Opening Statements
I am really psyched that Conan is hosting tonight. He is so funny, and I love his show at night, which I actually do get to watch sometimes. This is the first new episode in a few weeks, so it's always good to get back on track. I hope that Conan is really funny, and that the show survives without Molly around anymore.

Bush Opening
I think that Will has finally run out of Bush material. This opening was short and not that funny. Bush talking about the health of him and Dick Cheney was stupid and didn't really go anywhere. I think that they should have a different opening besides Bush, like in the Jen Lopez episode. This wasn't that good or funny.
Grade: C-

Monologue
This was great. Conan looked great. Tracy was great. The whole thing was great. I loved when they showed Conan's past SNL scenes. I never noticed him, even though I knew that he wrote for the show. I like when they play Tracy into the openings. As for what was happening in Conan's studio, I loved that too, and the girl looked hot, too. A GREAT monologue, to make up for the stupid opening.
Grade: A

Sub Shack Commercial
Jimmy playing the fat guy was priceless. I am getting sick of those damn subway commercials anyway, and it was nice to see someone take a stab at them.
Grade: A-

Boston Teens
Oh my god! Could this sketch have been any greater? Ben Affleck is my favorite actor of all time, and I am not kidding. I love the episode he did, and I think he is great. I loved this sketch to begin with. Jimmy and Rachel make a great team as the couple. My friends call these sketches the UR sketches. Conan's character was great too, and the fact that he played my sport (hockey) made it better. Horatio is good as usual. A great memorable sketch to enjoy.
Grade: A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Moleculo: The Molecular Man
I smell a classic sketch in the works. This is purely Conan material. He showed off his comedic genius in this sketch. The look on his face was priceless. Horatio speaking to him in Spanish was funny, too. I think that I will like this sketch for a while to come, and this was also really funny.
Grade: A (For THE MOLECULAR MAN)

Napster Court Hearings
I love Napster, and I think censoring it is horrible. The artists that came on were stupid, but still funny. Tracy's character was funny, always saying word. Conan was okay, but that wig was coming off. The cheerleader thing was funny too. This was okay, I liked how they made fun of the whole Napster court hearings stuff.
Grade: B-

Don Henley Performing
I didn't listen, no interest.

Weekend Update
This was a really short update, with no guests. The jokes were okay, but nothing spectacular. I was disappointed because I know that Jimmy and Tina can do better than that.
Grade: C

No Taint Sketch
I still don't know what a taint is. Anyway, this wasn't funny anyway. Conan added his humor to the doctor, but that was about it. Horatio can do better, but Will was pretty funny as the new boyfriend. I won't be too hard on this sketch.
Grade: C-

TV Funhouse: Find Black People at Knicks Game
In the words of Billy Madison, "Oh My God, That Is Funny!" This was so funny and the whole idea was cute. The music playing throughout the whole thing was great, too. Also when they showed Horatio and Tracy at the end was good. I like when they do Funhouses without cartoons.
Grade: A+

VH1 Diva-Thon
I know I have seen this before, but from what episode? This started off boring, but got better. Seeing Conan playing the guitar (he looked high) was great. I also liked when they attacked Ana's character, that was great. This sketch was okay.
Grade: B-

Marc Rich for Democrat Committee
This was pretty bad, but at least we got to see Chris Kattan at some point during this night. I won't be too hard again.
Grade: C

Don Henley Performing
Again, no interest. I know that Aerosmith next week will be a great save from this guest this week.

Conan the Boxer
This was actually good. I like how Conan spoke about thrashing his opponent. A nice way to end the night.

Closing Statements
I was pleased with this episode. This comes so close to taking over the Calista episode as my favorite, but I am still not sure. Thank god for Ben Affleck coming on tonight, to make that sketch about UR even better. I was tired when I first watched the episode, because I just got home from my school's Rock and Roll Revival, which I have now seen 3 and a half times, it is great. See ya'll later!

Best Sketch: Boston Teens (UR)
Worst Sketch: No Taint
Person of Night: Conan O' Brien

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