Watch Jack Black Make His Triumphant Return to SNL in New Episode
Live from Studio 8H was none other than Jack Black, who made his triumphant return to Saturday Night Live on April 5.
The 55-year-old hosted the beloved comedy sketch series for the first time in 20 years alongside legendary artists and musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile. During his opening monologue, Black reflected on how long it’s been since he last hosted the series before explaining that the pressure forced him to consider quitting.
Jack Black just did the best SNL host intro I've seen in a long ass time. #SNL pic.twitter.com/pbUtJNJlE8
— Sherri TWDFan4Ever (@Specneedsmom4) April 6, 2025
“I can’t do it; it’s too stressful, and frankly, I do not have the nerve,” the actor stated before a guitar riff could be heard in the background. After being given a microphone, he explained that the music gave him “the power to host again” before somersaulting.
“I’m back,” he shouted before nodding to various projects he worked on over the past two decades. As he made his way through the New York City soundstage audience, the Dear Santa actor was joined by a marching band and later gave props to former and current Saturday Night Live cast members.
Jack Black’s monologue! pic.twitter.com/TG5nbZ1J1e
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 6, 2025
Throughout the night, he starred in various sketches, including one where he portrayed a man attending the first play in Ancient Greece, along with another where he portrayed a suitor dressed as Indiana Jones on a dating series.
Another comedic moment from the new episode saw him in a commercial advertising a medication to help provide relief after eating Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Later in the episode, the first musical performance began with John and Carlile performing “Little Richard’s Bible” from their new album, Who Believes in Angels?
Thank you, Jack Black, Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Mike Myers! Goodnight! pic.twitter.com/9JY27cxFdH
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 6, 2025
A Look Into Jack Black’s Previous SNL Appearances
Black’s last appearance on SNL was in December 2005, with musical guest Neil Young. Before that, the Minecraft actor served as the host in October 2003, alongside musical guest John Mayer. He made his SNL debut in January 2002, performing music with The Strokes.
Check out Jack Black’s recent episode of SNL on Peacock.
