The veteran cast member is the perfect host to get the season back on track with an episode full of throwback sketches and fun cameos.

Now, it truly has been 50 years since the show’s debut, and that was celebrated with a few more surprises, including cameos by Charli XCX and Seth Meyers.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey reunited in the latest "SNL" cold open to spoof Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

In short, SNL season 51 episode 2 gave Role Model a breakout TV moment and reminded viewers that, on Saturday Night Live, a single live stunt can turn into a defining cultural clip.

Amy Poehler hasn't hosted Saturday Night Live that many times since leaving the show in 2008, and she seemed to make up for lost time with this week's fast-paced episode.