Justin Timberlake puts on a suit and tie and returns to Saturday night live.
The star is ready to make her SNL will return on January 27, marking his fifth time as a solo musical guest. Dakota Johnson will join Timberlake and return to the show as host for the second time.
The ten-time Grammy winner is no stranger to Saturday night live scenery. He joined SNLat the coveted Five-Timers Club in March 2013, two of which he pulled double duty as host and musical guest.
The “Say Something” singer has been teasing fans via social media for the past week about a possible new album era, cleaning up his Instagram before posting a series of photos from what looks like a music video set. . “EITIW,” he captioned the post, and fans theorized that the single will be called “Everything I Thought It Was.” Redditors even tracked down a trademark application filed by a mysterious LLC early last year for that phrase, as well as for “Everything I Thought It Was…a Sonic Movie.”
To celebrate Timberlake's return to Saturday night live In addition to another year of new music from the star, we've compiled a list of his best SNL sketches over the years, including everything from a song about giving away genitals and a short in which she improves her singing skills for vegan delights to another in which she transforms into a “classic” lady. See below.
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The Barry Gibb Talk Show
Jimmy Fallon and Justin play two-thirds of the legendary pop trio Bee Gees. In their stylish '70s attire, Fallon (as host Barry Gibb) and Timberlake (as quiet brother Robin) have a “no-nonsense” chat with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (played by Kristen Wiig ). After a joke from O'Connor that includes a “Stayin' Alive” joke, Barry angrily gets up from his chair. “I'm Barry Efffing Gibb,” he shouts. “I'll murder you on national television.” Robin mainly chimes in to harmonize during his rants.” “I'll ruin you,” they sing.
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“3-Way (The Golden Rule)” with Lady Gaga
Lonely Island's Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake run into a problem after realizing they both have a date scheduled with the same sexy woman (played by Lady Gaga) at the same time. After she confesses that she likes both of them and that she's ready to sleep with both guys at the same time, they each have a new decision to make: Is this a gay situation? The answer? “It's not gay, if it's in a threesome,” they sing.
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“It's a date”
On the game show hosted by Bill Hader, Timberlake and former cast member Andy Samberg do their '90s R&B duet while competing against Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd (as the Festrunk brothers, two wild and crazy guys!) . Timberlake promises they will. Being “freaking out in the back of a PT Cruiser.” Sexy.
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Maine Justice
As an officer in a strangely New Orleans-influenced courtroom in the northeastern state of Maine, an orange-wigged Timberlake (country accent and all) backs up a wild judge and threatens the defendant with reptilian exile. “Shut your mouth, boy,” Timberlake orders as he clenches his arms like an alligator.
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Veganville
Reprising his role as a restaurant mascot, a Timberlake dressed as tofu represents Veganville. He remixes “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice with “Brown Rice Baby,” “We Found Love” by Rihanna with “We Found Love in a Meatless Place,” and “Harlem Shake” by Bauer with “Vegan Shake.”
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target lady
Justin transforms into Peg, an old friend of Kristen Wiig's Midwestern loudmouth Target Lady. Wearing a gray wig and a pink suit, Peg talks about her quirky adventures and caps off stories like pushing a washing machine and twisting her neck with “Classic Peg!”
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Immigrant story
On a rocky ship approaching Ellis Island, Justin's Irish ancestor, Cornelius Timberlake, predicts what his talented descendant will one day accomplish. “In fact, I dream of the day when my great-great-grandson brings sexy back,” he says. “It will be gone and he will bring it back.”
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“Mother's Lover”
Fresh from prison for a skit that appears later on this list, The Lonely Island's Timberlake and Andy Samberg try to figure out what to give their single mothers (played by Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson) for Mother's Day. While eating sandwiches, it occurs to them: “We should fuck each other's mothers.” “I'll be the syrup, she can be my waffle,” Justin sings. Disgusting, right? It's also very fun.
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“Single Ladies” video session with Beyoncé
“Don't worry about the other dancers, B-Town,” Paul Rudd assures a nervous Beyoncé, who doesn't know who she's about to perform with. “All these guys are professionals.” “These guys,” she asks, confused. Wearing the obligatory black leotards and high heels, Justin and two others joined Beyonce for a hilariously clumsy performance of Bey's most praised video. “I'm not sorry about this,” Beyonce says in disgust after Justin backs away and punches her. However, those watching from home were.
