Couples Counselor - SNL

A couple's (Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Villaseñor) visit to a counselor (Punkie Johnson) takes a turn when an unexpected visitor (Ego Nwodim) interrupts the session.
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[@BettyBonkers]

"Honey, what's strapped? Are we strapped!?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@guysumpthin2974]

Melissa is the most talented person on the show, they were lucky to have her , but the producers constantly sand-bagged her ,,,

[@YUMLiberalTears]

You were apparently the only person to laugh at that.

[@veselgana]

So… what is strapped? 😅

[@henrythompson5224]

🔫😂😂😂😂

[@liluziintrovert]

“…use the voice” made me laugh harder than I expected

[@toonheaded1]

Yup got me laughing hard

[@henrytawnn8694]

Ditto for me as well.

[@pookiewookie7679]

did you soil your shorts?

[@DAyoMusicOfficial]

Because you don't understand comedy.

[@liluziintrovert]

@@DAyoMusicOfficial if you hate snl sm why do you watch all the skits… if every time all you’re gonna do is hate it simply don’t watch it

[@MightyGreenLantern17]

The fact that Jake Gyllenhaal tried to impersonate a black woman made this entire sketch worth it

[@pookiewookie7679]

He'll probably get canceled for that lol

[@MightyGreenLantern17]

@@pookiewookie7679 these days, I wouldn't rule it out

[@shahartley]

@@pookiewookie7679 He better not. There was nothing offensive about it & it was funny as hell.

[@andrewphipps5265]

@@pookiewookie7679 ur so soft 😭😭

[@aferouge]

Love the Jake🤩

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

This skit is hilarious because I actually know people like that therapist! Are top notch in their professional lives but do some questionable 💩 in their personal lives 😬

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

we need some examples giiiiiirl!

[@adamarens3520]

Yes yes, please elaborate!

[@Comrade_mommy]

My sister went through a bi phase with her bestie. Her besties oldest daughter had a therapist who stopped being her therapist when she beheaded herself by lying on the train tracks. My mom had a therapist who had a passion for DID cases and managed to convince my mom who was in a manic state that she had an alter who was a British nanny. I’ve found therapists are either: a:) crazy as fck. b:) so well adjusted and naive that talking to them about your life traumatizes them. c:) are just there for the paycheck. d:) are dumb as bricks and think highlights and a vegan diet would make you stop wanting to off yourself. e:) the one who develops inappropriate feelings. Or f:) the rare and mythical unicorn of therapists: well adjusted, empathetic, smart, well educated, a good person who wants to help you. I’ve only had the f type once as a teenager.

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Me, too. My cousin Rita

[@priyachoudhary9896]

@@Comrade_mommy that's sad, I hope everyone had access to the F type ( there are also extreme G type who don't give a shit and would gaslight you into think there's no issue with the patient)

[@kengeorgejones6855]

Very happy to see underused Punkie finally get a lead role. She did a great job. So did Ego, and underused Melissa. I have to give Jake a lot of credit for going back and forth between the main part and a supporting figure in the sketch without missing a beat.

[@mhm6]

I say she has a lot to work on. Tally-ho and away I go!

[@amorrissey9264]

Melissa still barely got any lines, it was just as much as she usually does :(

[@eerievibes6854]

Too bad it sucked

[@P__114]

They’re underused because they all suck. Punkie and Melissa particularly. They both read all of their lines and can’t act to save their lives.

[@punisher9oneone]

Whoever writes the skit, picks who is in it..

[@batgurrl]

Punkie as the counselor was most definitely in need of a counselor. This is my work wig. Jake reading the text was hilarious…guuuurrl

[@Son-of-Krypton]

It’s pronounced guuuuuuurrrl 😎

[@batgurrl]

@@Son-of-Krypton you are correct, I was half asleep. I’m tempted to modify it🙏😂😂

[@bettyschneider5268]

@@Son-of-Krypton Lol 😂 🕺🏿💃🏻🕺👯🚔🚓

[@rickdeckard1075]

yeah its like vocal blackface, hiiiiiiluuuuuurious

[@ubuntuposix]

"No.. this is my work wig!". Best line in the sketch.

[@IrvSauce]

We've been asking for more Punkie and more Melissa. It finally happened and it's absolute perfection.

