We've rounded up his best Saturday night live sketches during his career.
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Justin Timberlake puts on his suit and tie and returns Saturday night live.
The star is ready to make his own SNL returns on January 27, marking his fifth musical guest appearance as a solo artist. Dakota Johnson will join Timberlake, returning to the show as host for the second time.
The 10-time Grammy winner is no stranger Saturday night live stage. He joined SNLThe coveted Five-Timers Club in March 2013, twice of which he did double duty as both host and musical guest.
The “Say Something” singer teased fans via social media last week of a possible new album era, wiping his Instagram before posting a series of photos from a music video set. “EITIW,” she captioned the post, with fans speculating that the single will be called “Everything I Thought It Was.” Redditors even spotted a trademark application filed by a mysterious LLC early last year for that phrase, as well as “Everything I Thought It Was…A Sonic Film.”
To celebrate Timberlake's return to Saturday night live as well as another year of new music from the star, we've put together a list of his best SNL skits over the years, including everything from a song about the gift of genitalia and a short one in which he pimps his singing skills for vegan delights to another that finds him transforming into a “classic” lady. See below.
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Barry Gibb's Talk Show
Jimmy Fallon and Justin make up two thirds of the legendary pop trio the Bee Gees. Dressed in 70s chic, Fallon (as host Barry Gibb) and Timberlake (as quiet brother Robin) chat “no-nonsense” with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (played by Kristen Wiig). After a smart crack from O'Connor that includes a “Stayin' Alive” punchline, Barry angrily kicks out of his chair. “I'm Barry Effing Gibb,” he shouts. “I'll kill you on national television.” Robin mainly taps to harmonize during his rants.” “I will destroy you,” they cry.
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“3-Way (The Golden Rule)” featuring Lady Gaga
The Lonely Island's Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake run into a problem after they realize they're both scheduled to date the same hot woman (played by Lady Gaga) at the same time. After confessing that she likes them both and is ready to sleep with both guys at the same time, each has a new decision to make: Is it a gay situation? The answer? “It ain't gay if it's on a tripod,” they sing.
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“It's a date”
In the Bill Hader-hosted game, Timberlake and former cast member Andy Samberg do a '90s R&B duo while competing against Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd (as the Festrunk Brothers, two wild and crazy guys!) Timberlake promises they will. “going crazy in the back of a PT Cruiser.” Lustful.
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Maine Justice
Playing an officer in a strange New Orleans-influenced courthouse located in northeastern Maine, an orange-hued Timberlake — country accent and all — backs up a ferocious judge and threatens the defendant with reptilian exile. “Shut up, boy,” Timberlake orders while wringing his hands in a gator-like manner.
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Veganville
Reprising his role as the restaurant's mascot, a tofu-suited Timberlake represents Veganville. It mixes Vanilla Ice's “Ice Ice Baby” into “Brown Rice Baby,” Rihanna's “We Found Love” into “We Found Love in a Meatless Place,” and Bauer's “Harlem Shake” into “Vegan Shake.”
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Miss target
Justin transforms into Peg, an old friend of Kristen Wiig's Midwestern Loudmouth Target Lady. In a gray wig and pink outfit, Peg talks about her wild adventures and covers stories like this one about pushing a washing machine and straining her neck with “Classic Peg!”
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An immigrant's tale
On a rocky ship approaching Ellis Island, Justin's Irish ancestor, Cornelius Timberlake, predicts what his talented offspring will one day accomplish. “I really dream of a day when my great-grandson brings back the sexy,” she says. “He will go, and he will bring it back.”
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“Motherlover”
Fresh out of jail for a sketch that appears later on this list, Timberlake and The Lonely Island's Andy Samberg try to figure out what to get their single moms (played by Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson) on Mother's Day . Over sandwiches, he snaps at them: “We're going to have to fuck each other's moms.” “I'mma be the syrup, this might be my waffle,” sings Justin. Ugly, right? It's also very funny.
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“Single Ladies” video shot with Beyonce
“Don't worry about the other dancers, B-Town,” Paul Rudd assures a nervous Beyonce, who doesn't know who she's going to perform with. “All these guys are professionals.” “Those guys,” she asks, confused. Wearing the obligatory black thongs and high heels, Justin and two others joined Beyoncé for a hilariously awkward rendition of Bey's most lauded video. “I'm not feeling this,” says a disgusted Beyoncé after Justin backs it up and captures her. Those watching at home, though.
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“Dick in a Box”
Comedy troupe The Lonely Island teamed up with Justin Timberlake here: rocking beards and '90s R&B suits, Andy Samberg and Justin offered their take on what men should get their significant other during of the festive season – box of cookies. The hilarious SNL short not only brought teary-eyed laughter to audiences, but earned the crew an Emmy Award.
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