Saturday Night Live Guests May 16, 2026
Guests
The May 16, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live featured Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney.
Episode clips
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell hosts SNL with a mix of topical comedy and character-driven sketches, including a Trump cold open, a monologue about returning to the show, and absurd family, workplace, fantasy, and music-industry scenarios.
Will Ferrell appears in a cold open about Donald Trump returning from a whirlwind trip to China and facing questions about Jeffrey Epstein.
Will Ferrell delivers an SNL monologue about returning to host, his past on the show, and the excitement and pressure of performing live.
Students anxiously await the cast list for the school musical in a sketch about auditions, rivalries, and unexpected casting decisions.
A patient wakes from surgery as doctors and family members describe the operation in increasingly strange and unsettling terms.
A mechanic explains a car repair using invented parts, bizarre instructions, and song lyrics that leave the customer increasingly confused.
Fantasy warriors defend a castle from an overwhelming army before one character makes an unexpected sacrifice.
A young man brings his girlfriend home to meet her parents, but the family’s enthusiasm and odd behavior quickly make the visit uncomfortable.
Hormuz Jeff pitches himself as the only boat operator able to move commercial shipments through the closed Strait of Hormuz.
A family travels hours to attend a Juicy Toobins concert and meet-and-greet, only to encounter an increasingly chaotic promotional event.
A family birthday celebration becomes awkward when a father’s enthusiasm for his young boss clashes with the rest of the party.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney performs “Help!” on Saturday Night Live.
Paul McCartney performs “Drive My Car” on Saturday Night Live.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on Saturday Night Live on May 16, 2026?
- Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- May 16, 2026.