The First Three Way - Saturday Night Live

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An uncomfortable conversation ensues between Fran and Warren Kirney and their babysitter after a menage a trois. Aired 10/16/99
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[@tom_something]

This felt like a pilot episode for a doomed, raunchy sitcom.

[@zapkvr]

He's company with John Ritter

[@neverneverneveragain3800]

i think they made that "You, me, Her" on Netflix

[@MarkSmith-hf5nh]

Exactly, Tom. More strange than funny.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Well, this did come on in the late 1990s into the 2000s and sitcoms like that existed.

[@jcarry5214]

I thought the premise of this was going to be that they invented the threeway, as in the first to discover it, which would have been funny.

[@PJErvin]

That would be if Norm MacDonald wrote it.

[@jcarry5214]

@@PJErvin haha, yeah.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

I thought it would end up being a joke about three-way calling.

[@SubjectDelta20]

The first three way probably took place somewhere in France.

[@jcarry5214]

@@SubjectDelta20 lol, and probably accidentally. Just so much dirty constantly happening that it took two women twenty minutes to notice they were slamming the same dude. Or vice versa.

[@stevenfoster9402]

This isnt a comedy skit, it's post-nut clarity personified.

[@plutoplatters]

post-nut guilt.

[@patriciastewart2537]

Democrats

[@oliverroberts7490]

@@patriciastewart2537 lmao what

[@budman201]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@budman201]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

[@jackster1212]

On the other hand, the skit itself was... slow an uncomfortable... like an actual post three-way conversation might be.

[@eriks1765]

Yep. You're not wrong. The awkwardness is real.

[@easyriderrider4580]

Depends on the people doing it and how well you know each other too, actually.

[@squamish4244]

The Julie Noltke threeway video is much funnier.

[@gator9339]

@@eriks1765 Wish I had a threesome. The closest I've ever been to that is when my ex and her best friend (another chick) and me made out but that's the farthest it went

[@cumincalamity9867]

that's actually why I love this sketch.

[@helencarroll1650]

The youtube algorithm has finally started giving me new Chris Parnell sketches. Yay!

[@user-dt6xn9qu7f]

You could just search them yourself

[@Jayess-c]

If you live in canada they only let us view the old sketches on youtube since the pandemic

[@ScottParisi]

Parnell was great on the show.

[@lizardmandx]

"New"

[@jesseb1515]

Thanks for the heads-up

[@julianortiz1387]

This scene is so fucking true to life especially when he says “well it was nothing like my fantasy” I felt that

[@Principaledpragmatist]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way. I've never had one inside my marriage. I had two in my younger years. It's really not all it's hyped up to be.

[@amichaels1871]

It NEVER IS..😳🤦‍♀️🤢💔

[@michelerich1590]

This was practically just like a scene you’d see in a sitcom today.

[@sigmasquadleader]

No, someone would be trans, for no reason, which diminishes gender and sexual fluidity. 80's bisexual stereotypes have existed since... the 1980's. This SNL sketch was dated when it was released.

[@Shasgirl]

The fact they all came down full dressed was the funniest part to me 😂😂

[@MontagZoso]

Why was that funny? We’re you expecting them to come down naked?

[@BigSnipp]

Why?

[@Shasgirl]

@@BigSnipp Why do you care?

[@Shasgirl]

@@MontagZoso Because that's the way my sense of humor works. No to your 2nd question. Thanks for coming.

[@brian6105]

@@Shasgirl Lol someone acting defensive after leaving a comment that doesn't makes sense is 'the funniest part to me'

[@KikoJonesUSA]

Less than a comedy skit and more like a scene from a play.

[@over-educated-sp]

Just remember the golden rule. It’s not gay, when you’re in a three way. With a honey in the middle, there’s some leeway. I’m sure somebody has written this exact same thing.

[@derewreck]

I like how this has 69 likes.

[@benwheeler4223]

Yup. No fault for driving the jeep off trail once or twice.

[@helenli7302]

The area's grey in a one, two, three way.

[@DavidLS1]

What if it's three guys?

[@obediahpolkinghorniii564]

@@DavidLS1 That’s quite a mouthful.

[@zirak93-2]

That punchline: "Do you want to watch the tape?" 😂😂😂

[@benzulli37]

Chris Parnell walked so that Jason Sudeikis could run. Some you might think it's the other way around, but chronologically, that would be incorrect.

[@andyl4822]

I swear, after only hearing his voice I thought it was Jason for a second

[@scottfergsuon3975]

This was awesome. The acting was top notch awkward. It displayed Ana G. acting talents. She is a very talented character actress, in many movies.

