Glen Powell hosted Saturday Night Live's season 51, episode 6, aired on November 16, 2025, delivering a mix of comedy sketches including Will Forte's return as MacGruber and Marcello Hernández's impression of Sebastian Maniscalco. The episode highlighted Powell's hosting alongside cast members and guests in pre-taped and live segments. It featured disguises and wigs, playing to Powell's affinity for silly costumes.
Episode Overview
Saturday Night Live season 51, episode 6, hosted by Glen Powell, aired on November 16, 2025. The episode included several standout sketches, emphasizing comedy through impressions and action parodies. Powell, known for roles in films like Top Gun: Maverick, brought energy to the show, participating in multiple segments.
MacGruber Sketch
Will Forte reprised his role as the hapless action hero MacGruber in a pre-taped sketch alongside host Glen Powell and cast member Chloe Fineman. The sketch revolved around defusing a ticking time bomb tied to unreleased government files on Jeffrey Epstein. MacGruber, played by Forte, paged through the files, declaring 'no one is above the law,' before gasping at a name and shredding the documents to keep them safe. The bomb exploded before revealing the name, with MacGruber later appearing in two additional videos denying guilt. Forte originated MacGruber on SNL in 2007 during his tenure from 2002 to 2010, leading to a 2010 film and a 2021 Peacock series.
Sebastian Maniscalco Impression
Cast member Marcello Hernández delivered a spot-on impression of stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco in a bachelor party sketch. Powell portrayed the groom-to-be, teasing that Maniscalco would join the party and was 'nothing like what you've seen on TV.' Hernández entered gesticulating wildly in a raspy Italian voice, ranting about traffic and hating Twister, exclaiming, 'And my hand is in my rectum!' The bit captured Maniscalco's high-energy style, disrupting the party.
Additional Notes
The episode leaned into wigs and disguises, aligning with Powell's comedic timing. Viewers can watch clips on NBC's platforms and rate the episode in polls.