The November 15, 2025, episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by actor Glen Powell, featured musical guest Olivia Dean's debut with two songs from her album The Art of Loving. The show included a humorous country music parody sketch titled 'I Miss My Ex's Dad,' performed by new cast members Ben Marshall and Tommy Brennan. Powell and Kenan Thompson joined as the dads inspiring the comedic duet.
Episode Overview
Saturday Night Live's latest episode aired on November 15, 2025, with Glen Powell taking the hosting duties. The actor, known for roles in films like Top Gun: Maverick, brought energy to the live comedy show produced at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Musical Guest Performance
Olivia Dean, a 26-year-old U.K. singer-songwriter and BRIT School alum, made her SNL debut as the musical guest. She performed 'Man I Need' and 'Let Alone the One You Love,' both tracks from her sophomore album The Art of Loving, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in September 2025. Dean, recently nominated for best new artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, delivered an upbeat rendition of 'Man I Need' in a sparkly gold dress with a full band, followed by a mesmerizing 'Let Alone the One You Love' in a flowing pink gown. The soul-pop artist has gained U.S. momentum, with four entries on the Billboard Hot 100, including the top 5 hit 'Man I Need.' She told Billboard, 'I’ve never been somebody who has followed trends or made music because of what else was popular at the time. I like old music, I like soul music, I like Motown.' Dean also announced The Art of Loving Tour for summer 2026, starting July 10 in San Francisco and including stops in Los Angeles, New York City's Madison Square Garden, and other major cities before ending August 28 in Austin.
Comedy Sketch Highlight
A pre-taped musical parody sketch, 'I Miss My Ex's Dad,' starred new cast members Ben Marshall and Tommy Brennan as a country duo reminiscing about lost relationships. The lyrics humorously shift focus to missing their ex's dad, with lines like 'Haven’t felt the same since you’ve been gone/ Everyone else just feels so wrong' leading to the chorus: 'Oh man, I miss my ex’s dad.' Powell and Kenan Thompson portrayed the beloved dads, joining in with 'I wish her new boyfriend was dead.' The sketch poked fun at country tropes, mentioning details like socks, Crocs, ponytails, grills, Buicks, and cardigans.
Upcoming Episode
SNL's next episode airs December 6, 2025, hosted by Melissa McCarthy with musical guest Dijon.