Saturday Night Live Fantasy League: Episode 44x09: Matt Damon & Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus

December 23, 2018

Saturday Night Live Fantasy League presented by Trivia Club, is a Fantasy League like no other. Like Fantasy Football for the comedy nerd, participants draft cast members and prospective hosts before the start of the season and then are awarded points based of their performance through a scoring system. For additional points, before the start of each episode participants can guess which two songs they think the musical guest will perform. Since the beginning, this television institution has become the first step in the major leagues of comedy stardom, and with over forty seasons of familiar traditions, we’ve found a way to add maths to comedy and somehow make that a fun game to play. 

Here’s the points breakdown for our Fantasy League of Saturday Night Live episode nine of Season 44, which originally aired on December 15th, 2018. Yes, we realise how long ago that was. Happy Holidays.

REPERTORY CAST
Beck Bennett, 95 points
  • 5 points - promos
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 10 points – monologue
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Best X-Mas)
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)

Cecily Strong, 82 points
  • 5 points - promos
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Best X-Mas)
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)

Kate McKinnon, 80 points
  • 5 points - promos
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – multiple characters
  • 3 points – 10 to 1 sketch (Theresa May)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 2 points – in costume during goodnights

Aidy Bryant, 77 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Best X-Mas)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – multiple characters
  • 3 points – 10 to 1 sketch (Theresa May)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 2 points – in costume during goodnights

Kenan Thompson, 65 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)

Mikey Day, 57 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Best X-Mas)
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 7 points – Weekend Update
  • 3 points – 10 to 1 sketch (Theresa May)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 2 points – in costume during goodnights

Alex Moffat, 43 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)

Melissa Villaseñor, 37 points
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing

Alec Baldwin, 28 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)

Kyle Mooney, 20 points
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)

Pete Davidson, 9 points
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 2 points – introduces song

Leslie Jones, 7 points
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 2 points – scripted swear


FEATURED CAST
Heidi Gardner, 67 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 7 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 7 points – Weekend Update
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)

Ego Nwodim, 33 points
  • 7 points – cold open
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 1 point – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing

Chris Redd 10 points
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – host hug


HOST
Matt Damon, 115 points
  • 15 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 5 points – sketch (Daddy Show)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 10 points – pre-taped sketch (Best X-Mas)
  • 8 points – scripted swear (x4)
  • 5 points – sketch (Ornaments)
  • 10 points – pre-taped sketch (Oscar Host Auditions)
  • 5 points – multiple characters
  • 5 points – sketch (Lounge Singer)
  • 10 points – Weekend Update
  • 5 points – sketch (Weezer)
  • 5 points – singing/dancing
  • 5 points – sketch (Breakin’ Balls)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 5 points – sketch (Theresa May)
  • 2 points – embraces guest first
  • minus 10 points – did not thank cast

Ben Stiller, 45 points
  • 15 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Robert De Niro)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 15 points – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”

Robert De Niro, 45 points
  • 15 points – cold open
  • 5 points – reoccurring
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Ben Stiller)
  • 5 points – alongside former host (Alec Baldwin)
  • 15 points – “LIVE FROM NEW YORK…!”


Billion Dollar Murrays – Russel H.
Cecily Strong – 82
Aidy Bryant – 77
Chris Redd – 10
Robert De Niro - 45
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus - SONGS: 1) Nothing Breaks Like a Heart & 2) Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
10 points – first song
20 points – second song
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 244

Hunter the Hungries Gotta Eat – Rob M.
Cecily Strong - 82
Kenan Thompson - 65
Chris Redd - 10
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus - SONGS: 1) Nothing Breaks Like a Heart & 2) Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
10 points – first song
20 points – second song
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 187

War Horse Can Dance – Megan M.
Alex Moffat - 43
Kenan Thompson - 65
Aidy Bryant - 77
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus – NO SONGS CHOSEN
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 185

Holtzwomenn – Sarah R.
Beck Bennett – 95
Kyle Mooney – 20
Mikey Day – 57
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus – NO SONGS CHOSEN
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 172

The Not Ready For First Place Players – Kevin M.
Beck Bennett – 95
Heidi Gardner – 67
Pete Davidson – 9
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus – NO SONGS CHOSEN
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 171

The Team You Wish You Hadn’t Started A Conversation With At A Party – Brian E.
Mikey Day - 57
Alex Moffat - 43
Melissa Villasenor - 37
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus - SONGS: 1) Happy Xmas (War Is Over) & 2) Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
5 points – song
5 points - song
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 147

The Ignorant Sluts – Matthew S.
Kyle Mooney – 20
Heidi Gardner – 67
Pete Davidson – 9
MUSICAL GUEST – Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus - SONGS: 1) Nothing Breaks Like a Heart & 2) Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
10 points – first song
20 points – second song
EPISODE NINE TOTAL 126

HARTMAN TROPHY STANDINGS (as of 44x09)
# TEAM NAME ∧∨-- HIGH[EP] CAST HOST SONG TOTAL
1
Billion Dollar Murrays
-- 244 [09] 980 220 150 1350
2
Hunter the Hungries Gotta Eat
-- 205 [06] 1074 80 60 1214
3
The Not Ready For First Place Players
-- 190 [08] 993 94 110 1197
4
War Horse Can Dance
∧1 185 [09] 1079 20 0 1099
5
The Ignorant Sluts
∨1 182 [04] 787 142 140 1069
6
Holtzwomenn
-- 172 [09] 944 0 65 1009
7
The Team You Wish You Hadn’t 
Started A Conversation With At A Party
-- 147 [09] 815 0 50 865
Apologies for the late points breakdown, holidays gotta holiday and that's for the days you can get off during the fourth quarter of the year! Thank you to Rob M. for getting those points broken down! Matt Damon ended up hosting what was maybe... the best episode of the year so far? Sorry, we're all in the thick of it, in our sixth season of Saturday Night Live Fantasy League and the way of the world has made it a little less easy to tune in at midnight every Saturday, even for us. Honestly, rotating the points breakdown has been a League saver! Well done though, Matt Damon... the Weezer sketch and its scarcity after the original airing, made it a viral sensation within the League group chat!

We don't know when the next episode of SNL will be, other then a Saturday in the next few weeks, but there are likely twelve more episodes to last us until May! Check in on the Saturday Night Live Fantasy League for more points breakdowns in the future!

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