Pre-Show Thoughts- I figured that Mena Suvari would make a great host. Let's see how it went.

Opening- A Message From Former President Bill Clinton
This skit was a great way to end off Darrell Hammond's Bill Clinton impression. We might still see the impression sometime later in the future, but tonight was basically a wrap for it. Nice opening.
(8 out of 10)

Monologue- Mena Suvari
It was so funny to see Mena Suvari spoof 'American Beauty'. Seeing Will Ferrell in his Spartan costume, and Molly Shannon in her Mary Katherine Gallagher costume was a bit surprising, since both skits are retired.
(8 out of 10)

Commerical- Gatorade Love Bucket
Very good commerical to air right before the Super Bowl.
(7 out of 10)

Skit- Airport Security
I think this is a new recurring character for Maya Rudolph. It was funny, and it had its moments, but I think it was kind of a rip from Cheri Oteri's "Simmah Down Nah." If this is a recurring skit, I hope it's funnier next time. (7 out of 10)

Skit- Janet Reno's Dance Party - The Final Episode
I've always liked Will 's impression of Janet Reno, and tonight was most likely the last time we'll see it.
I was amazed when the real Janet Reno busted in. I've always appreciated it when celebrities/politicians can make fun of themselves. (Judge Judy, Robert DeNiro, alot more.) Anyway, this skit was very funny...but it would have been even funnier if the real Janet Reno beat up Will Ferrell's Janet Reno.
(9 out of 10 for both Janet Reno's)

Skit- Rap Street
If you remember reading my review for the Tom Green episode, you'll remember how I gave the 'Rap Street' skit during that episode a flat 0. I hated these characters beyond any other character.
Surprisingly, this time, it was a funny skit. I was laughing even harder when Horatio played off when his mustache was coming off. Mena's impression of Aaron Carter was strikingly nice.
(8 out of 10)

CARTOON- X-Presidents
Somehow, I knew they would do this tonight. There's not much to say on it, though. It had its moments, but all in all, it didn't do much for me. Fun With Real Audio is usually better.
(5 out of 10)

Long Commerical/Promotion- 'Wake Up Little Suzie'
This is, of course, a spoof of the new movie "Save the Last Dance". Tracy stole the skit, and made it very funny. (8 out of 10)

Weekend Update with Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon
Kind of a slow Update, but it was good to see Jesse Jackson/ Al Sharpton. I knew they would do these guys. SNL has kind of worn out Jacob Silj.
(7.5 out of 10)

Music- Lenny Kravitz

Skit- Veronica and Company
This skit was funnier the first time around, but it's had its moments during this one. I like Molly Shannon's energy, but this skit doesn't do much the 2nd time around. (7 out of 10 for Molly, Ana, and Chris P.)

Skit- DeMarco Brothers
Blah. The Britney Spears skit was the best one, because it was the first one! I hope this recurring skit ended here. The Bloder Brothers (Chris Parnell and Jimmy Fallon) are funnier. (6 out of 10)

Music- Lenny Kravitz

OVERALL Show- Tonight's show was decent, and entertaining. Janet Reno's cameo was surely a highlight.
(7.5 out of 10)

Next live episode: February 10th, 2001- Jennifer Lopez
Ah, she's hosting and doing music...I'm looking foward to it.

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