Eddie Murphy Shines in 'Black Jeopardy' Sketch at SNL's 50th Anniversary
Eddie Murphy stole the show during the “Black Jeopardy” sketch at Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary special on February 16, 2025, with a spot-on impersonation of Tracy Morgan—while standing right next to the real Tracy Morgan. The sketch, hosted by Kenan Thompson as Darnell Hayes, also featured Leslie Jones as a contestant and a surprise appearance by Tom Hanks reprising his 2016 role as Doug, a MAGA hat-wearing contestant.
Murphy, dressed in a flashy red satin jacket and an oversized gold medallion, delivered one of the night’s biggest laughs with his exaggerated Morgan impression. When Thompson quipped, “Don’t you already have a lot of money?” Murphy-as-Morgan shot back, “You gotta have a lot of money if you live like I live. I eat four-cheese lasagna. If it only got three cheeses, I ain’t eating it!” The comedic timing and absurdity of the moment nearly broke Thompson and left the audience in stitches.
The sketch also included a meta-joke about SNL itself, as the contestants hilariously failed to identify the show despite being on its anniversary special. Murphy’s Morgan guessed “Showtime at the Apollo” and even did a Steve Harvey impression, while Jones suggested “Soul Train.” Chris Rock made a cameo to provide a clue about Dana Carvey’s Church Lady character, and Hanks returned as Doug, delivering a line about how more people going to church could solve today’s problems.
The SNL50 special brought together past and present cast members, celebrating the show’s legacy with iconic sketches and star-studded appearances. Murphy’s return to SNL was particularly poignant, as his early-1980s tenure helped revive the show during a challenging period. His performance in the “Black Jeopardy” sketch was a reminder of his enduring comedic genius and his indelible impact on SNL history.
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