What Does It Say About a Miles Teller Hosted 'SNL' That Shane Gillis Is a Highlight?

By Dustin Rowles | TV | November 2, 2025

Cold Open

The episode opens with a New York City mayoral debate featuring Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani, and Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa. It stands out as the funniest cold open of the season and possibly the best performance Shane Gillis has delivered on SNL. The sketch is excellent, although James Austin Johnson's Trump appearance was somewhat forced, despite a memorable line:

“I have good brain. I took a cognitive test and I did so well that they immediately gave me an MRI.”

Hopefully, Mamdani’s hopeful victory signals more screen time for Youssef.

Score: 7 out of 10

Miles Teller Monologue

Teller delivers a decent monologue with good energy. After losing his home in the Palisades fire, he appears more grounded. Notably, he did not mention his upcoming movie, Eternity, releasing later this month.

Score: 5 out of 10

What Did I Do Last Night?

This sketch features another game show where hungover contestants recall the previous night’s events. The concept remains bland, lacking the unexpected twists the writers have yet to successfully implement this season.

Score: 5 out of 10

Property Brothers Sketch

Miles Teller portrays both Property Brothers assisting the White House with renovations. The sketch strikes a somber tone, ending up more depressing than humorous.

Score: 6 out of 10

Hockey PSA

Surprisingly, the hockey public service announcement sketch is funnier than one might expect.

“I have good brain. I took a cognitive test and I did so well that they immediately gave me an MRI.”

Author's Summary: Miles Teller’s SNL hosting offers solid moments, but Shane Gillis’s sharp performance and a standout cold open steal the spotlight in an episode marked by uneven sketches.

Pajiba — 2025-11-03