Lonely Christmas

This pre-recorded sketch parodies heartwarming holiday commercials. What begins as an emotional advertisement about a lonely elderly woman (Kate McKinnon) receiving a kind dinner invitation from a young neighbor (Billie Eilish) gradually reveals sinister undertones. As the commercial unfolds, it becomes clear that the invitation has a dark, murderous twist rather than the wholesome holiday spirit initially presented. The sketch masterfully escalates from touching to disturbing, showcasing SNL's signature dark comedy style. The ironic use of The Smiths' melancholic song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" perfectly sells the parody of manipulative holiday advertising.

This sketch was inspired by British department store John Lewis's famous Christmas adverts, particularly their "Man on the Moon" commercial. The original broadcast used The Smiths' song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" (the same cover used in a John Lewis advert), though this was later replaced with "Christmas Time" by Danny Cope & Elizabeth Reynolds in some versions. The sketch marked Kate McKinnon's first appearance in Season 47 after being absent for the first seven episodes due to filming Peacock's limited series "Joe vs. Carole". Filmed as a pre-recorded segment (pretape). The sketch received 4.5+ million views on YouTube and 137,000+ likes. Features SNL's signature dark humor style, subverting typical heartwarming holiday commercial tropes. Writers Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell are known for their dark comedy collaborations on SNL.