This article lists the different episodes of TV Funhouse.
SNL's TV Funhouse episodes The series was primarily produced in association with J.J. Sedelmaier Productions from seasons 22 to 24, and Wachtenheim/Marianetti Animation from season 25 onward. #Air dateSNL episodeRecurring seriesEpisode titleNotes1September 28, 1996Tom Hanks and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"It Takes Two to Tango"Ace and Gary, a pair of Superman-esque superheroes whose superpowers and friendship is too close to be considered non-sexual, foil Bighead's plan to take over Metroville.2October 5, 1996Lisa Kudrow and Sheryl Crow episodeFun with Real Audio"Ross Perot & Larry King Ramble"3October 19, 1996Bill Pullman and New Edition episodeFun with Real Audio"Bill Clinton and Bob Dole"4November 2, 1996Chris Rock and The Wallflowers episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"Queen of Terror"Ace and Gary head to the planetoid Grassis to stop the evil scheme of Bighead and Queen Serena (voiced by Ana Gasteyer).5November 16, 1996Robert Downey Jr. and Fiona Apple episodeFun with Real Audio"O. J. Simpson Trial"6November 23, 1996Phil Hartman and Bush episodeThe Michael Jackson ShowThe first of three sketches featuring Michael Jackson. This episode has him, Bubbles the Chimpanzee, and the reanimated bones of Joseph Merrick holding a press conference to promote Camp Michael.7December 14, 1996Rosie O'Donnell and Whitney Houston episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"Don We Now or Never"Ace and Gary have to save Santa Claus (voiced by Robert Smigel) and his reindeer from the beetles (also voiced by Robert Smigel) of the planet Zolaro.8January 11, 1997Kevin Spacey and Beck episodeThe X-Presidents"North Korea"North Korea allies with aliens to conquer the world. Featuring the voice of Stephen Colbert as a Guard.9January 18, 1997David Alan Grier and Snoop Dogg episodeShort Film"Wheaty, the Wheaten Terrier" Featuring the voices of Laura Tietjen as Mom, Stephen Colbert as Dad, John Randolph Jones, Tyler Jones, Andy Newburg, and Brooks Roger.10February 8, 1997Neve Campbell and David Bowie episodeFun with Real Audio"State of the Union"As Bill Clinton gives his speech, Ross Perot escapes from a mental hospital on a giant rabbit (voiced by J. J. Sedelmaier).11February 22, 1997Alec Baldwin and Tina Turner episodeFun with Real AudioTom Snyder stalks Dolly Parton.12April 12, 1997Rob Lowe and Spice Girls episodeThe X-Presidents"Brazilian Environmental Summit"Vice President Al Gore is kidnapped by aliens posing as trees. Facing defeat, the X-Presidents use their powers to revive Richard Nixon and Checkers the Dog to help save the day. Featuring the voices of Bill Chott, Stephen Colbert, and Robert Smigel.13April 19, 1997Pamela Anderson and Rollins Band episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"Safety Tips"Ace and Gary demonstrate bicycle and home safety tips for local kids.14May 17, 1997Jeff Goldblum and En Vogue episodeFun with Real Audio"Sally Jessy Raphael"15September 27, 1997Sylvester Stallone and Jamiroquai episodeFun with Real Audio"Casablanca Outtakes"16November 8, 1997Jon Lovitz and Jane's Addiction episodeFun with Real Audio"Clinton Press Conference" 17November 15, 1997Claire Danes and Mariah Carey episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"Blow Hot, Blow Cold"Bighead and Dr. Brainio create an ice monster as part of a plot to freeze the Earth.18December 13, 1997Helen Hunt and Hanson episodeFun with Real AudioJesus tries to fix everything that's wrong with today's commercialized Christmas.19January 10, 1998Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Folds Five episode"George Clooney in The Sexiest Car Alive"George Clooney fights off the paparazzi in a parody of Speed Racer. Featuring the voices of