[@0117ization]

Lmao

[@JakeTSnake7]

He's playing Jerry Smith years before the character existed.

[@Kelarys]

If he was Jerry the threesome would have been (and was) with another guy

[@MaximumCarne]

That’s just Chris Parnell. He’s Jerry in real life.

[@henrythompson5224]

100th like 🎉🥳🎊

[@jackster1212]

Heather Graham, always... amazing.

[@richardlopez4318]

Beautiful pokies

[@williamthurmond4940]

Roller Girl = Fun

[@brandonshort890]

Way to ruin a perfectly good three way, Cyril

[@DMobi]

Archer is that you?

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

@@DMobi Duh, and or, hello.

[@lalalallalalallalala]

The dude just jumping past the door in the beginning spooked me

[@bhoss7133]

Good eye! I didn't notice. I went back and seen it at 0:24 after reading your comment!

[@g_oduofthenorth9618]

I wasn't laughing, but the last line put a smile on my face.

[@ahmad55]

Did anyone see that crew member walk past the glass door

[@samwood917]

Time stamp?

[@ahmad55]

@@samwood917 around 00:20 secs in

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

Tried to duck his head a little too late lol

[@billsullivan8939]

Yeah I saw him too. At first I thought he was part of the skit.

[@betsyduane3461]

@@samwood917 0:22

[@michaelparylak5649]

"You want to watch the tape". "yeah just fast-forward when I tell you to". LMFAO!!!

[@mikeSPSB]

and the award for most awkward skit in the history of SNL goes to.........

[@nyy190343]

The on-deck circle 😆

[@4mevrywhr2evrywhr]

Well written, kinda insightful!

[@mayer5035]

"A sucret & a nickel" 😆😂😂

[@blackbird5634]

"If I'm ever in a three way, I gotta be honest, one of you might NOT get a turn." -Felipe Esparza

[@JaceDanielFilms]

0:23 is that a crew member outside? Or a ghost?

[@westypoprocks772]

Omg. It was a ghost! The SNL set is haunted!

[@HugPal]

Or just the reflection of Chris Parnell

[@MH-nc5jd]

..ghost of a crew member.. duh

[@diegoramirez7901]

Is the boyfriend

[@uticacrib1664]

Looks like emperor Palpatine.

[@thesprawl2361]

2:36 - now that's an unfortunate choice of words

[@rootbeer_666]

Right? I imagine they’d have done a little more with that line nowadays.

[@gibbontakeit9098]

Yea, that was at the very least, a missed opportunity for a pause.

[@thielees]

I’m pretty sure this is exactly how most people feel after their first three-way 😂😂😂

[@Raven-rf7cz]

two Gemini and a libra goes really well.

[@slorgdulschmodus]

nope - I keep skeeting on everyone until I fall asleep. Then make breakfast in the morning and skeet some more

[@StarWarsMoments]

Nah.

[@captainkirk7676]

​@@Raven-rf7czwhat? Take your astrology somewhere else idiot...

[@Logan_Baron]

None of them that I had involved someone I was seriously involved with (like married), so no. But in those cases probably so.

[@folarinosibodu]

To think that this was just a stage that was put together in seconds. You totally buy that it's a house.

[@laurafay2796]

its the house where Chris Farley tells you he lives in a van down by the river!

[@420Effect]

Believe it or not but I can tell by the acoustics that they are indeed not In house. The reverb is indicative of a large space, no ceiling, and the timbre of the sound from the reverb indicates that the walls are not insulated as they don't absorb hardly any sound it literally sounds like they are on a sound stage, like just listen to the audio without watching and you can hear it's different then it would sound in a house and obviously the live studio audience gives that away but if they filmed a scene from a movie with that mic on that sound stage I would be able to tell they weren't in a real house by the sound, Jazz Musician by trade so I can glean quite a bit of detail from sound :p

[@thecorrectoification]

@@420Effect are you a wizard?

[@frankjones9839]

It's not gay when it's a 3 way - golden rule

[@samthehypotheticaldad]

Or when you have socks on

[@jamesfetherston1190]

It is when it is three guys.

[@rocketimpossible5196]

@@jamesfetherston1190 No way, that's just three bois being proud to be bois, enjoying their manliness together

[@rocketimpossible5196]

@There is no freewill You sound like an insecure buzzkill. Sorry, i only fuck real men that are proud to be men.

[@wvman2374]

we're talking about Caesar!

[@wilmtigers]

Love Heather Graham during that time period. Always came across as cute and playful.

