[s47e21] Natasha Lyonne/japanese Breakfast Direct

Beyond being the season finale, it was a "turning point" for the show due to the high-profile cast departures. Notable Sketches and Segments

The episode featured a mix of emotional goodbyes and classic SNL absurdism:

Japanese Breakfast (Michelle Zauner) performed "Be Sweet" and "Paprika" from her album Jubilee . Zauner also made a cameo in the "Women’s Commercial" sketch. [S47E21] Natasha Lyonne/Japanese Breakfast

Natasha Lyonne made her hosting debut, referencing her career in her monologue, including Russian Doll and American Pie .

An homage to Weekend at Bernie’s where coworkers try to hide a dead boss. Beyond being the season finale, it was a

I love the whole scene with Kate & Aidy & Kyle together, you could feel the emotions in Kyle's voice and its really getting to me. Blood’s SNL Reviews

A recurring alien abduction sketch that served as a poignant farewell for Kate McKinnon's character, Ms. Rafferty, as she boarded a spaceship to stay with the aliens. Natasha Lyonne made her hosting debut, referencing her

A sketch featuring Kyle Mooney, Kate McKinnon, and Aidy Bryant that many viewers felt captured the emotional weight of their departure. Natasha Lyonne / Japanese Breakfast (S47 E21)