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SNL Returns: Final Four, Bondi Firing, Jack Black Hosts

4/5/2026

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SNL's April 5, 2026 cold open focused on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four and Pam Bondi's firing as Attorney General.
Ashley Padilla portrays Bondi, Attorney General.
Kenan Thompson's portrayal of Charles Barkley adds references to the war in Iran and the Artemis II mission.
The episode marked SNL's return after a three-week hiatus, with Jack Black hosting for the fifth time and Jack White as musical guest.

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Story summary

SNL's April 5, 2026 cold open focused on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four and Pam Bondi's firing as Attorney General.
Ashley Padilla portrays Bondi, Attorney General.
Kenan Thompson's portrayal of Charles Barkley adds references to the war in Iran and the Artemis II mission.
The episode marked SNL's return after a three-week hiatus, with Jack Black hosting for the fifth time and Jack White as musical guest.