The pairing achieved a rating equal to the one scored by Jonah Hill and musical guest Maggie Rogers on 3 November.
Steve Carell’s hosting gig helped Saturday Night Live bounce back from a season low over the weekend, achieving its second highest ratings of the current series.
The series premiere featuring Adam Driver as host and Kanye West as musical guest remains the record holder of the ongoing series, with a 4.8 rating.
He also starred as Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in a hilarious skit inspired by the retailer’s upcoming arrival in Queens, New York, and Arlington, Virginia.