[@poopnoodle9563]

Yes!!! I love punkie I was so excited seeing her tonight

[@kingbullyrock8739]

They suck

[@Galactic123]

Melissa barely did anything in this sketch though.

[@vperkv6554]

Put thecrack pipe down because you my friend are hallucinating. Maybe melissa needs more screen time. Atleast we know tht she is funny. Punkie isnt and never will be. She reminds me of Joe Rogans stand up. Its memorable, but not in a good way. Cringe fest

[@joshiahayash]

@@Galactic123 Because if they gave her any more lines than this, she would have forgotten them all. She is the worst cast member in a decade

[@bettyveronica9880]

"Don't do that voice." 😂😂😂

[@mememefinally]

And then: "Give me the voice"

[@toonheaded1]

@@mememefinally oh yeah very funny there haha 😂

[@howardbrown3346]

Giiiiirlllll! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeee1074]

Finally Melissa and Punkie get some screen time!

[@simplenough]

I have never seen them in a sketch together, let alone where they're the driving force. It's like a unicorn and a leprechaun.

[@doc8013]

@UC2shuIdPOWy8XC4iiNQ9ccQ I can't even describe how horrifically humiliating your comment is.

[@Mrturtlestomps]

Something tells me after this “comedy” sketch, they’ll have less in the future

[@kingbullyrock8739]

They suck

[@voteZDLR]

@@Mrturtlestomps Gotta admit this episode was a snooze fest. I don't even remember some of the sketches because they were so forgettable.

[@abdurrafi6555]

This sketch was so hilarious!!! "That'll be $675, no insurance, cash only."

[@waltonsimons12]

"OR ELSE."

[@cestwhat1317]

Better than any counselor...except for the "cash only" part.

[@ivyrose779]

I don’t know where you live but I need to move there! I’d be ecstatic if I could charge a quarter of that.

[@gjameson6503]

"The tilapia I get at home is so wet it makes the river jealous." I'm dying!

[@Maliceah]

I love this because every counselor I've ever met professionally was in dire need of counseling themselves. And in deep denial.

[@newsrapper]

Actually most of us are in therapy. There's a joke about psychologist. Most of us become psychologists to find out what's wrong with us

[@forestrot666]

Most try to give back cause they went through their own shit.

[@calisongbird]

@@newsrapper except it’s not a funny joke. My late mother was a therapist for over 30 years and she had *serious* mental health problems. I felt sorry for her clients.

[@danitho]

Well, on some level it is to be expected. A surgeon cannot give themselves open heart surgery. Doesn't mean they don't know how to do it. It's just that even though you know how, it's best to let someone else do it. You see that in most career fields. My career is in the arts. I write, design, and paint. It's very hard for me to proofread or critique my own work. A part of me is too close to it. I'm prone to overcritize some things and undercritize other things. Someone else just as skilled and talented as I am can give a well, rounded review. And I can do the same for them. That's not to say that some people aren't in the wrong field. There some mental health workers that just aren't suited for it for a variety of reasons. But I do think expecting them to be able to perfectly balance their lives and issues is a bit unrealistic and unfair.

[@newsrapper]

@@forestrot666 so you're mother means all of us 😬

[@befreud]

"Girl-", " Wait...Give me the voice" Had me dying 🤣 😂

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

The work wig is too relatable.

[@jays.5978]

“Gurrrllll…you think you the only one selling fish out in these streets. But I don’t need your stinky tuna when I get a beach full of fresh pink salmon every time it rains. Imma bring a gun to your office.”

[@CandyAndromeda]

So she is cheating with a white girl.

[@mememefinally]

Super soaker is kind of a gun.....

[@laalaa99stl]

This sketch needed way more fish metaphors for the cod canal. 😄 But great to see Punkie getting some more tilapia on the show!

[@martaanna9185]

It is sad that the couple never comment on that. Like "you need to open a fish shop" or "I am hungry".

[@Veronique487]

Ha🐟Ha🐠!!! I'm splitting my gills!🤣

[@breakingames7772]

Be more liberal

[@dashfatbastard]

Amen, Laalaa. Amen.

