Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Cold Open - SNL 40th Anniversary Special

Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon kick off the SNL 40th anniversary special with a musical medley featuring catchphrases from the show's 40-year history.

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[nyc]

This team always get the job done. The chemistry there is just incredible and unique

[icarsu]

That was an AMAZING opening! It set the tone for the whole show. I like how they mentioned a lot of cast members and characters from so many seasons/years!

[rosemdhar]

Watching random SNL skits and then coming back to this every now and then to smile at how many new references I get every single time... 🤩

[PhillyFrank]

So much talent and skill. Fallon and Timberlake are terrific together. An enviable friendship.

[iluvparamore]

they are my favorite duo... forreal can they host the oscars? or at least host snl together again? i just realized how much i missed jimberlake...

[tracesmith]

I can never get enough of these two...their PERFECT in everything, singing duh dancing, acting...just being themselves blows my mind how special they are.

[hateme]

How could someone dislike this!? This is pure gold!

[Madmax]

so good to know that they are really good friends, and seeing them work together is so much fun.

[possumorb]

"I live in a van, down by the river!" was my favorite part and it made me really happy <3

[valasafantastic]

This was so cute. They both clearly loved and were honored at what they were preforming! And they were a perfect choice for this special episode! It was full of love, humor, joy and overall positivity!

[tjreilly]

This whole bit was wayyyy better than the audience reacted for them. A great open and tribute

[SamChao]

This is one of the best.. Hiliarious skit *Jimmy Falon and Justin Timberlake.*

[yoursjuli]

Please God, let these two dorks host the Oscars. PRETTY PLEASE?! *_I'LL GIVE YOU MY BLOOD!!!_*

[El_Bueno]

I can always count on Fallon and Timberlake for top notch entertainment!

[msannthrope]

JT is so ridiculously talented. Those two together are such fun.

[jebusdaddarino]

That crowd fucking blows. They are both really good at performing and deserve people who actually express enjoyment to both their good performances.

[taylorperez]

Its one of the greatest skits because it some of all the greatest skits. MIND BLOWN!
MORE COW BELL!!!

[Zynyster]

Thank you NBC and Saturday Night Live for such Amazing 40 years of Entertainment!!! This cold open was Fantastic!!

[paintur]

Fallon is so cute...love his bromance with Justin. Cute couple.

[lraeb]

They are sooo talented! I remember when I was sooo excited when this came on. Love every bit of this