Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live! We're diving into the hilarious world of sketches that were too wild, too weird, or just too funny to make it to live television. Get ready for some never-before-seen comedy gold from SNL's cutting room floor!
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00:00We're working up to it, sir. We're currently at her jeans on, my jeans and underwear off,
00:04my shirt off, her shirt and usually jacket on.
00:09So you're naked and she's fully clothed.
00:14Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the funniest
00:19SNL sketches that were cut for time.
00:22What is he doing now?
00:23You know, he's being a little stinker.
00:30Number 10. Casual Friday on the Death Star
00:34Mark my words, rebel scum, soon you will see your puny alliance crushed and swept away as
00:40surely as these slacks are comfort fit and versatile.
00:44Sometimes the title says it all. With this simple premise,
00:48SNL has fun at the expense of a sci-fi classic.
00:52Host Charlie Sheen joins in on the fun as Death Star employees dress casually.
00:57There are plenty of references for fans of the series,
01:00while the cast members bring out their best take on Star Wars extras.
01:04You also get to see the evil villains in some goofy outfits.
01:08I trust you have good news for me. You'll find I'm in no mood for disturbance.
01:15There's a great disturbance in the galaxy.
01:19With appearances from Darth Vader, this sketch shows you a side of the Empire you never see.
01:24Princess Leia's reactions to the Sith Lord's attire make this scene even funnier.
01:29Lord Vader, only you could be so-
01:32Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
01:35Number 9. New cast member
01:37What's up people? I'm Adam Zekman, one of the new cast members on Saturday Night Live,
01:41and you might be thinking, I don't recognize this guy.
01:44Well, the truth is they haven't used me too much this year.
01:47Somewhat underrated for his time at SNL, Kyle Mooney made more than a few memorable sketches.
01:52This one follows him as he becomes new cast member Adam Zekman.
01:56Mooney's character doesn't have any easy go of it,
01:59struggling to find himself in a sea of talent.
02:02The heartfelt sketch mixes humor with what seems like personal material for the performer.
02:07Zekman has some funny interactions with his co-stars,
02:10with some cringe scenes leading up to his big break.
02:13Hey Adam, we're gonna have to lose you from the restaurant piece.
02:16Oh, okay. I sketch too long?
02:19No. Also, is this your crumpled up drawing of you winning an Emmy award?
02:25His weekend update role comes with a triumphant moment and a surprise turn.
02:29With a major twist, the ending features some unexpected laughs from this tragic tale.
02:35We know you switched the mallets.
02:38You dirty little rat. You stole my bit.
02:42I can explain.
02:43You're going to jail, mate.
02:44I was just trying to-
02:45Wait guys!
02:45Get on the show.
02:46Please, I'm sorry!
02:47Number 8. Children's Show
02:50Ah, what a beautiful day. Good morning, Mr. Cher.
02:54Good morning, Toby.
02:57Good morning, Cocky.
02:59Hiya, Toby. Time to chat.
03:02Michael Keaton's hosting gigs at SNL churn out some hilarious sketches.
03:07While this one didn't make it to air,
03:09it still featured all the things you love about the actor's comedic style.
03:13He plays an eccentric TV host who talks to his furniture.
03:16Things take a turn when the whole concept comes crashing down,
03:20forcing the character to confront his weaknesses.
03:23Hey, how you doing? Ralph's Repo.
03:24Okay, Murph, just come out here, grab all this gross drunk,
03:27and let's just throw it in the trunk, all right?
03:29Funny reactions from the other cast members come after shocking revelations for Keaton's role.
03:35The comedian really indulges in the darker humor of this scene.
03:39By the end, you might even find yourself wondering about a sequel.
03:42Oh, really?
03:43Help! Help! He's about to do it! He's about to do it!
03:46Oh, he bit me!
03:52Number 7. Rinaldo and Alexei.
03:55You know this new guy who's driving the garbage truck?
03:58Yeah?