Stephen Colbert, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond, Cheri Oteri, and Robert Smigel.20February 7, 1998John Goodman and Paula Cole episodeThe X-Presidents"X-First Ladies"When Boris Yeltsin and his nuclear-powered aliens threaten the world with their communism, the X-Presidents spring into action and eventually receive help from their X-First Ladies. Featuring the voices of Ana Gasteyer as Hillary Clinton and Betty Ford, Paula Pell as Nancy Reagan, and Robert Smigel.21February 14, 1998Roma Downey and Missy Elliott episode"Ah Lin the Skater Man"Chinese speed-skater Ah Lin gets help from Ben Johnson. Featuring the voices of Barney Cheng, Robert Lin, and Ben Wang.22February 28, 1998Garth Brooks episodeFun with Real Audio"Interviewing David Brenner"23March 14, 1998Julianne Moore and Backstreet Boys episode"Conspiracy Theory Rock!"Schoolhouse Rock! parody about how companies allegedly control the media as sung by a crazy homeless man (voiced by Frank Simms). It only aired once and was pulled from reruns due to complaints about content, though Lorne Michaels has said that it was pulled because he didn't find it funny. It is available on Internet video sites and as a special feature on the DVD version of the Saturday Night Live best-of special "The Best of TV Funhouse."24April 4, 1998Steve Buscemi and Third Eye Blind episode"Titey"Disney reveals the trailer to its cheerful spin on the Titanic in light of the success of the 1997 film and Titanic: The Musical. Featuring the voices of Jason Alexander as Titey, Whoopi Goldberg as the Iceberg, Gilbert Gottfried as Napoleon Bonaparte, Molly Ringwald as Anne Frank, Brian Cummings as the trailer announcer (uncredited), and Robert Smigel as the Captain and the Chef (uncredited).25May 9, 1998Dave Duchovny, Puff Daddy and Jimmy Page episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"A Hard One to Swallow"After defeating Bighead and Dr. Brainio's ice monster, Ace and Gary retreat to their Fortress of Privacy to consult Kijoro about why people are always looking at them funny. Meanwhile, Bighead, Dr. Brainio, Queen Serena, a beetle from Zolaro, and some other villains debate if Ace and Gary are gay.26September 26, 1998Cameron Diaz and The Smashing Pumpkins episodeFun with Real Audio"Presidential Address Outtakes"Bill Clinton does his apologies about what happened during his testimony before the Independent Counsel and the Grand Jury. Various mishaps occur during the filming of his apology.27October 17, 1998Lucy Lawless and Elliott Smith episodeFun with Real AudioHoward Stern interrupts a Spartan Cheerleaders sketch to berate Saturday Night Lives decline in quality and Lorne Michaels keeping the show on the air to make money off it. Lorne teams up with Stern to create Saturday Howard Night Live Stern after shooting him.28October 24, 1998Ben Stiller and Alanis Morissette episode"Hete-Roy"A Biblical superhero named Hete-Roy (voiced by Robert Smigel) uses the power of Christianity to turn homosexual men straight. Featuring the voices of Andrew Daly and Carey Prusa.29November 21, 1998Jennifer Love Hewitt and Beastie Boys episodeThe Ambiguously Gay Duo"Ace and Gary's Fan Club"Ace and Gary answer fan mail that asks obvious questions about their homosexuality. Featuring the voices of Bill Chott and Robert Smigel.30December 12, 1998Alec Baldwin, Luciano Pavarotti, Vanessa Williams, and Philadelphia Boys Choir & ChoraleLost Cartoon Flashback"The Harlem Globetrotters First Christmas"The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate their first Christmas where they go back in time to the birth of Jesus. Featuring the voices of Andrew Daly as Saint Joseph, Tyrone Finch as Meadowlark Lemon, Ana Gasteyer as Mary, Tim Meadows as Curly Neal, Tracy Morgan as Hubert "Geese" Ausbie, and Robert Smigel.