[@EyesShineBIack]

Im so glad for her. One of the best deleveries. She definitely needs more air time. Haven't laughed this hard in a while.

[@wolfywox]

I'm referring people to this video the next time I have to explain what code switching is. 😂

[@UrMomsSuperRichEx]

Swear to god

[@cestwhat1317]

😂🤣😂 OK, so could you just give me a hint.

[@mik7564]

Lololol

[@JosiahMonks]

That was significantly less traumatic than when I went through marriage counseling. And honestly more rational

[@nathant8660]

Well now you have to share more

[@l.w.paradis2108]

OMG I believe you. Scary.

[@leif1075]

Why do ppl get married then? It makes no sense to me and is so lonely..

[@JosiahMonks]

@@nathant8660 due to pending legal stuff, I'll have to stay mum on this for now 🤦‍♂️🤐

[@MightyGreenLantern17]

I'm sorry it's been so rough, but I hope it gets better

[@jonathanburton3866]

How does Jake Jylenhaal look the exact same age he did 20 years ago?

[@mastervz4806]

He’s part asian.

[@jonathanburton3866]

@@mastervz4806 waaaa? 😳

[@jonathanburton3866]

@@mastervz4806 I hope it's not the part that matters😒

[@Caponeson1]

Does he though?

[@soccermommyNPC]

@@jonathanburton3866 boo. Asian men are gorgeous, but aside from that no one physical aspect of a person is the main part of them that “matters.”

[@lulun3724]

“ Don’t do that voice” lol 😂 Priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melissacastillo7852]

Yay Punkie finally gets air time and she's finally the lead in a sketch!

[@sbg1911]

And it sucks...I gues that's why she gets sp little air time. This was just awful...

[@Treyworld]

No one believes you, attention seeker.

[@kab9706]

@@sbg1911 you're crazy, this was a good sketch

[@vincentwaterson3480]

Jakes black voice was hilarious lmao “GUUUURRRLLLLL” I’m so happy rn.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

“Gurrrlllll…” “Don’t do that voice….” "Ok do the voice" “Gurrrlllll…” 😂🤣

[@Bonbonbon739]

Dude Jake Gyllenhaal “guurrrllllll” 😂 so adorable

[@jays.5978]

“2-day old catfish.” Lol 😂

[@PHN-2024]

These “Seafood” Lesbian references are on Point.

[@peachrocker9716]

what do they mean ?

[@Katakagara]

But they aren’t !

[@R7Boogieboy]

Oh no, baby(!)...This is my work wig! 🤣😂🤣

[@mnchls]

Great to see more Punkie. She's excellent in the second season of Love Life. Definitely deserves more screentime in general!

[@mememefinally]

Guuuuurl, those fish metaphores were gross as hell 😆

[@AthenaIsabella]

Lmao 😂

[@ioanaschifirnet3814]

I did not think this would be as funny as this actually was! I mean the counselor's office is such an overplayed thing but my gosh this was amazing! Everyone was just perfect!!

[@splinter1psi99]

Pulled out the classic Super Soaker 200!!!!!! I still have that from 30 years ago.

[@soundpilatesandyoga8531]

Ooh yeah! Me too!!!!

[@splinter1psi99]

@@soundpilatesandyoga8531 mine is a little wobbley, and it leaks, but it still works and I will never get rid of it.

[@soundpilatesandyoga8531]

@@splinter1psi99 same!

[@miss.l.1563]

Gurrrlllll, I would have had him do 'the voice' 😂😂😂.

[@ogmickeydiamond]

Please keep this character!! I love when Punkie’s NOLA accent comes out ⚜️

[@Editorknowsbest]

That “Guuuuuuurrrrrllll” though 😂🤣😆😂🤣

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

The code switching is hilarious 😆

[@laurao3274]

Languages and linguistics are a hobby of mine. I enjoyed listening to the code switching in real time. It usually doesn't happen with that much back and forth.

[@johndow7689]

She's got a Master's Degree in counseling AND Gangsta Bitchery! Punkie's funniest work so far!

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Hey, therapists can have problems too.😉 I love that Dr. Wyatt said her partner didn’t know where she worked, then she straight up told her.😂 Also, that super soaker really will get everyone wet.😉😆

[@beverlytate2669]

Not the work wig!

