Air Date: Host: Musical Guest: Special Guests: Cameos:

October 7th, 2000 Rob Lowe Eminem None Dennis McNicholas Paula Pell Jim Downey Ralph Nader Lorne Michaels Dido Tim Meadows Brendan Fraser

First Presidential Debate

Summary: In their first debate monitored by Jim Lehrer (Chris Parnell), Al Gore (Darrell Hammond) dominates all the questions before George W. Bush (Will Ferrell) can give an incoherent answer. Recurring Characters: George W. Bush, Al Gore, Jim Lehrer. Transcript

Montage

Rob Lowe's Monologue

Summary: Rob Lowe taackles off-topic questions about "The West Wing" from members of the audience. Also Hosted: 89o, 96q. Transcript

Corn Chip Nail Tips

Summary: The perfect snack food for hip hop nail biters.

Monday Night Football

Summary: Al Michaels (Darrell Hammond) is flustered by lack of professionalism from his new co-hosts, Dan Fouts (Will Ferrell) and Dennis Miller (Jimmy Fallon). Recurring Characters: Al Michaels, Dan Fouts, Dennis Miller, Eric Dickerson. Transcript

Ralph Nader Backstage

Summary: Backstage, Ralph Nader tries to sell Rob Lowe on his government ideas. Transcript

Pros & Cons

Summary: Nancy Grace (Ana Gasteyer) discusses the self-involved detective work of meddlers Shaggy (Rob Lowe) and Scooby Doo. Recurring Characters: Nancy Grace. Transcript

Eminem & Dido perform "Stan"

Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon & Tina Fey

Summary: Ladies man Leon Phelps (Tim Meadows) promotes his new movie during a supposed Hollywood editorial. Tina Fey rants about Britney Spears. Againg rappers Grand Master Rap (Jerry Minor) and Kid Shazaam (Horatio Sanz) laud newcomer Eminem. Recurring Characters: Leon Phelps, Grand Master Rap, Kid Shazaam. Transcript

Airport Blind Date

Summary: Ray Murphy (Molly Shannon) makes her blind date, Rick Jennings (Will Ferrell), uncomfortable during their first face-to-face meeting. Transcript

Dateline Pre-Tapes

Summary: While pre-taping a promo for a story on trampolines, Stone Phillips (Rob Lowe) attempts to perfect his delivery. Recurring Characters: Stone Phillips. Transcript

Eminem performs "The Real Slim Shady"

Chris Kattan Profile

Summary: Olympic-style coverage previews Chris Kattan getting ready for his next sketch. Note: Because the show had run short on time, the sketch Chris Kattan is seen preparing for was unable to air on the live show.

Dream Team 2000

Summary: Stock footage displays the arrogance of USA athletes at the Summer Olympics. Transcript

Goodnights

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Mango

Summary: Rob Lowe studies Mango's movements so he can play him in what turns out to be a porno film. Recurring Characters: Mango.