[s48e5] Amy Schumer/steve Lacy Review

The episode featuring host Amy Schumer and musical guest Steve Lacy (Season 48, Episode 5) originally aired on November 5, 2022 . This marked Schumer’s third time hosting the show. Key Highlights & Sketches

: A timely sketch lampooning Elon Musk's then-recent takeover of Twitter. [S48E5] Amy Schumer/Steve Lacy

: A spot-on parody of the Netflix thriller The Watcher , featuring Schumer as a mother with embarrassing secrets revealed through mysterious letters. The episode featuring host Amy Schumer and musical

### Musical guest Steve Lacy made his SNL debut, performing two tracks from his album Gemini Rights : "Bad Habit" : This was his chart-topping viral hit. "Helmet" : Critics described this performance as having a "soft rock Stevie Wonder" vibe.### Episode Reception Reviews were mixed. Some critics praised Schumer's hosting and personal monologue. Others felt certain sketches, such as "The Soup" and "Big Penis Therapy," were not as successful. The episode also featured newer cast members like Molly Kearney (as Guy Fieri in the cold open) and Sarah Sherman . Amy Schumer hosts SNL with musical guest Steve Lacy : A spot-on parody of the Netflix thriller