The 826th episode and 18th episode of Saturday Night Live's42nd season premiered on April 15, 2017, hosted by former long-term cast member Jimmy Fallon, the host of The Tonight Show with musical guest Harry Styles, who performed "Sign Of The Times" and "Ever Since New York." Harry Styles made his first solo appearance as musical guest, as well as his fourth musical guest stint, and this is also Jimmy Fallon’s 3rd time as host on SNL.
This episode marked the first time NBC broadcasted the show live in all four time zones, rather than just in the East and Central zones, while being delayed in the Mountain and Pacific zones.
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Donald Trump Cold Open
President Donald Trump (cameo by Alec Baldwin) looks back on his first 100 days with Vice President Mike Pence (Beck Bennett) and chooses between advisors Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner (Jimmy Fallon).
Montage
Jimmy Fallon Let's Dance Monologue
Former cast member Jimmy Fallon celebrates his return to SNL for his third hosting stint, as well as the show airing live coast to coast for the first time.
Celebrity Family Feud: Time Travel Edition
Liza Minnelli (Strong), Diana Ross (Zamata), Mick Jagger (Styles) and John Travolta (Fallon) take on Kristen Stewart (McKinnon), Gwen Stefani (Villaseñor), David Blaine (Davidson) and John Travolta (Fallon).
Before The Show
Students (Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villaseñor, Cecily Strong, Sasheer Zamata) star in a production of Legally Blonde The Musical.
Take Me Back
Doug (Jimmy Fallon) begs Jen (Cecily Strong) to take him back with a serenade.
Easter Message From Sean Spicer
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer (cameo by Melissa McCarthy) apologizes for his comments about Hitler.
Harry Styles: Sign Of The Times
Musical guest Harry Styles performs "Sign of the Times" on Saturday Night Live.
Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, including North Korea's failed missile launch, Vice President Mike Pence being sent to South Korea, and an Australian woman birthing a 13 lb. baby. Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy (Vanessa Bayer) explains Passover traditions and Bruce Chandling (Kyle Mooney) shares his favorite parts of spring, including Easter and Spring Break.
Civil War Soldiers
Civil War soldiers (Jimmy Fallon, Beck Bennett, Alex Moffat, Mikey Day) try to raise morale by singing a song. Guest appearance by Harry Styles.
New Shirt
Turtle Shirts offer an amazing and comfortable place to wait out any unwanted and embarrassing situation.
Sully & Denise
Sully (Jimmy Fallon) and Denise (cameo by Rachel Dratch) tour Harvard with their daughter, Denise (Kate McKinnon).
Harry Styles: Ever Since New York
Musical guest Harry Styles performs "Ever Since New York" on Saturday Night Live.
Basketball Scene
The background players (Jimmy Fallon, Mikey Day) in a basketball scene prove disruptive to the film's stars (Pete Davidson, Kenan Thompson) and director (Alex Moffat).