The 10 Best Moments From The ‘SNL’ 40th Anniversary Special

Between the slew of nostalgic sketches, heartwarming tributes, homages to beloved characters and surprise celebrity guests, it’s safe to say “Saturday Night Live” outdid itself with it’s 40th anniversary special.

The three-and-a-half-hour broadcast delivered tribute after tribute to the legendary sketch comedy show, and while we’re still reeling from the sheer volume of memorable moments, we’ve done our best to round up our ten favorite segments from the production.

1. Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake opened the show with a catchphrase rap.

10. The show ended with a standing ovation for the man behind it all, Lorne Michaels.

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