Final Encounter Cold Open - SNL

After experiencing their third alien abduction, three people (Natasha Lyonne, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong) are questioned again by two agents (Aidy Bryant, Mikey Day) at the Pentagon.

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[rocko.ambition]

Got so emotional, Kate sent off one of her most iconic characters as she exits her final show. SNL will never be the same without her. Can't wait to see what she'll do next

[marcellocarbone]

You can see it as soon as she turns around, it hits her that it's the final show in her long and well deserved run. Truly beautiful send-off

[ChucksPullingVideos]

Great sendoff for an absolute legend. One of the best to ever grace the SNL stage. All the best on her future endeavors. 🏁

[TheBlarggle]

"Well Earth, I love ya, thanks for letting me stay a while."

Those words hit me harder than I expected.

[jaditeladymary]

Kate had me crying laughing on this one..."Why clean the house if no one's coming over?" LOL! I am so going to miss her.

[Pfin]

Crying. This skit is classic. Kate will be so missed and I hope she knows how loved she is. Her timing, delivery, commitment to her characters has brought such a richness to SNL. I miss her already!

[tyresehall]

Congrats to Kate McKinnon for her 11 seasons on the show, she played her 22 characters and 110 impressions. So long Kate, you're walking into the next chapter of your life.

[coast_to_coast_photos]

The end of Kate McKinnon’s run on the show hits hard, despite knowing she would eventually leave SNL someday. She is probably my all time favorite cast member and it won’t be the same without her. I wish her the best in wherever she’s headed next.

[vandal]

Didn't realize she was leaving. I've always dreaded this day, Kate is a legend and one of my favorites ever. Can't wait to see what she's got for us next

[CactusHaze]

The pure emotion at the end... you can truly tell she put her heart and soul into SNL and that's why she will be one of the greatest to ever be apart of it. Thank you so much.

[johnzimmer]

She deserves to be remembered among the very best of SNL cast members!! She was versatile and extremely funny! I can't wait to see her next projects.

[Renee]

This is the best send off they could’ve done. The comedic history of this skit, and Kate’s irreplaceable addition to the show. Going to miss the laughs, she always knew how to bring them!!

[nicomoreno]

I didn' even know she was leaving... Not gonna lie, my heart sunk to my stomach when I saw her tearing up. She's a great actress with a fantastic sense of humor and I just know that whatever she does will be amazing. It's sad to see her go, but she's going to do more great things.

[mrrobot]

Had no idea this was going to be it for her. She’s a legend. She was one of the few cast bright spots these past few years and I’m going to really miss her. Thanks for the laughs Kate!

[emorymcdowell]

I feel like the line “I always felt like an alien on this planet anyway” is a reference to the challenges of being a zany, queer comic genius misunderstood by society until you get your big break (becoming the funniest SNL cast member in lord knows how long). Thank you, Kate McKinnon, for gracing us with your unearthly talent.

[sundropcenter]

God bless Kate for giving us so many laughs for 10 years. Here’s hoping her wackiness prospers 🥲

[steffnic]

She’s got me crying there. This has been such a great cast for so long.

[noahbartlett]

God I’m gonna miss Kate so much, she was the absolute bomb. So talented and funny, and I’m so glad they’re doing this iconic skit series as a send off!

[stormieleia]

You can see the tears in her eyes she was an amazing edition to snl and is iconic and will always be one of my favorite snl ladies

[drphot]

Of course, Kate would leave us with one of the strangest, most disturbing, and weirdly hilarious images ever shared on TV lol... Aidy, Cess, Mikey, and Natasha are total pros for not breakin during this sketch!