Overview
- Season 51, Episode 6 aired live on Nov. 15 with Olivia Dean as the musical guest on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Powell brought a UPS driver named Mitch onstage after flying him to New York, validating a 2021 porch selfie tied to an invitation that was postponed.
- During the monologue, Powell said the original offer was pulled when Top Gun: Maverick was delayed, quoting Lorne Michaels as telling him that without the film, audiences would not recognize him.
- Will Forte returned for three new MacGruber segments, part of an episode critics said showcased a sillier tone and frequent sketch wins.
- Reviews broadly praised Powell’s comedic range and chemistry with the cast, with standouts noting strong turns from featured player Ashley Padilla.