitch-perfect take on the thriller genre, and Schumer's comedic performance truly stands out, adding a layer of hilarity to the already amusing premise.

WKTVN News presenter interviewing a hillbilly on Saturday Night Live

Big Dumb Hat

The closing sketch 'Big Dumb Hat' is a sharp critique of shallow social media influencers and people whose whole personality is Fall. Schumer's portrayal of a woman more focused on her online image than developing a real personality is both humorous and incisive. The Saturday Night Live sketch is packed with memorable quotes and hits the mark with its biting satire, reflecting the quality of comedy seen in Schumer's own sketch series.

WKTVN News presenter interviewing a hillbilly on Saturday Night Live

The Three Jurors

Featuring Schumer, Yang, and Sherman as overly enthusiastic jurors, the sketch pokes fun at disruptive courtroom behavior. Their exaggerated reactions and misunderstanding of a Taylor Swift song add a quirky twist. While the sketch may feel too over-the-top for some, lacking subtlety in its humor, the idea of a juror using a murder weapon to cut her chicken is classic Saturday Night Live. The portrayal of these jurors as modern archetypes recalls classic SNL characters, but with a contemporary twist.

WKTVN News presenter interviewing a hillbilly on Saturday Night Live

Pinx Period Underwear

The 'Pinx Period Underwear' sketch cleverly addresses the modern woman's desire for more eco-friendly and empowering menstrual products through a fake underwear commercial. This fake commercial parody, with its sharp writing and relatable humor, could easily fit into Schumer's own comedy show. The sketch successfully balances humor with commentary on women's health issues, showcasing SNL's ability to create impactful satire through everyday scenarios.

Amy Schumer on stage on Saturday Night Live

Cold Open

The cold open features a satirical speech that pokes fun at the dullness of Democrats and proposes outlandish replacements like Marianne Williamson and Guy Fieri. While the appearance of Stormy Daniels adds a familiar face, the sketch relies heavily on impersonations without a solid premise or narrative arc. It cycles through impressions, ending weakly, and reflects a certain laziness in its construction, lacking the sharp satirical edge SNL is known for.

Amy Schumer reaching out to an eagle on a Saturday Night Live poster

COVID Commercial

The 'COVID Commercial' sketch humorously addresses the changing perceptions around COVID-19, suggesting that a positive test could be a convenient excuse for avoiding obligations. While it may tread a fine line given the ongoing impact of the pandemic, the sketch manages to find humor in the absurdity of using illness as an excuse, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards COVID-19 in 2023.

Joe Biden on stage of other famous personalities on Saturday Night Live

Twitter Moderation Council

Drawing on current events, the 'Twitter Moderation Council' sketch dives into a post-Musk Twitter where the content moderation council are the last employees standing after Musk has fired everyone at the company. Amy Schumer as a 'sexy bot' and Punkie Johnson representing Black Twitter add some humor, but the sketch ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. It touches on the controversial Elon Musk takeover and the chaos of firings but fails to deliver incisive satire, instead presenting a series of disjointed impressions that ends abruptly.

Amy Schumer as a sexy bot from Twitter on Saturday Night Live

Jets Fans

'Jets Fans' explores the world of passionate sports fandom with Schumer, Strong, Kenan Thompson, and Andrew Dismukes. The sketch intersperses casual conversation with sudden, outrageous taunts towards Bills fans. While the concept of sports fans' extreme behaviors has potential, the execution here feels a little uneven. The phrase 'suck my sleeve' as an insult is particularly baffling, leaving audiences unsure if it's an established saying or a failed attempt at creating a new catchphrase.

Amy Schumer as an angry Jets fan on Saturday Night Live

Weekend Update

Cecily Strong's appearance as Tammy the Trucker in SNL's 'Weekend Update' stands out for its blend of humor and poignant commentary. Strong's performance brings depth and relevance, touching on issues like healthcare and women's rights to abortion from the perspective of a stereotypical trucker with a mix of seriousness and levity. The segment also includes clever Donald Trump Jr. jokes and tackles the sensitive topic of antisemitism in football with a delicate balance of humor and awareness. The update ends on a somber note, acknowledging the tragic murder of Takeoff, and offering a moment of respectful remembrance amidst the comedy.

Amy Schumer as an angry Jets fan on Saturday Night Live

Matzo Ball Soup

The 'Soup' sketch in Saturday Night Live season 48, episode 5 clearly tackles the awkwardness of social etiquette, specifically the dilemma of eating while a friend shares emotional troubles. It takes this relatable, everyday scenario and elevates it with a series of increasingly humorous and absurd situations. The brilliance of the sketch lies in its ability to escalate the central dilemma of a friend describing her breakup when all Schumer's character wants to do is eat her matzo ball soup. This sketch is a testament to SNL's creative strength in turning simple, mundane moments into memorable and hilarious scenes.

Amy Schumer as an angry Jets fan on Saturday Night Live

WKTVN News

In 'WKTVN News,' Chance Armstrong, portrayed by Michael Longfellow, reports on a local fire and gets caught in a bizarre hillbilly family feud. The sketch, featuring a confused reporter amidst a chaotic scene with characters played by Schumer, Cecily Strong, Molly Kearney, and Bowen Yang, tries to draw humor from absurdity. However, the sketch's reliance on over-the-top antics and a disjointed storyline makes it fall short. The sketch relies too heavily on the one joke that all hillbillies are cousins, and the attempt to conclude with a group kiss feels more awkward than funny.

Amy Schumer onstage in her comedy special Emergency Contact