Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin Welcome Martin Short to SNL's Star-Studded Club

The season finale of "Saturday Night Live" opened with Tom Hanks, who quickly tried to impress the excited audience in Studio 8H. Wearing a leather jacket signifying his membership in the prestigious Five-Timers Club, he welcomed the newest member, Martin Short. The club, started by Hanks in 1990 as a clever way to skip writing a monologue, has become a coveted status symbol among SNL hosts. Paul Rudd, already a proud member, joined Hanks on stage. Rudd joked about the lengthy wait for Short, who was eager to join the group. “Wow, what a surprise I've known about all week! ” Short exclaimed, showing off the secret Five-Timers Club handshake with Rudd. He playfully responded to Rudd's question about what he prefers to be called, revealing his preference for “Mr. Martin Short. ” Tina Fey, a former head writer and Five-Timer Club member, congratulated Short. Current cast member Bowen Yang served a special cocktail named after Short, the "Marty-tini. " Alec Baldwin, who has hosted 17 times, appeared on stage next, joking about being typecast as a Republican. The celebrity appearances continued with Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Wiig. They shared laughter and secrets, including Wiig's surprising reveal about voting for Trump. The hosts shared their own secrets, with Hanks admitting he never had COVID-19, and Baldwin mentioning his numerous children. The sketch ended with Emma Stone and Melissa McCarthy appearing, with Stone wearing a Santa hat. They praised the exclusive club atmosphere and enjoyed the perks, like McCarthy helping herself to a beer. The episode concluded with Hanks presenting Short his Five-Timers jacket, and all members reciting the classic SNL line together.