03:58He's a stupid idiot.
04:00I know, I know.
04:01Beep, beep, beep.
04:03Idiot alert.
04:04Here comes the stupid.
04:05Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
04:07If you ever questioned the chemistry between Bill Hader and Fred Armisen,
04:11you should watch this sketch.
04:13The lovable train wreck starts promising as the two unleash their accents.
04:17Before too long, they try to talk about Christmas and crack up instead.
04:22We don't blame them either, considering their absurd voices.
04:25At a certain point, it almost seems like the pair are trying to make each other laugh.
04:30Even Jamie Foxx has to hold back a smile at one point.
04:33Hey, some snowmen are made of two balls.
04:36Yeah.
04:37And then this one is made of three balls.
04:39Frosty has three balls.
04:43Idiot.
04:45With one last appearance from Tim Robinson,
04:48this bizarre and funny misfire comes to a hilarious close.
04:52Go back to the truck.
04:53Get out of here.
04:53This garbage.
04:54My garbage.
04:55Get out of here.
04:55Don't eat some, don't eat some.
04:57Get out of here.
05:00Number 6.
05:01Weekend Update, Jerry Sozio.
05:07Thanks, Kevin.
05:08With the ability to light up any sketch,
05:10Chris Farley gave his all to any comedic idea.
05:14This Weekend Update character finds him as a guy named Jerry Sozio.
05:18The role is a perfect example of someone who can't tell a story,
05:21constantly laughing and stumbling over details.
05:25Farley gives it all the energy you expect to see from him.
05:28The cigarette and the gestures only emphasize the comedy,
05:32giving the performer some extra help to sell the part.
05:35And I'm saying to him, he's standing right there.
05:37Me and him right there, right there.
05:38Get this.
05:39Hold on.
05:40He says to him.
05:40I says to him.
05:41I says to him.
05:42I says to him.
05:43I says to him.
05:45You feel like this legend could have done this bit for an hour with equal success.
05:50In another standout moment,
05:52the comedian certainly stands as another great piece of SNL history.
05:56I've completely forgotten what the hell I came here for in the first place, Kevin.
06:01I got nothing.
06:01Zip, nada.
06:02Jerry Sozio, everybody.
06:03Out of here.
06:03Thank you, Jerry.
06:04Zip, waddle, nothing.
06:06Number 5.
06:08Cool.
06:08Bills and more bills.
06:12Who are you and what have you done with my best friend?
06:15It's me, Skyler.
06:16Why are you in such a good mood?
06:18It's been one whole week since I've seen that nerd Dougie.
06:21I haven't heard, whoops, did I mess up again?
06:25This sitcom parody has everything you could want from the genre.
06:28From the dated clothes to the laugh track,
06:31this sketch feels like an authentic look at 1980s TV.
06:34It also features a funny story about Kyle Mooney's Dougie
06:38trying to be different.
06:39The over-the-top acting only enhances each moment,
06:42with host Ryan Gosling going all out for ridiculous jokes.
06:46This party's really fun.
06:48It's too bad we're running out of beer.
06:50I've had a lot to drink.
06:51I'll drive my car and get us more.
06:53Okay.
06:58There's even a party scene where everyone gets to dance.
07:01Full of crazy transitions and surprises,
07:04there are plenty of great details you might miss the first time.
07:07The abrupt ending ultimately shows how wild this ride really is.
07:12Because you only care about being cool.
07:16I miss the old Dougie.
07:17Okay, I'll go back to being Dougie.
07:22Number four, Thanksgivings.
07:25Thanksgiving is always memorable,
07:27but tonight we're honoring those individuals who go above and beyond
07:30to ensure the holiday is truly unforgettable.
07:33The holidays aren't always the easiest to get through.
07:36Turning this conflict into humor,
07:38the sketch nails that feeling with pinpoint accuracy.
07:41Taking that idea to the next level,
07:43SNL devotes an awards ceremony to the way family members act at Thanksgiving.