[@bolo2393]

"oh come on yourself" and no one noticed a great zinger

[@wendyraye]

I did.

[@bolo2393]

@@wendyraye well played.

[@andyl4822]

And "left uneaten!" I almost can't believe they got that one through!

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Neighbor creeping in the back yard

[@QBPhantom]

0:20 Mike Myers peeping through the window?

[@Kitchdmn3]

This isn’t how porn videos depict it.

[@TheDuckofDoom.]

Practice makes all the difference.

[@tyrant-den884]

That's because they have more experience. If the first time you had sex with one person wasn't great, *and it wasn't,* why do you think your first time with two people would be any better?

[@crudkick]

the acting was marginally better, and the writing was a step up

[@victorhuertas4685]

I know...all seem extremely satisfied. And eager to do it again.

[@stevensiferd7104]

That's because drama is reality with all the boring parts cut out, while porn is sex with all the drama cut out.

[@petejano5043]

0:22 surprise stalker in the front door window

[@Fakename70]

Hey, they actually memorised their lines, rather than looking at cue cards for the entire sketch!

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

They were definitely looking at the cue cards. The fact they were supposed to be avoiding eye contact with each other just made it look more natural. They most likely had the cue card holders set up right over the shoulder of both Chris and Ana then another one in front of them.

[@psycadelicgaming8669]

All I could think about is his tiny arms lol

[@tommasofaoro3278]

Psycadelic Gaming he looks like a lego man

[@hobojesus9817]

How are his arms so short, and his neck so long?

[@paulisakson7916]

Mens' clothes in the 90s were HUGE

[@bryanwhitaker1429]

This is one of the most depressing skits ever. Like when you find out that sugar makes you diabetic. Or that Santa isn't real.

[@michaelrandall4862]

Or that no matter the dreams you have or goals you set nor plans you follow how hard you work and heart sincere in all that you strive, you can only achieve just below every thing you don't want to be.

[@MrUndersolo]

What?

[@UnicornUniverse333]

Unmasking and emotional intelligence are really great though, and can be done by recreating very cringy things

[@emptyhand777]

What's this about Santa?

[@Dat1crazyboi]

HA! SANTAS NOT REAL! next thing youre gonna tell us is that The Easter Bunny ain't hoppin around and The tooth fairy doesnt take my teeth and keep em in her bedroom, than you're gonna tell me the ghost of michael jackson ain't watching me from my closet waiting for me to sleep so he can lick my toes. HA YOURE CRAZY!

[@damachine3]

0:22 Notice the stage hand on the other side of the door...

[@rosehearts8380]

"She's practically family" one of the worse things to say unless you live in Alabama

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

Best comment here.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

Or any other red state really. They're pretty much all equally bad at this point.

[@MondeSerenaWilliams]

I mean, your spouse is technically your family.

[@floydvaughn836]

Arkansas...or ILLINOIS.

[@kennethturner8290]

Heather Graham, always liked her look.

[@willsurely]

Great throwback! I need more guys! MORE INPUT!!!!

[@JammastaJ23]

Fastest way to ruin a relationship is to ask for an "open relationship" or start experimenting w/additional partners.

[@FxBrour]

The moral of the story don´t do Threesomes if you aren´t comfortable with your own sexuality already.

[@fenecofeneco19]

You can be comfortable with your own sexuality and not liking treesome anyway.Or don't be that kind of husband that can't really understand that your wife is doing it just for you,because she thinks in that way she won't be seen as a boring prude,in fear of losing you.Moral of the story do what you like respecting the other, cause sooner or later someone is going to suffer and the other one will (sometimes pretend) to not have seen it coming.

[@solarprogeny6736]

@Julia Mimi Open relationships are a thing. Maybe you can't separate romance and sex, but some can, so don't assume you know how all relationships work

[@davidpietarila699]

The very best part of this video, and the comments is appreciating how good I have it. Yes my wife and have played that game, more than once, and it’s always been a great experience!

[@AnthonySforza]

This takes on a real ''Of course...'' perspective when considering that he's Jerry.

[@ilsikjeon860]

The roller girl that I like!

[@vcbuilder5541]

Cold and uneaten ....

[@ronque23]

The live studio audience was a little comfortable with this sketch. 😂

[@larrycrabs5995]

They were comfortable?

[@420Effect]

@@larrycrabs5995 like to comfortable maybe idk

[@JJWalters]

@0:23 is that Dracula in the window?!

[@subject_of_ymir]

Oh.... Fuck... that was scary.

