To open the show, SNL alum Jimmy Fallon and one of the great hosts in the show’s history, Justin Timberlake opened the show with an incredible cold open that incorporated dozens of the show’s legendary catchphrases and characters before ending with a musical number introducing the show.
It’s not the funniest cold open of all time, but for fans of the show, it was a perfect way to start the night.
In February of 2015, on a Sunday night, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 40th anniversary with a star-studded event that brought back almost every single living current and former cast member.