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Gracie Abrams was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live for her second appearance, performing “Hit The Wall” and the live debut of “Here You Come, There You Go.” Tom Hanks also made a surprise return as David S. Pumpkins, alongside Mikey Day and Bobby Moynihan, in a cold open revisiting the Halloween character.
Gracie Abrams returned to Saturday Night Live as musical guest, performing two songs, while Tom Hanks made a surprise appearance as David S. Pumpkins in the cold open. The episode paired Abrams’ second SNL booking with a return of the Halloween character, joined by cast member Mikey Day and former cast member Bobby Moynihan.
Abrams performed “Hit The Wall” and “Here You Come, There You Go,” the latter making its live debut on the show, according to Stereogum’s recap. The song was released as part of a newly announced deluxe edition of her album Daughter From Hell, which adds five songs. For the first performance, Abrams dressed as Juliet; for the second, she appeared as Romeo, referencing the fish-tank meeting scene in Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.
Hanks reprised David S. Pumpkins, a character who first appeared on SNL’s Halloween episode a decade earlier, with Day and Moynihan alongside him. The cold open also included a recurring freeze-frame sketch about President Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson. Saidah Belo-Osagie portrayed Nicki Minaj, and Veronika Slowikowska played Katie Zacharia, whom Stereogum described as a former Trump press secretary.
Host Inde Navarrette, identified by Stereogum as a star of Obsession, referenced a controversial joke made by previous host Shane Gillis in his monologue. Elsewhere, Moynihan brought back his Drunk Uncle character for a Weekend Update segment about the World Series. Milwaukee Brewers players Christian Yelich and Brice Turang, along with manager Pat Murphy, appeared with the team’s trophy.
Abrams’ New Songs Reach SNL
The episode gave Abrams a national television stage for two songs, including the first live performance of “Here You Come, There You Go.” Its appearance came as the track joined the five additional songs announced for the deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell. SNL performances can introduce music to a broad audience, though the report does not establish how the broadcast affected streams, sales or chart positions.
Hanks’ return also drew on a character with a decade-long history on the program. Bringing back David S. Pumpkins connected the episode to a familiar SNL sketch while giving the cold open a notable guest appearance. The episode further combined scripted comedy with a sports appearance by Brewers figures after the World Series segment.
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A Decade Since Pumpkins’ Debut
David S. Pumpkins first appeared in a 2016 SNL Halloween sketch, according to Stereogum, which noted that the character’s return came 10 years later. Hanks played the character again with Day, who appeared in the original sketch, and Moynihan, a former cast member. The episode’s title and sketch drew on that earlier appearance rather than introducing a new character.
This was Abrams’ second appearance as SNL’s musical guest. The report says the performance of “Here You Come, There You Go” was its live debut and links the song to the newly announced deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell. Navarrette hosted the episode; Stereogum’s recap also noted a reference in her monologue to a joke from Gillis’ previous hosting appearance.
Release Details and Audience Response
The source report does not give a release date or full track list for the deluxe edition, beyond saying it includes five additional songs and that “Here You Come, There You Go” is out now as part of it. It also provides no streaming, sales or chart data for Abrams’ songs after the broadcast.
The recap describes the performances and sketches but does not provide official SNL ratings or audience-response figures. It is not clear from the supplied material whether the David S. Pumpkins return signals further appearances, or whether Hanks’ role was limited to this episode.
Deluxe Album Plans Ahead
The next confirmed development for Abrams is the deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell, which the source says has been announced and will include five additional songs. “Here You Come, There You Go” is available as part of that release, but a release schedule and further promotional plans are not specified in the report.
SNL’s episode has aired, and no additional David S. Pumpkins appearance was announced in the supplied material. Any further performances or character returns remain unconfirmed.
Key Questions
What did Gracie Abrams perform on SNL?
Abrams performed “Hit The Wall” and “Here You Come, There You Go.” The latter was its live debut, according to Stereogum’s recap.
Was this Gracie Abrams’ first SNL appearance?
No. The report identifies it as Abrams’ second time as musical guest on the show.
Who returned as David S. Pumpkins?
Tom Hanks reprised the character, appearing with SNL cast member Mikey Day and former cast member Bobby Moynihan.
What is included on the deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell?
The source says the announced deluxe edition adds five songs, including “Here You Come, There You Go.” It does not provide a complete track list or release date.
Source: stereogum.com