[@AnnamPrasanth]

"Gurllllll........"_____ LMAO!

[@immortalasirpa8199]

"It's *manga,* sweetie. It's only the most important art form of the 20th century." He's not wrong 😉

[@crazyape515]

We're in the 21st century lol

[@chico_off_a_bean552]

Is MANGA really from this century? I thought it probably existed in the 80’s or 90’s or something

[@ilovesummer9750]

@@chico_off_a_bean552 I think they are talking about popularity

[@-love-life3267]

Great chemistry between all involved.

[@sydposting]

This has the same energy of Alec Baldwin's Child Counselor character from a few years ago but Punkie being her full self and bringing the lesbian representation just ELEVATES this to another level than the original. That, plus the Anime vs Manga semantics at the start being a wonderful lead-in to the use of innuendo and code-switching... 🧐What a fantastic skit, holy crap.

[@adamhansard4647]

Really great breakdown of the comedic elements in this sketch!

[@rebeccaartybeccawatkins6931]

That child counselor skit is one of my favorites! Nasim Pedrad was so good in it.

[@ashasaizuae5305]

IDC what anyone says, this was hilarious😭 felt like I was watching a Black sitcom

[@tylerhackner9731]

IKR I loved it lol. Black sitcom feel to me too

[@meepo262]

More like shitty ass mad tv instead of SNL…

[@labonitagatita3241]

😂😂 yes it’s so funny!!

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Dysfunction is universal, ignorant people.

[@coolboss999]

This was quite an unexpected skit. I was laughing my ass off when she went off on the phone. "Do- Don't do that voice... "

[@kat35lulu88]

I love Jake he's a doll.

[@dragoti1122]

Gyllenhaal, was hilarious in this segment…so were the other three!! 😂🙌

[@DailyUNFAIRNESS]

I love this skit…cuz “GUUUUUURRRRLLLL!!!”😭😭😭

[@mduersten]

"Oh no baby, this is my work wig!" 😂😂

[@heatherstarling1653]

Punkie is fantastic. Every skit she’s in I’m hooked on her performance. Underrated gem 💎

[@angelabender3117]

Jake is a wonderful talented actor.. Legend

[@seansartor]

That Dude is FUNNY! His "Gurrrl" Is on point 🤣🤣

[@renewehrheim3079]

I want to see more of this therapist!

[@macroplanet]

The image of Jake Gyllenhaal reading manga is insane

[@henrytawnn8694]

What about Samuel L Jackson saying he likes hentai? Because he did say that.

[@AmanCreatesArt]

“This is my work wig,” killed me! 😭💀

[@cancionesfavoritas11]

"Oh no! This is my work wig" I cracked up so much. This whole thing was amazing.

[@hamie63_m]

Damn I thought he was going break saying that "wet as hell line.". Dude is a master

[@toonheaded1]

Very funny sketch tbh. At the end 'please use the voice' it got me lol

[@bettyschneider5268]

There is three of us & we are all strapped! Lol 😂 ( carrying a weapon) 🕺🏿💃🏻🕺🏻SNL🌃🌉🗽🌉

[@DLTA5]

More Melissa!

[@CarolineBearoline]

The premise for this sketch is hilarious!!! Expertly delivered lines 🤣

[@tomitstube]

i'll say it again, snl writing over the top this week. jake is so good, and the cast is one of the best.

[@sbg1911]

Are you ok lmao?

[@tomitstube]

@@sbg1911 is gaslighting the only thing you have?

[@JohnnyC10071959]

This season's cast is the best in decades - and I am OLD.

[@danschumacher5427]

Not really snl is been using same formula since it start it different cast

[@jiyu9277]

I preferred the Kristin Wiig, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen etc cast better but I do like this one too

[@adamgrimsley2900]

This feels like an improv class from a local amateur dramatic society.

[@xCharonstyxx]

Lmao this is so funny. UT reminds me of my cousin and her wife. Every time I go to there place and they get into a argument I get stuck in the middle of it

[@goatfish480]

If my ex was a counselor this would be her and she'd agree 😂

[@angelmyra4444]

Punkie nailed it, in this skit!💕

[@dacronic1646]

Ego needs more screen time. Lol this was f..king hilarious.

