Jeff Bridges' second hosting appearance, his first since 1983 (and the first time Bridges has hosted solo; the first time he hosted, he shared billing with his brother, Beau). With this episode, Jeff Bridges surpasses Sigourney Weaver's record for longest gap between hosting appearances (Weaver's gap was 24 years between her first appearance in 1986 and her second appearance in 2010; Bridges has a 27-year gap between his first appearance in 1983 and his second appearance in 2010).
Eminem performed "No Love" with Lil Wayne and "Won't Back Down." Lil Wayne performed "6 Foot 7 Foot"
This episode marks Eminem's fifth appearance on the show, making him the newest member of the Five-Timers Club.
David Rudman played Cookie Monster in the opening monologue. Cookie Monster started his own campaign on Facebook, similar to that of Betty White, to audition for SNL the month before, though he did not get the part.
Akon, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, John McEnroe, Blake Lively, and Jessica Alba along with Andy Samberg appeared in the SNL Digital Short.
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