07:48This includes unruly parents,
07:50politically incorrect guests,
07:52and more.
07:53And most of all, we're thankful for God's littlest angels,
07:56the unborn,
07:57whose right to life is just as precious as ours,
08:01which is why tonight we leave an extra tiny plate out just for them.
08:07Each performer breathes reality into a sketch that's built on relatable moments.
08:12Anne Hathaway and Bobby Moynihan are two standouts here,
08:16playing the relatives that we sometimes have trouble loving.
08:19It's a funny way of tackling the misery, comedy,
08:22and cringe of some family get-togethers.
08:24I want to thank my sister, Maureen, who, uh, had the eye job.
08:29She, uh, what, what, what, what, what?
08:31She had an eye job!
08:33She should have had it five years before.
08:34Five years before, Walter wouldn't have left her.
08:38Number 3.
08:39Cast List
08:40I see the sharks are circling the boat.
08:44Oh my God, so funny, Mr. Koenig.
08:47Shut up, Beth!
08:48If you're a former theater kid, you might find something to relate to here.
08:52Will Ferrell plays an overbearing director casting his latest show.
08:57The ensemble awaits the announcement with a blend of awkwardness, comedy, and excitement.
09:02Ferrell's character torments the teenagers, making them all wonder about the results.
09:06The comedian's co-stars play convincing students with believable personalities.
09:12Um, I need to pray on that, see what God leads me to.
09:16Tell God I need an answer now.
09:18Then, um, well then, yes sir.
09:22Tell God gracias.
09:24Hitting close to home for some, this scene might be both funny and heartbreaking to watch.
09:29The sketch comes together with big performances from talented performers.
09:33By the end, you might wonder how this winner failed to make the show.
09:37We each only get to do one night?
09:42Yes, gorgeous, sweet chaos.
09:46Number 2.
09:47Alan
09:48Enjoy your Alan, love mom and dad.
09:52What is an Alan?
09:54This sketch is yet another excuse to witness the genius of Bill Hader.
09:58As a mysterious gift, his character Alan provides entertainment for a couple's living room.
10:03This includes some dancing that you'll probably want to replicate yourself.
10:06Hader eases into the role with an effortless energy,
10:09never letting on that there's much more to come.
10:11Wait, so there's a dead man in there?
10:14Hey, loosen up Mark.
10:18There's a dead man in all of us.
10:21What does that mean?
10:22You might be confused and laughing as this scene keeps trudging along.
10:26With a climactic ending, the former cast member lets out his best screech.
10:31It's one of many silly premises that got a chance to shine after being released online.
10:39He's out of the box!
10:40Thanks Alan Corn.
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11:01Number 1. Gus Chiggin's Old Prospector
11:04Geminski?
11:05Here.
11:07Old Prospector?
11:09Here!
11:12This sketch takes hold of us from the second we see Will Ferrell.
11:16We have questions about a prospector joining the military, but the mystery makes it funnier.
11:21Ferrell digs into his crazed role with reckless abandon.
11:24Unsurprisingly, many of the cast members break as the lead flies off the handle.
11:29The mix of the performer's voice and the script
11:32makes this a sketch that deserves more attention.
11:35I think you need to learn some manners.
11:38I think you need to shut your mouth, bitch.
11:46Oh Gus, what have you got yourself into?
11:49The scene then goes one step further, letting us know why Chiggins is hanging around.
11:54With a hilarious performance and some convincing chipmunk sounds,
11:58the icon creates some fantastic work.
12:01How will we know what that sounds like?
12:03Oh, trust me, Joshua, you'll know.
12:12What?
12:13Did we forget another hilarious SNL sketch that didn't hit the airwaves?
12:17Let us know in the comments.
12:19Are you serious about that?
12:21You're really a quarter Irish.
12:25Yeah, I did a 23andMe and everything.
12:28Jesus Christ!
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