[@toonheaded1]

She's always good, but she was the driving force for the opener this week

[@OvSpP]

I lost it when she brought the water gun

[@christopherdolan8751]

Punkie absolutely killed it.

[@b-meaker99]

I had absolutely no idea where this skit was going and I was NOT disappointed 🤣🤣🤣

[@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780]

"... Reading anime..." Lady, I was on your side, but that's how you lose people

[@pm6129]

I’m so glad they let him do the voice 😂

[@ButCritically]

LOL this was a great sketch, Punkie was awesome in this role.

[@Accal1a]

God I love Punkie. So glad they finally got a lead role.

[@theresas740]

This Lesbomerican is nearly screaming with laughter! "Honey, get in here quick, there's people like us on TV!" An absolute (Stonewall) riot!

[@billthecat666]

Yay! Melissa! I want more Melissa sketches!

[@WaitingtoHit]

It’s not really a Melissa sketch if she has to play someone who’s normal and gets none of the laughs.

[@seanmonts2159]

Come through, it's on sight! 453 Union Street and we are all strapped! Giiiiiiirrrrrrrrl! with the Voice this time!

[@elliewinters3191]

Lmao the way he read the texts ❤️🤣

[@loes3000]

Lmaoooo not gonna lie,Punkie was never really one of my favs but this shit is hilarious. Shoutout to her😂😂😂

[@SCMabridged]

I really appreciate Jake pronouncing manga correctly.

[@missright9159]

This sketch should be titled "Code Switching" 😂

[@DailyHustle17]

Jakes black voice😭😭😭 the whole sketch just had me pissy.. I love how they did a same sex couple instead of the regular.

[@neuroseptember1020]

I would say straight, not regular. Queer people can be regular too

[@otherwords1375]

I think it's a sign that Punkie wrote it as she's gay, so bringing in a bit of personal backstory, lol.

[@cgarcia3614]

@@neuroseptember1020 Omg, yeah. "Regular" made me cringe.

[@arthurriley5856]

I didn't. I am getting tired of this crap.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@cgarcia3614 No it didn't.

[@CarlosEmilioEsq]

"Oh lord, hit the floor!"

[@Jheavenly95]

I died 😂😂😂

[@matokaknox971]

That was ridicously hilarious!

[@rshelley7496]

"Actually...you did text Clarissa "🤣🤣🤣

[@emmariffle6129]

THE LAST TEXT WHEN THE MUSIC STARTS PLAYING IM IN TEARS

[@karl2229]

very, very funny and brilliantly smart...great job!!!

[@valorizeme]

Tight. Whoever wrote this is a great writer.

[@TieraOwens]

I was 😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😭😭 The whole time. "Don't do the voice. 😒"

[@TheDphilly86]

Don't do that voice,🤣🤣🤣

[@julienvasquezphotographyll8900]

Amazing skit!! She did so well ‼️‼️

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

About time we get a feature for Punky!!! She is really good; please utilize her more, SNL!!

[@jamessirot854]

Bowen and Chloe became full cast members in their third season. Next season will be Punkie and Andrew's third season. If they become full cast members, I bet they'll get more time.

[@anarchist_parable]

I knew where this was going from the first few seconds but I love that it went so hard so fast 😂😂😂

[@yuhyuh7603]

Love these crazy ass sketches.

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Wish THIS WAS A REGULAR Ego & Punkie SKETCH!!!!👏🏾👏🏿🤣🥰😊😋😊👏🏾🥰🔥👏🏿😋🥰👏🏻😊Wanna Have them reolve DINNER, Moving. IN-laws, Other Couples With Issues& Etc WOULD KILL!😋😂🤣

[@Mzzii.x_model]

It’s on sight period 😂😂😂❤️‍🔥

[@dokidany]

SNL this skit is art. Definitely one of my favorites!

[@caroled3943]

Theres 3 of us here and WE ALL strapped.

[@scottwalmer9248]

The pen is mightier than the SUPER SOAKER. GRRRRR.... They purple makin' me feel red and blue all over. Let's go catfishin". You can spit on my worm. It's good luck🤗🔥🛡️🪱❤️

[@oscarloor7177]

Yay Melissa and Punkie!