[@rafiathabassum4671]

Oh how good is ur vision

[@Juzgames]

damn could have had a four way...lolz

[@sivan1989]

Wow...

[@annabellechilds5758]

It was her boyfriend

[@martydibergi5228]

Heather Graham could turn a flamboyant man straight 🐕🎸

[@angeleastokes2146]

Dude ducking down in the window 😂😂😂

[@Juliet475]

Watched 3 times before I caught it

[@rhuttrho88]

This is why you have a three way with two girls you're not in a relationship with!😁

[@kristinwood8884]

It always seems simple on TV, often it causes huge problems. No matter what the couple goes into it thinking, no matter what rules are laid down. It can work out, but often it becomes a huge stumbling block within a marriage.

[@rmk6444]

This would’ve worked perfectly in a sitcom or something of that nature. Still enjoyed it though. I miss this kind of SNL

[@cindyobanion7049]

I miss this kind of SNL too!

[@notoldimvintage3349]

It's called "threes company"

[@4oclockHereHuhHUH]

@@cindyobanion7049 SNL no way different than its ever been.. a few great skits and then a few duds.. Most people can’t just skip over the trump stuff

[@jourdanrobertson3]

Actually, Heather Graham made a movie with this subject as the plot. It was called two girls and a guy and Robert Downey Jr was the guy! Underrated film you should check out.

[@alZiiHardstylez]

iS hE tHe VoIcE oF mOrTy'S dAD?

[@ChewyThomson]

+alZiiHardstylez Yes. Yes he is. And the voice of Cyril Figgis on Archer.

[@StreakyBaconMan]

Holy shit, it is. He even looks like Morty's Dad.

[@kiertavasirkus]

StreakyBaconMan and like Cyril :D

[@blue9394]

His name is Jerry, you uncultured swine(the last part is a joke)

[@warbrothers7745]

Lol, I feel sooo sooo sooo old when you ask a question like that!!!

[@batya7]

This doesn't go over so well in 2021.

[@PalmurcioWorld]

I had no idea Heather Graham had host...

[@Wayzor_]

These never end well lol

[@thesearchbegins]

For all those in the comments section that haven't experienced it yet, it's best when all 3 of you are single but interested in each other. If 2 of you are dating then there will def be those awkward moments from my experience.

[@floydvaughn836]

@Norm Meunier going by your thumbnail ( whatever) you got nothing to worry about

[@brandonmca]

Gut punch that this aired 25 years ago

[@ernest747]

omg that is outrageous

[@RichardX1]

This is why Jerry Seinfeld couldn't go through with it in-universe on his sitcom.

[@tyrant-den884]

Actually he just didn't want a change in lifestyle. Never anything this deep.

[@BeachGoth]

Sounds like whoever wrote this skit had some issues.

Yep...involving a Sucrets and a nickel

[@senister14]

That's all these sketches are today.

[@Ari-ll1wp]

This is EXTREMELY on the mark. It's very healthy to sit down afterwards and talk about things. It's more common than not for a threesome to be disappointing, lame, or upsetting. They can be good. But for them to have a threesome with their babysitter probably wasn't a great decision as they already had a positive business and "almost family" relationship with her. That's putting a lot of good stuff at stake. Having said all that, a threesome can be super fun. As unspontaneous as it may seem, you have to talk out limits, protection, etc. ahead of time so no one's feelings get hurt. Make sure everyone understands the meaning of consent. But if you've got all that, everyone is feeling the vibe and excited, go for it. Mistakes will be made no matter what, so learn from them, like the people in this skit.

[@joshjohnson7706]

that was awkward

[@isabellarenzi2431]

Oh my goodness!..... Lol 😂

[@bratwurst19]

Yea this was like a video exhibition of healthy communication through awkward feelings and moments. Rather than a skit. You and your wife had a three way. You and you wife tried to spice it up and it went awkwardly.

[@StudioDaVeed]

Did not see the video tape bit coming...excellent ending.

[@paraguaymike5159]

Ana Gasteyer is underrated.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

By whom? Where? When? She was a member of the cast repeatedly due to her talent, has a career due to her talent, and you and many thousands of people know her name because of her talent. So who exactly is underrating her?

[@rubert134]

I can't offer an opinion on that since I haven't been in a three way with her.

[@PJErvin]

@@rubert134 makes the save

[@laurafay2796]

Love her so much

[@rocketimpossible5196]

Ana is an SNL favorite of mine, along with Hartman, Lovitz, Jan Hooks, and Mya Rudolph

[@bishopp14]

I've been in one 3 way (girl, girl, guy) and it was epic! As I see it, the secret to having a good experience is to not be in a romantic relationship with anyone else involved. No one gets jealous and there are no strings attached.

