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Jack Black returned to SNL on April 5, and he didn’t hold back. It had been 20 years since his last time hosting, but he showed no signs of rust. From the moment he walked on stage, Black brought a wave of humor, music, and showmanship that set the tone for the rest of the night.
His opening bit started like many SNL monologues—with a warm welcome and a little reflection. But soon, things took a theatrical turn.
Black pretended to quit mid-monologue, claiming it was too much pressure. But just when the audience gasped, a familiar riff saved the day. With Aerosmith’s Back in the Saddle playing, Jack flipped the script—literally.
He somersaulted and jumped straight into a musical number that celebrated both his career and his love for SNL. It was the kind of opening that reminds you why this show has lasted 50 seasons.
Jack Black’s musical monologue sets the SNL tone
The Jack Black SNL monologue was everything you’d expect from him: loud, funny, and full of energy.
“How dare you play that riff?”
he joked, acting shocked as a mic was handed to him.
“You guys! You know what this song does to me... it gives me the power to host again.”
That was his cue to dive into a parody cover of Aerosmith’s Back in the Saddle.
What followed was a full-blown performance. Jack sang,
“I’m back! I’m back on Saturday Night Live again,”
while calling out his biggest roles—from Jumanji to Super Mario Bros. to Kung Fu Panda. He danced into the crowd, pointed at an audience member, and sang,
“I bet this guy did not know he’d be on TV.”
As the music soared, a marching band joined in, along with cast members.
“SNL’s 50, and I’m 55, the older I get, the more we feel alive!”
he sang proudly.
Standout sketches from the Jack Black episode
Black’s hosting gig included a mix of original ideas and classic formats. One sketch titled “The First Play” imagined a group of ancient Greeks watching the world’s first theatrical production—and not knowing how to react. Black, Chloe Fineman, Mikey Day, and Andrew Dismukes played confused spectators.
“Is the crying man supposed to be real or fake?”
one asked. It was a clever way to poke fun at how we’ve always struggled to define acting.
Another standout was "Indiana Jones,” where Black played a man named Gene. He dressed like the famous adventurer, but instead of fighting enemies, he was competing in a dating show. The contrast between his tough outfit and soft-spoken personality led to some awkwardly funny moments.
Each sketch gave Black the space to lean into his unique style of comedy. And the SNL cast matched his energy every step of the way.
Goth kid, spicy snacks, and weird love in other bits
Some of the more offbeat sketches from the night included “Goth Kid on Vacation,” where Black joined Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim in a reggae duo. Michael Longfellow played a gloomy teen on holiday, and Black showed up as his inner emo rock voice.
The musical blend of reggae and punk made it one of the most unusual sketches of the night.
In the fake ad “Flamin’ Hot Commercial,” viewers were taken on a wild ride that no one could have predicted. It started like a normal snack ad and ended in chaos. No spoilers, but let’s just say the product did not end up where you’d expect.
“Making Love” featured musical guest Brandi Carlile and turned into a comedic slow jam about... you guessed it—awkward romance. Black popped in as a backup dancer with some hilarious facial expressions.
An animated short and a heartfelt finish
To wrap up the night, SNL aired an animated short called “The Great Battle,” created by co-head writer Streeter Seidell. While it was cut for time on the live show, it was released online shortly after. The short told an epic tale of good versus evil with exaggerated characters and big action moments.
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Even though it was animated, the short stayed true to SNL’s comedic voice. It had satire, surprise jokes, and clever visuals that made it stand out.
Whether it was the Jack Black SNL monologue, the sketches, or the musical moments, this episode was packed with the kind of creative energy that fans hope for every Saturday night. And that’s what keeps the show relevant—50 seasons strong and still finding new ways to surprise.
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