Justin Timberlake episodes have a reputation of being great and this episode, which was also the season finale, did not disappoint.
Highlights:
JT's opening monologue was great. Obviously the writer's write the opening monologues for the hosts each week, but with the singing incorporated one wonders if Justin was sitting in the writer's room with them or if he wrote the melody and lyrics of his monologue himself. Normally opening monologues with music fall flat, but not only was Justin's singing fantastic as always, it was funny and entertaining.
Liquorville sketch was very well done. Following in the footsteps of "Omelette-ville" and others like it, Justin did not disappoint with his singing, dancing and plain old having fun in this sketch. Lady Gaga is creepy as hell, but thankfully didn't ruin the sketch and actually added a little bit of humor to it.
Digital short - "3 way" Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake team up once again and with the help of Lady Gaga created a song I assume is called "3 way" or at least that's what I'm referring to the short as since it features a song that points out the fact that if Andy and Justin have a 3-way with Lady Gaga it's not gay. The song was catchy and very well done as one would suspect.
What's That Name? sketch was very good. Obviously this sketch has been done before but it was funny doing it with a celebrity's playing themselves. I also didn't mind Lady Gaga's inclusion in this sketch and making her the opposite of Justin made for some humor.
Maryville Sketch was smile worthy but not as good as the Jim Carey version unfortunately.
Barry Gibb talk show sketch was great and I'm glad that Jimmy Fallon came on to make this sketch possible because I think it's great how he changes his voice from high to low. Jimmy and Justin have great chemistry. And Jimmy didn't break character! Wonders never cease!
Really great end to really good season of SNL! I look forward to Season 37!