[@floydvaughn836]

The reason porn sex is so awesome? Those folks know they're there for 1 reason. Same with real life, IF one (or 2) can make it happen. Mad Dog 20/20, a little rope, and a skinny belt...

[@Ubylmoen]

Man I love Ana Gasteyer. Totally unfair she didn't seem to have as much of a movie career as her SNL alum from that era.

[@wheel1775]

She is pretty active in the theatre. I saw her in Wicked a few years ago and she was pretty awesome.

[@ThePhl4ever]

She also is the lead in American Auto, created by Justin Spitzer who was the creator of Superstore

[@StarWarsMoments]

Writers don't do anything really funny for women, they're either cute enough to be a cutesy character or ignored.

[@MrRwk314]

@@StarWarsMoments Odd, this skit was written by a woman.

[@sburns2421]

@@MrRwk314 Aw just kidding we don't hire women

[@TJ-kk5zf]

never knew people who engaged in such things who didn't end in disaster... it's not healthy

[@linkandshiek5522]

That went a lot better than I suspected.

[@davidcole2337]

Heather Graham in Boogie Nights was awesome..

[@misterpsych3804]

my wife and I always felt a little closer afterwards- We ALL enjoyed ourselves!

[@kimber1911]

That stage hand in the door window at 0:23 though. LOL

[@sethlinn5294]

Lol the random person ducking through the door at about the 20 second mark

[@jayscards8640]

Had to go back and see it. Nice eye.

[@jameseichelberger3164]

Wow...just Wow...

[@davidribroma2425]

"Cold and uneaten"

[@guyguyguy362]

SNL cast people you couldn't imagine actually doing it. Heather Graham and any other two people sure.

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

I love how this sketch kinda plays off the assumption, that a 3 way with someone like Heather Graham would be MINDBLOWING! 🤯 And oftentimes the reality is not the same!

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

i take it the last time you had your wicked way with Heather graham it wasn’t so hot.

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

@@Man_fay_the_Bru I will neither confirm nor deny!

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

@@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427 you wish you COULD confirm…😂

[@serenity8295]

They should of had the beers BEFORE the three way....

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

​@@Man_fay_the_Bru Damn straight!

[@savageredbeard]

LMAO, this is about right. I wouldn't know but, this sounds like par for the course.

[@westmcgee9320]

They had me at Roller Girl.

[@karenf9564]

I’m pretty sure this is a riff on a movie that Heather Graham did with Robert Downey Junior. So for people saying it’s awkward it’s supposed to be because that’s what the movie was like.

[@jonreynolds9747]

"Come on, Fran!" "Come on, yourself!" . . Did the really not see the potential there?

[@kymmiisha]

Fred and Sheila Shay hey!!!

[@Lilianna411]

She SPRINTED out of there

[@boopah4365]

0:23 did I see someone in the window or am I losin it??

[@boopah4365]

@@josephpapai5867 lol..thanks..and yes I still may be losing it. :/

[@squamish4244]

It's the ghost of someone killed on that stage.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

I paused it a few times at 0:23 It seems like a cut out picture of a man smiling as it is falling down but looks also like maybe a reflection or silhouette or perhaps maybe an entity? Creepy though.

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

@@AnthonyOldhandGarcia Stage hand, trying to duck.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

@@Gearhead-en8dz Could be but looks weird looking.

[@tommyhill199]

"I was parked up there on the bureau"

[@cityhawk]

In a three-way, there’s always a loser.

[@vidamarte6141]

It's nice to see a skit where they're not reading off of cue cards.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

Nobody reads cue cards during a skit since those are all improv. A sketch is something written before it's filmed. But they were definitely reading them. They just hid it better than most.

[@ericgordon7526]

Good stuff.

[@kingtut7366]

“I’m gonna crash at my boyfriends “ never fails how sneaky these girls are 😂😂

[@ericbarash6842]

Sounds interesting.

[@yayayoma]

If I've learned anything in life, it's don't include a good babysitter in a three-way. It just gets weird and you lose the babysitter.

[@williamstone6818]

Those crazy 80's sitcoms

[@oliverburke]

The punchline was the only funny part. Agreed it was more like a scene from a play than a comedy sketch.

[@embreeza]

Well, Jerry sure has changed

[@kenanacampora]

Chris Parnell was awesome. The babysitter. Hahahah