Overview

• Scarlett Johansson became the first woman to host Saturday Night Live seven times, setting a new record in the show's history during the Season 50 finale on May 17, 2025.
• The finale included the traditional Weekend Update joke swap where Michael Che publicly apologized to Johansson for a controversial joke made earlier in the season.
• Johansson led the cast in a parody of Billy Joel’s 'Piano Man' during her monologue, reflecting on the milestone season alongside key cast members.
• The episode opened with James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump impression, breaking the fourth wall and addressing the audience in a reflective cold open.
• Despite speculation about cast or leadership changes, no official announcements were made, leaving the future of SNL’s core team and Lorne Michaels’ role unresolved.