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

December 11th, 2010 Paul Rudd Paul McCartney None None None

A Message from the President of the United States

Summary: After being held hostage by the Republican Party, President Barack Obama (Fred Armisen) willingly authorizes tax cuts for the rich. Recurring Characters: President Barack Obama. Transcript

Montage

Paul Rudd's Monologue

Summary: Paul Rudd mistakenly thought fans chanting "Paul! Paul!" outside the building were interested in him, until he realizes his musical guest is Paul McCartney. Transcript

Feline Culinary Creations

Summary: Succulent gourmet dishes are used as the inspiration for the wet square glop that ends up in finicky cats' dinner bowls. Note: This ad parody was cut from the dress rehearsals of the last two episodes. Transcript

Vogelchecks

Summary: The affectionate Vogelcheck Family (Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Paul Rudd) greet Romanian relatives (Nasim Pedrad, Paul Brittain) with wet, sloppy kisses over Christmas. Recurring Characters: Mr. Vogelcheck, Mrs. Vogelcheck, Dwayne Vogelcheck, Santa Claus.

What's That Name?

Summary: Game show contestants (Paul Rudd, Vanessa Bayer) recognize third-tier celebrities, but can't recall the little people like a building doorman (Kenan Thompson) and cleaning lady (Kristen Wiig) who are a part of their daily lives. Note: This sketch was cut from the dress rehearsal of last month's episode hosted by Scarlett Johansson. Transcript

An SNL Digital Short

Summary: Andy Samberg and Paul Rudd are "Stumblin'" through life, with a tiny harmonica interlude courtesy of Paul McCartney.

Julian Assange in Prison

Summary: From prison, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Bill Hader interrupts a MasterCard ad to threaten his return to do personal harm against favorite Internet web sites. Recurring Characters: Julian Assange. Transcript

Sexually Speaking

Summary: Aggressive producer Roger Brush (Fred Armisen) fills in when the regular female host is too ill to do the show. Recurring Characters: Roger Brush. Transcript

Paul McCartney performs "Jet"

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Weekend Update with Seth Meyers

Summary: Paul McCartney join Seth Meyers for a Weekend Update Audio Caption by Prince Charles and Camilla. Stefon (Bill Hader) lists more inappropriate New York hotspots for families on Christmas vacation. Recurring Characters: Stefon. Transcript

Holiday Jam

Summary: Math teacher (Paul Rudd) makes bad puns as the school principal (Jay Pharoah) gets overemotional about the school mascot.

Meryl Streep On Ice

Summary: Despite lack of experience, Meryl Streep (Abby Elliott) is a beloved genius when she straps on a pair of ice skates and performs at Madison Square Garden. Recurring Characters: Meryl Streep. Transcript

Paul McCartney performs "Band on the Run"

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Broadway Cares

Summary: Paul Rudd's efforts to perform a solo from "Cabaret" is interrupted by stagehand Jeff's (Jason Sudeikis) antics with the spotlight. Recurring Characters: Mike Underballs, Jeff. Transcript

Paul McCartney performs "A Day in the Life" / "Give Peace a Chance"

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Goodnights / Paul McCartney performs "Get Back"

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