The Ides of March (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

Jeff “jmunney” Malone watches every new episode of Saturday Night Live and then reviews all the sketches and segments according to a “wacky” theme.

Good morning*, my dear SNL Review Reading Audience. It’s time for me to discuss the 15th episode of the 51st season of Saturday Night Live, aka the second time in history that Harry Styles has turned in double duty as both host and musical guest. (And you know I’m in the right mood for this, having gone for a 45-minute run on Sunday morning.) Has anyone else ever pulled double duty like this multiple times before? Yes, I’m sure of it. Who exactly, you may ask? Well, Britney Spears comes to mind, for one.

Anyway, now that I’ve provided that windup of context, I shall inform you that my Reviewing Gimmick for this episode will take inspiration from the recent anniversary of my arrival into the world, as I declare “Happy Birthday” to the most birthday-riffic element of each sketch and segment.

Fueling Up: Happy Birthday to all of the Butterfly Effects!

Harry Styles’ Monologue: Happy Birthday to a steady supply of fruit!

New Jersey v. Donovan: Happy Birthday to echoes of Suel Forrester!

MAHAspital: Happy Birthday to Parody Law!

Sparkle of the Sea: Happy Birthday to the everlasting appeal of Eurodance!

Best Buy: Happy Birthday to dongles!

Harry Styles, “Dance No More”: Happy Birthday to the joyousness of red and blue flashing lights!

Weekend Update: The Jokes: Happy Birthday to Jeff Foxworthy-style punchlines!
Weekend Update: Tucker Carlson: Happy Birthday to scarily accurate impressions!
Weekend Update: Red Heart and Aerial Tramway: Happy Birthday to alternative forms of communication!

White Castle Drive-Thru: Happy Birthday to always looking on the bright side of life!

Harry Styles, “Coming Up Roses”: Happy Birthday to taking a load off.

She’s a Dancer: Happy Birthday to dinner!

Harry for Him: Happy Birthday to anyone in the audience who was celebrating!

And there we go for the most Styles-ish episode (thus far) of 2026. We’ll re-convene on April 4 as we reach The Singularity with the guest lineup of Jack Black and Jack White.

*-Even if it’s not morning at the time you’re reading this, the sentiment still applies.