SNL - 5/9/09 - Justin Timberlake

Some of the skit were retreads (Barry Gibb and the Plastic Surgery skit) from prior Timberlake hosting gigs, but if they work, why change it up too much? Of course, they came back with a sequel to "D--- in a Box", but the immigrant skit that immediately preceded it was not only a brilliant seque, but was also the most memorable thing of the show. I love Samberg's "There it is." Weekend Update was very strong with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen (once again) imitating Eliot Spitzer and NY Gov. David Paterson, respectively. This was followed by surprise guests from the new Star Trek movie. (But Leonard Nimoy's choice to give the "Spock" sign over the closing credits was a curious one.) Click below for the rest and some videos.Kristen Wiig saved the "pirates" skit and did her "Target" thing, whether you like it or not (I do). Overall a great episode, with lots of star power and energy. (In the interest of civility, I'll avoid discussion about the Timothy Geithner opening. OK, I can't. If the government makes laws that force banks to lend money to people that can't pay it back, you should blame the government, not the banks. Government is the problem, not the solution, folks.) B+