SNL’s season 50 unaired moments: cast breaks, live mishaps & blooper gold from your favorite comedians.

Behind the Curtain

Saturday Night Live just dropped a juicy three-minute blooper reel from season 50, and it’s everything fans could hope for.

The compilation features unaired blunders, cast members breaking character, and live TV mishaps that never made it to our screens.

From John Mulaney to Charli XCX, the video showcases hosts alongside beloved cast members in their most vulnerable, unscripted moments.

That Awkward “Update” Moment

The reel kicks off with Ego Nwodim’s epic “Weekend Update” fail that had censors scrambling.

During what should’ve been a simple call-and-response bit, she asked the audience “These men ain’t what?” only for them to shout an expletive back.

The network quickly cut the audio, narrowly avoiding an FCC nightmare while creating one of the season’s most memorable unplanned moments.

Puppet Love Gone Wrong

Sarah Sherman couldn’t keep it together while filming the “Beppo” segment with John Mulaney.

Tasked with kissing an astronaut puppet, Sherman dissolved into fits of laughter, proving even seasoned comedians break.

The genuine moment of comedy chaos shows the human side of SNL that viewers rarely get to witness behind the polished final product.

Office Antics Derailed

Shane Gillis had his own blooper moment during the “CouplaBeers” sketch with Marcello Hernandez.

After mistakenly referencing a “green room” instead of “break room,” Gillis attempted to pants Hernandez but completely botched it.

The failed prank sent both performers plus Sherman into uncontrollable laughter, derailing the entire segment in the best possible way.

Dylan Impressions and Giggles

James Austin Johnson’s Bob Dylan impression had Mulaney absolutely losing it during promo filming.

Johnson later shared on X that this was his “number one season 50 highlight” as a Dylan superfan.

The behind-the-scenes magic apparently lasted hours, with three SNL writers “giggling on the floor” while repeatedly assuring the production team it was worth the time.

Mascara Mayhem

Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim struggled hilariously through the “Mascara Commercial” segment from Lady Gaga’s episode.

With makeup smeared across their faces, both comedians fought to deliver their lines between bursts of laughter.

The messy, genuine moment captured the chaotic energy that makes live comedy so thrilling.

Bowen’s Blunders

Bowen Yang had several standout gaffes, including mangling Andy Samberg’s name as “Slamblerg.”

He also fumbled through a TikTok parody with Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris and accidentally knocked over a microphone during a live sketch.

Yang’s unintentional stabbing of Ashley Padilla’s leg during another segment sent both into fits of unplanned laughter.

Pop Star Giggles

Even musical guest Charli XCX couldn’t maintain her composure when calling Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall a “dead-eyed ginger.”

The Please Don’t Destroy trio had their own breakdown when Martin Herlihy’s enthusiastic “Boom!” sent his colleagues into hysterics.

These genuine moments of joy remind us that even professionals can’t always keep a straight face.

Blood-Soaked Birthday

The blooper reel concludes with Sherman and Devon Walker getting drenched in fake blood while filming “Pip.”

A crew member can be heard shouting “Happy birthday, Sarah!” as both comedians erupt in laughter.

What better way to celebrate than covered in fake gore with your equally drenched colleague?