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“Dick in a box”
Comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with Justin Timberlake here: Sporting masked beards and '90s R&B-era suits, Andy Samberg and Justin offered their suggestion on what men should give their loved ones this season. Christmas: penises in a box. The hilarious SNL short not only made the audience laugh with teary eyes, but it also earned the team an Emmy Award.
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The Barry Gibb Talk Show
Jimmy Fallon and Justin play two-thirds of the legendary pop trio Bee Gees. In their stylish '70s attire, Fallon (as host Barry Gibb) and Timberlake (as quiet brother Robin) have a “no-nonsense” chat with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (played by Kristen Wiig ). After a joke from O'Connor that includes a “Stayin' Alive” joke, Barry angrily gets up from his chair. “I'm Barry Efffing Gibb,” he shouts. “I'll murder you on national television.” Robin mainly chimes in to harmonize during his rants.” “I'll ruin you,” they sing.
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“Dick in a box”
Comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with Justin Timberlake here: Sporting masked beards and '90s R&B-era suits, Andy Samberg and Justin offered their suggestion on what men should give their loved ones this season. Christmas: penises in a box. The hilarious SNL short not only made the audience laugh with teary eyes, but it also earned the team an Emmy Award.
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“Single Ladies” video session with Beyoncé
“Don't worry about the other dancers, B-Town,” Paul Rudd assures a nervous Beyoncé, who doesn't know who she's about to perform with. “All these guys are professionals.” “These guys,” she asks, confused. Wearing the obligatory black leotards and high heels, Justin and two others joined Beyonce for a hilariously clumsy performance of Bey's most praised video. “I'm not sorry about this,” Beyonce says in disgust after Justin backs away and punches her. However, those watching from home were.
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“Mother's Lover”
Fresh from prison for a skit that appears later on this list, The Lonely Island's Timberlake and Andy Samberg try to figure out what to give their single mothers (played by Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson) for Mother's Day. While eating sandwiches, it occurs to them: “We should fuck each other's mothers.” “I'll be the syrup, she can be my waffle,” Justin sings. Disgusting, right? It's also very fun.
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Immigrant story
On a rocky ship approaching Ellis Island, Justin's Irish ancestor, Cornelius Timberlake, predicts what his talented descendant will one day accomplish. “In fact, I dream of the day when my great-great-grandson brings sexy back,” he says. “It will be gone and he will bring it back.”
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target lady
Justin transforms into Peg, an old friend of Kristen Wiig's Midwestern loudmouth Target Lady. Wearing a gray wig and a pink suit, Peg talks about her quirky adventures and caps off stories like pushing a washing machine and twisting her neck with “Classic Peg!”
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Veganville
Reprising his role as a restaurant mascot, a Timberlake dressed as tofu represents Veganville. He remixes “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice with “Brown Rice Baby,” “We Found Love” by Rihanna with “We Found Love in a Meatless Place,” and “Harlem Shake” by Bauer with “Vegan Shake.”
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Maine Justice
As an officer in a strangely New Orleans-influenced courtroom in the northeastern state of Maine, an orange-wigged Timberlake (country accent and all) backs up a wild judge and threatens the defendant with reptilian exile. “Shut your mouth, boy,” Timberlake orders as he clenches his arms like an alligator.
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“It's a date”
On the game show hosted by Bill Hader, Timberlake and former cast member Andy Samberg do their '90s R&B duet while competing against Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd (as the Festrunk brothers, two wild and crazy guys!) . Timberlake promises they will. Being “freaking out in the back of a PT Cruiser.” Sexy.
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“3-Way (The Golden Rule)” with Lady Gaga
Lonely Island's Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake run into a problem after realizing they both have a date scheduled with the same sexy woman (played by Lady Gaga) at the same time. After she confesses that she likes both of them and that she's ready to sleep with both guys at the same time, they each have a new decision to make: Is this a gay situation? The answer? “It's not gay, if it's in a threesome,” they sing.
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