From Easter [1] to Christmas [2], Saturday Night Live [3] rarely disappoints when it comes to absurd and all-too-real holiday content. For Mother's Day [4], you'll find an abundance of hilarious mom sketches that'll make you think of the special lady in your life. The series has explored motherhood through all sorts of silly shenanigans, whether it has Emma Thompson [5] taking out the garbage pantsless or Brie Larson learning all about the hottest mom haircut [6]. And it's shown different ways to show your mama some appreciation, from Justin Timberlake [7]'s slightly inappropriate "Motherlover" to Kristen Wiig's cheeky 1-800-Flowers service. So pop open your favorite bottle of mom-approved Chardonnay [8] and get the phone ready to call your mother — here are the funniest SNL mom skits that'll have you appreciating your mom [9] just the way she is — even if you might need a celebrity translator to talk to her.
"The Perfect Mother" (2019)
In this delightfully vulgar short, Heidi Gardner asks her mom, Emma Thompson [11], how she managed to raise her while keeping everything under control [12]. Her mom recalls not-so-perfect memories — including a fond one where she takes out the trash sans pants.
"Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Living With His Mom" (2019)
In this Weekend Update segment, Pete Davidson [13] gives his thoughts about being roomies with his mom, who even pops up for a bit. He talks about how great it can be, as well as the awkward moments such as when he's caught, uh, pleasuring himself.
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" (2019)
Why not bring a little holiday cheer to a warm-weather holiday? Cecily Strong's adorably dark rendition of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" features Scarlett Johansson [14] as her mother, who hires a Santa (Beck Bennett) off of Craigslist for some Christmas fun with her husband (Mikey Day).
"Mother Knows Best" (2018)
Shelby McAllister (Amy Schumer) hosts a "Mother Knows Best" game show with mother-child teams. Everything's running smoothly until she gets to John Christopher (Mikey Day) and his mother (Kate McKinnon), who are just a hair too attached to one another.
"The Day You Were Born" (2018)
Amy Schumer recalls the day her son was born [15], which was, in her words, the best day of her life. Minus, you know, the exchanges with her husband about butthole cutting and all the delivery-room name calling.
"Baby Shower" (2016)
The neighborhood moms throw expectant mother Brie Larson a baby shower, and they're very keen on knowing when she'll become a mom. And no, they're not asking about her due date — they're asking about when she's going to make the leap and get the iconic mom cut [16].
"Mother's Day Apologies Monologue With Reese Witherspoon" (2015)
Reese Witherspoon [17] and the SNL cast apologize to their moms in this endearing opening monologue. Kate McKinnon, for example, says sorry for being a weird kid, but her mom's glad she's weird — it got her to the SNL stage, after all!
"1-800-Flowers" (2013)
This 1-800-Flowers ad makes the case for how flowers are the perfect gift for Mother's Day [18] while also dropping some truth bombs about the occasional frustrating exchange with moms. But let's be honest here — Kate McKinnon is kind of the perfect mother, even if she's slightly judgy.
"Monologue: A Mother's Day Message From Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph" (2011)
Tina Fey [19] and Maya Rudolph are both very pregnant while delivering this memorable Saturday Night Live monologue [20], and they have a special song for their in-utero children. They even break out ultrasound machines, revealing their babies are none other than Kristen Wiig and Kenan Thompson!
"Weekend Update: Stefon on Mother's Day's Hottest Tips" (2011)
Of course Weekend Update city correspondent Stefon [21] has the hottest tips for the best spots for Mother's Day [22] in the city. You can't go wrong with Unnnnnh, a club by Baloney Danza with everything from split kicks to expired Lunchables.
"The Lawrence Welk Show: Mother's Day" (2010)
The Lawrence Welk Show has a Mother's Day [23] special with the lovely Betty White as Mom and the incomparable Kristen Wiig as, you've guessed it, Dooneese. Oh, and Wiig and her tiny hands have support from almost basically the whole cast of Wine Country [24] — SNL alumni Amy Poehler [25], Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Tina Fey [26], and Rachel Dratch.
"Mom Is on Facebook" (2010)
If you've ever felt dread about a parent discovering social media, you might just find some use out of the "damn it, my mom is on Facebook" filter for only $3.99. It'll change your politically charged posts into messages about . . . dungarees [27].
"Mom Celebrity Translator" (2009)
Does your mom say Kite Carbinaw when she means Kim Kardashian [28]? Instead of spending hours deciphering her mom vernacular, get yourself a Mom Celebrity Translator. It works backward, too — now you'll know to say Joe Geronimo instead of Jake Gyllenhaal [29].
"Motherlover" (2009)
After getting detained for their randy shenanigans, the "D*ck in a Box" [30] guys (Andy Samberg [31] and Justin Timberlake [32]) are back with "Motherlover," which depicts exactly what you'd think it would. Oh, and they get a little help from Patricia Clarkson and Susan Sarandon!
"Mom Jeans" (2003)
What's a better gift for mom than a pair of versatile mom jeans? This fake ad for mom jeans [33] is supposed to be a joke, but we actually wouldn't mind slipping into a pair of these comfy-looking bad boys!
