The benefit of a stand-up comedian hosting Saturday Night Live is that they, thankfully, know who they are; the drawback is that they may be less adept at sketch performance. First-time host Nikki Glaser was no exception, but, in my opinion, it wasn’t a problem last night. Glaser is a longtime stand-up with a couple of specials and a consistent smattering of TV work — including her short-lived show, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser , and The Roast of Tom Brady — who has built a reputation as a sharp joke writer and committed performer. Her bubbly, non-threatening stage persona, paired with her cutting jokes and roasts, feels distinct in her body of work. With that, I expected a tight monologue, but wasn’t sure how she’d do in ensemble sketches.

But she did well! And this episode was g

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