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SNL Debuts 'The Rundown,' a Short-Form Series Building a Fantasy Episode From Its Archive

Guests add beloved sketches to the Studio 8H rundown board to assemble an all-star cut of the show.

Overview

  • New episodes will post on select Wednesdays during SNL hiatus weeks through mid-June across Peacock, the official YouTube channel and SNL social platforms.
  • Each installment brings cast members, alumni and notable fans into Studio 8H to pick favorite sketches that are added to the show's iconic rundown board.
  • The premiere features Colin Jost explaining the cold-open writing process, estimating he has penned about 100 cold opens during his tenure.
  • Jost selects Amy Poehler and Tina Fey’s “Katie Couric Interviews Sarah Palin” as his opening pick and highlights how only a fraction of 45–50 weekly sketches make the rundown.
  • Early guests include Dana Carvey, Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang and Questlove, while SNL’s live season returns April 4 with Jack Black hosting and Jack White as musical guest.