Saturday Night Live’s best Valentine’s Day sketches
By Matt Moore
From Stefon to The Ladies Man, Saturday Night Live has always had something special planned for Valentine’s Day.
Well, it’s Valentine’s Day. A day that can be very enjoyable for some and not so much for others. But whether you are looking to celebrate with someone special or looking to get through the day as quickly as possible, a few laughs can help. And there is no better place to turn than Saturday Night Live.
Saturday Night Live always has something ready for the holidays no matter how big or small the day. We’ve looked at clips celebrating Halloween, sketches all about Christmas, and even SNL’s take on New Year’s eve.
“Weekend Update” has been a popular place for writers and performers to get in their Valentine’s jokes. Adam Sandler and Jimmy Fallon have gone the musical route while popular characters like Bill Hader’s Stefon have also shown up at the desk.
So before you go out to that nice fancy dinner, pick up some pricey flowers, or even just hang out and treat yourself to chocolate and Netflix, check out these classic V-Day sketches from Saturday Night Live. They are sure to make you fall in love with SNL all over again.
The Ladies Man: Valentine’s Day Advice, Season 23 (1998)
Weekend Update: Valentine’s Day with the Guy Who Just Bought a Boat, Season 42 (2017)
Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts at CVS, Season 39 (2014)
Valentine’s Day Song, Season 44 (2019)
Weekend Update: Adam Sandler’s Valentine’s Day Song, Season 18 (1993)
Valentine’s Day: Kim Basinger’s Type with Chris Farley, Season 19 (1994)
Weekend Update: Stefon’s Valentine’s Day Tips, Season 36 (2011)
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There is a lot of examples of “dos” and “don’ts” in those sketches. But above all else, there are a lot of laughs and classic moments. If you need a last minute gift, sharing these Saturday Night Live sketches wouldn’t be the worst idea. Let us know if we missed any clips and which sketch was your favorite!