The closing moments of a Saturday Night Live episode, when the host thanks the cast, musical guest and audience on stage. The goodnights segment carried unusual weight on October 10, 2026, when Shane Gillis used it to apologise for accidentally swearing during a sketch — a small, live act of contrition that became one of the night’s most reported moments.
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